![I am rather new to rock tumbling and used a 1200 fine aluminum oxide polish and feel like the majority of my rocks (especially the amethyst) lost that lustrous look they had I am rather new to rock tumbling and used a 1200 fine aluminum oxide polish and feel like the majority of my rocks (especially the amethyst) lost that lustrous look they had](https://preview.redd.it/1coem1wcq4u71.jpg?width=1080&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=3fbb7c6c7d5a9eb0bc441d60c002ff0718f35a89)
I am rather new to rock tumbling and used a 1200 fine aluminum oxide polish and feel like the majority of my rocks (especially the amethyst) lost that lustrous look they had
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National Geographic Rock Tumbler Media – The Ultimate Rock Polishing Supplies Kit, 4 Stage Bulk Rock Tumbler Grit, 1.5 Pounds of Ceramic Pellets, GemFoam Polishing Tumbling Media : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen
I got a rock tumbler and after going through the four phases, the rocks are smooth but not shiny. Is there an extra step I missed or am missing? - Quora
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