What Are Tumbled Stones?

Tumbled stones are known and identified to be round, small, and brightly polished pieces of rock, crystals and minerals. These smooth tumbled stones are known by a variety of names such as tumbled gems, polished rocks, and baroque gems just to name a few!

How Are Tumbled Stones Made?

How are these stones tumbled one might ask, well the way tumbled stones are produced is by placing the original rough form of the desired rock or mineral in a machine commonly known as a rock tumbler. What this machine does is it tumbles the edges of the original rough stone until the surface is both smooth and polished, thus creating a beloved tumbled stone.

The majority of tumbled stones are made using popular/commonly known stones or bright colorful rocks that have a Mohs hardness between the numbers 5 and 8. The Mohs hardness test is considered to be one of the most important tests in the process of identifying a mineral. This is because the stones that fall between these numbers are known to be quite durable so this means these stones can be given a good polish without the fear of it breaking apart. In fact, the best type of stones that are used for tumbling are ones that are dense, hard, and smooth. An example of these hard dense stones are Aventurine, Agate, Jasper, Quartz, Tigers’ Eye, Moonstone, Obsidian, Petrified Wood, Hematite, Feldspar, and Dalmatian stone to name a few. When tumbling it is important to avoid stones that are found to be either too soft or contain a gritty texture, this is because they will either fall apart or not give the desired end result.

What Are Tumbled Stones Used For?

Tumbled stones have been found to be utilized in a number of ways. In the metaphysical world, these polished stones are often utilized as energy stones, healing stones, and chakra stones. It is believed that each individual rock or crystal carries healing properties that bring positive growth and energy to the beholder. An example of these properties are that Rose Quartz is believed to promote feelings of love as well as deep inner healing feelings of peace that create calming and reassuring notions. Popular stones like Tigers’ Eye, Selenite, Citrine, Green Aventurine, Carnelian, Moss Agate, and Jade are believed to be healing stones which attract both prosperity and abundance in one’s life. Stones such as Amethyst, Labradorite, Obsidian, Hematite, Prehnite, Smoky Quartz, and Black Tourmaline are associated with providing feelings of protection by blocking/removing negative energies that are not beneficial to the holder. In these practices the stones are often time cleansed to clean off any passing energies from people that have handled them before, so that they can be used to their full potential.

Another way tumbled stones have been known to be used is in jewelry. In fact, these polished stones are said to be the most popular when utilized in jewelry, crafts, collectibles, and souvenirs as well. Due to their colorful nature these tumbled stones are most commonly used in jewelry as rings, bracelets, and even necklace pendants. The most popular style these stones have been found in is wire wrapped. This is done by carefully wrapping the tumbled stone by using pliers and wire in order to manipulate the chosen wire in whatever shape or design that is desired in order to cradle the stone in an appealing manner. The wire wrapped stone is then added to either necklaces, bracelets, key chains, earrings, or rings. This style of jewelry is oftentimes found to be associated with the metaphysical community in order for them to carry their protective and healing stones on them at all times. Regardless of crystal belief, this style of tumbled stone jewelry makes for a beautiful accessory to any look!

Where to Buy Tumbled Stones in Bulk Wholesale?

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