Here is a batch of Labradorite that got finished the same day as the Fortified Agates.Here are some bonus pics of a few pieces of Petrified Wood that we had in with the Agates.
Stage 1: 2/3 barrel rocks. 4 Tbsp Stage 1 grit. No ceramic media. Water below rocks. 7 days. Make sure rocks are very smooth with no rough spots after Stage 1
Stage 2: 4-6 rocks. 1 Teaspoon Stage 2 grit. 1/4 barrel water. 50% barrel ceramic media. 5 days
Stage 3: 4-6 rocks. 4 Tbsp 500 grit. 2/3 barrel ceramic media. 1/4 barrel water. 5 days
Stage 4: Same as Stage 3 but with 4 Tbsp 1,000 polish. 5 days
Stage 5: 4 Tbsp 8,000 polish. 2/3 ceramic media. 1/6th barrel water.