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I polished a Lake Superior agate to a museum-quality shine with $10 worth of sandpaper. Here are the four methods that actually work, no tumbler required.

Once you understand what went wrong, you can either recover those rocks or prevent the problem on your next batch.

Combining both methods strategically can unlock better results for specific stone types and achieve finishes that single-method tumbling can't match.

Whether used in healing, worn for protection, or simply admired, these crystals carry stories that connect us to Earth and ourselves.