Help with identifying plz

PennyG

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Picture one, I'm curious on what causes the melting bubbly look in the white rock , lower left.
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Second picture. The rough pinkish stone on right side. Could it possibly be bone? Very porous , not extremely light , not heavy. I've never seen something like that before. Also the deep red stone at the top, would that be considered jasper?
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Third picture. The green rocks?
 

I was curious after you posted these to know as well. I think the green rocks are serpentine but that's just a guess from what I can see in the pics really. Hopefully someone more knowledgable than me will chime in.
 

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Going to have to get closer on the first one. The red one in the second set is most likely a jasper. The porous one you feel might be bone is probably a large piece of shell worn down. Alex has the right idea for the green stones~ various serpentines. Overall looks like you've been busy :)
 

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Thank y'all. I have collected so many since moving to Illinois. I go at least once a week to the beach and can't help but bring back a couple of pockets full of rocks. Many fossils, a lot of pyrite , and plenty of assorted rocks.
I just don't know what to do with them all. I wash them as soon as we get home and spend days pondering what they are. Then they go in to my basement closet.
I'm interested in polishing with a dremel. And perhaps trying to sell on Etsy. I just don't know yet.
 

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Heavy Pockets to ya Penny :)
 

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Thank you. Purchased a dremel and attempting to learn the different tips and polishing techniques.
 

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The bubbly white one is chalcedony - isn't it fun? Kinda a waxy feel. I've taken my first lapidary class and it is a blast cutting and polishing rocks you have found yourself. See if there is a rock/gem club near you that teaches, or goes on field trips.
 

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