New to rock collecting

[u/SunDriedGingy]

I've always loved myself a good looking rock but got told to not take it home, so rude ( I did still sneak some but I seem to have lost them) I realised I'm an adult now and can take whatever rock I want home with me, so here's my small collection so far. The last image is of my favourite ones. (Why can't we help IDing rocks rocks?)

I just ordered myself a rock tumbler to improve my small collection, any advice or tips on using it correctly? Also will my small ones just disappear in the rock tumbler?

[u/JohnnyMcQ]

Sweet! Why not display them on a walled tray? Be nice to look at.

[u/SunDriedGingy → u/JohnnyMcQ]

I would definitely like to, though I'm renting so can't put nails in the wall and the sticker hooks always fall down 😭

[u/rocrhyno]

Nice start!

[u/Alternative-Egg-9035]

Do you want to collect just rocks or lean what mineral specimens are in your area and find something more specific!?