Australian Quandongs

[Steph]

They're seeds.  And they're marbles.  And now I have some.

Many years ago I saw Jane Gillings' webpage about them and wrote to her and learned a thing or two.  And then she offered to send me some.  And I shyly said no.  But recently I really wished I had some so I wrote her and asked if she still had them, and long story short, I have these cute marbles and a happy memory. 

I photographed them next to commies for comparison.  The commies are little heavier, but the quandongs are heavier than I thought they would be.  I shot one across the sheet I had out for the photo and it traveled pretty well.  You could have a good game with these.

 

  

[J_Ding]

That's a fun fact and great story.  Another bit for the brain files!

[jeeperman]

Interesting indeed. Cool.

 

[kbobam]

I had the privilege of seeing these in person.  
They're really neat-looking, and both looking at them and handling
them is aesthetically pleasing in a way I can't quite describe.

If you get a chance to add a few of these to your collection, you won't regret it.
But keep them away from children.  (Of any age.)
Your first instinct is to eat them.  They look delicious.  ( : 

[orbboy]

I ate these as a kid.

http://www.candywarehouse.com/colors/assorted/products/petite-cosmic-rocks-sweet-tart-candy-balls-5lb-bag/

[Steph]

 

[disco005]

I'm with these guys, they look like a snack!

Cool little fact.

My first thought when I saw them was those French Burnt Peanuts , tasty!

[Hoody]

I suppose the left ones are the Quandongs and on the right there are those Commies? I did not know either of them (neither did I ever see those cosmic sweets ) before.

[Steph]

Yes, seeds on the left, small clay marbles on the right. Clays called "commies" because they were "common".  

[EdNargel]

First that I've heard of those very cool!!....... How about some Moqui marbles?

[Steph]

Thanks, Ed. Always been fascinated with those also.