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Post by tims on Sept 7, 2017 18:25:07 GMT -5
Went hunting buffalo stones (baculite segments) and found a few, including one agatized. Also found this big baculite, hollowed, with the center filling with what i think is dogtooth calcite. This is the haul, they're not sitting in hay that's the dry grass showing through the screen -_- This one is about 5" x 2.5" with the hollow center about 2" deep: Not sure if i should keep it as a complete specimen or cut it up. It's neat as-is but might make cool little slabs ... i can guess what you all would suggest
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 7, 2017 20:43:53 GMT -5
Keep as a whole!!! Worth more and looks great.. Rarely see them like this...
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 7, 2017 20:46:49 GMT -5
Remember when you slab these out,superglue the Baculite (outter layer)and every slab your going to cut also... Takes time,but worth it...
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Post by tims on Sept 7, 2017 22:49:42 GMT -5
Remember when you slab these out,superglue the Baculite (outter layer)and every slab your going to cut also... Takes time,but worth it... Sounds like good advice, the nacre in particular seems very fragile. Some of the crystals are also ... i gave these a rinse, short soak and a light once-over with a soft brush and still had several small pieces of crystal dislodge. I did find one more agatized segment but it's pretty with visible sutures, so will have to keep hunting for one ugly enough to polish. That group photo is really washed out but found several smaller broken pieces that look full of calcite crystal so maybe i'll cut on a couple of those. Got a table full of stuff from Nebraska agate beds too so i'm hoping to give my tile saw a workout this weekend ...
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Post by fernwood on Sept 8, 2017 6:05:19 GMT -5
That is one nice haul.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 8, 2017 9:13:24 GMT -5
Those Dogtooth crystals are calcite,not very strong material....
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Post by tims on Sept 8, 2017 13:15:32 GMT -5
Yeah I think i'll just keep it as a specimen. Lots of busted pieces to play with instead.
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