What to do with this Fairburn?

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miket
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What to do with this Fairburn? May 21, 2018 11:56:42 GMT -5 rockjunquie and hummingbirdstones like this

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Post by miket on May 21, 2018 11:56:42 GMT -5

So I found this on Friday, it's nice the way it is but I think it's way nicer underneath. Picture of both sides. I've used Iron Out and it brought out some more bands, but should I do anything else with it or just leave it the way it is?

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MsAli misunderstood rock expert Member since October 2017 Posts: 11,455	What to do with this Fairburn? May 21, 2018 13:08:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MsAli on May 21, 2018 13:08:21 GMT -5 Personally I would leave it alone
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zarguy fully equipped rock polisher Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven! Member since December 2005 Posts: 1,791	What to do with this Fairburn? May 21, 2018 13:35:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by zarguy on May 21, 2018 13:35:44 GMT -5 Keep it as a specimen. Maybe do some stain removal. Lynn

Pat misunderstood rock expert Member since February 2012 Posts: 11,834	What to do with this Fairburn? May 21, 2018 13:41:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pat on May 21, 2018 13:41:01 GMT -5 Good as a specimen. Would more Iron Out affect it?
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rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 35,007	What to do with this Fairburn? May 21, 2018 14:20:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on May 21, 2018 14:20:10 GMT -5 Ditto. Clean and admire.

stardiamond gets rocks for Christmas Member since July 2007 Posts: 6,086	What to do with this Fairburn? May 21, 2018 14:23:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stardiamond on May 21, 2018 14:23:57 GMT -5 I don't collect specimens. I didn't see a size. If it were large enough I would slab and cab. Nice pattern.
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miket misunderstood rock expert Member since April 2018 Posts: 11,240	What to do with this Fairburn? May 21, 2018 19:53:35 GMT -5 fernwood likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by miket on May 21, 2018 19:53:35 GMT -5 The more that I look at it, the more I think I'll leave it the way it is. I'll try another soak in Iron Out, unless anyone knows of a better way to clean it.
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What to do with this Fairburn? May 21, 2018 21:31:39 GMT -5 via mobile quartz, fernwood, and 1 more like this

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Post by Peruano on May 21, 2018 21:31:39 GMT -5

It's wonderful but would be spectacular with a polished window clearly showing the detail of the agate. I have a friend who says " never fall in love with your stone" by which he means never stop working to make it beautiful for fear you will ruin it. DO what you need to do to express it's beauty. I'd polish a face to show its total internal detail and beauty

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What to do with this Fairburn? May 22, 2018 10:17:13 GMT -5

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May 21, 2018 21:31:39 GMT -5 Peruano said:

I agree with Peruano. Face polish the side in the second picture and with that druzy showing on it, it will be an awesome show piece!

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