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goiter
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Kentucky agate question Aug 14, 2019 19:30:55 GMT -5 via Tapatalk

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Post by goiter on Aug 14, 2019 19:30:55 GMT -5

Hi all, I have several Estill County, Kentucky rocks I would like to cut, and I need some advice. These rocks in particular have open geodes exposed on the outside of the rock. The exposed geode looks weathered, so who knows if they grew that way or broke open a long time ago. Anyway, some of these look promising to me, and I was looking for advice on which way to cut these type of rocks, through the middle of the geode, perpendicular to the open face or just behind the geode and parallel to the open face. Let me know what you think, I appreciate any help!

bobby1 has started giving rock gifts Member since November 2007 Posts: 3,007	Kentucky agate question Aug 14, 2019 20:50:06 GMT -5 goiter likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bobby1 on Aug 14, 2019 20:50:06 GMT -5 I would cut the open face to see if anything can be found on the interior. It would expose the most pattern if there is any. Bob

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Kentucky agate question Aug 14, 2019 21:44:34 GMT -5

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Post by El JeffA on Aug 14, 2019 21:44:34 GMT -5

I have cut several that look like this and unfortunately, they did not produce any agate. That is not to say your’s won’t but allow 1 cut through the middle and if not there, don’t waste your time and blade. I suspect they will have a pink and white fractured quartz center. The locals call these “hamburger” or “crystal”. I was super excited to bring these home to cut after my first time collecting in Estill County, KY. They almost all reside in the flower beds around the house. Good luck !! Jeff A

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