A couple of polished Brazilian flats

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A couple of polished Brazilian flats May 2, 2021 17:45:50 GMT -5 RWA3006, quartz, and 9 more like this

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Post by HankRocks on May 2, 2021 17:45:50 GMT -5

(hey I have been busy) I pulled these off the Vibe Lap a few days ago.

Cut this slab off of one piece after it was polished, slab is about 3/8" thick. This one is one of my favorite Brazilians to date. Should be able to get another 3 or 4 polished slabs plus the polished end piece.

IMG_3384 by Findrocks, on Flickr

This White-skin has a nice quartz crystal cavity about 3/4 inch deep. Overall the piece is about 6 inches deep, debating whether or not to cut off an inch to preserve the cavity then polish the face.

IMG_3385 by Findrocks, on Flickr

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Brian fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2020 Posts: 1,512	A couple of polished Brazilian flats May 2, 2021 19:49:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brian on May 2, 2021 19:49:11 GMT -5 Those are two beauties! I really like that white-skin and your plan for cutting a nice thick slice. That extra translucency should really make it pop!

Garage Rocker has started giving rock gifts Member since February 2016 Posts: 3,821	A couple of polished Brazilian flats May 2, 2021 19:58:37 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Garage Rocker on May 2, 2021 19:58:37 GMT -5 Those are sweet! You're making me want to fire up the vibe lap I've never used. I've got a Brazilian that looks a lot like that second one you've got. Thanks for sharing.

jasoninsd can identify rocks - even green ones I Wish I Knew Half The Stuff I Thought I Knew 30 Years Ago! Member since July 2020 Posts: 18,424	A couple of polished Brazilian flats May 2, 2021 20:17:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jasoninsd on May 2, 2021 20:17:44 GMT -5 Two nice specimens Henry! I think I'd have to agree that second one (the White-skin Agate) is a very amazing piece! I'd probably think really hard about - and lean toward doing the thick slice as well...
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stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	A couple of polished Brazilian flats May 4, 2021 18:41:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on May 4, 2021 18:41:28 GMT -5 Wow some real nice Brazilians. I would want to slab a bit, polish the ends and still have some to tumble lol.
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A couple of polished Brazilian flats

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