herb
spending too much on rocks
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Post by herb on Oct 30, 2021 11:51:14 GMT -5
Hi everyone! I have this chunk of what I assume is Biggs Jasper. It is about 6 x 7 x 5 inches at its widest points. I wanted to slab it, but am torn as to which face I should start with. Chime in with your thoughts! The pictures are shown dry and wet taken indoors using a flash. First 2 pics show option 1 which has a tighter banding pattern but has a "blank" area in the middle  Biggs1_dry by Shiny Objects, on Flickr  Biggs1_wet by Shiny Objects, on Flickr Option 2 shows a slightly looser banding pattern:  Biggs2_dry by Shiny Objects, on Flickr  Biggs2_wet by Shiny Objects, on Flickr I was originally going to go with option 1 but now I keep waffling back and forth! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 30, 2021 12:10:43 GMT -5
I'm torn, too. But, I think 1 would be better. That blank spot might get smaller the more you cut, too.
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Post by knave on Oct 30, 2021 12:20:59 GMT -5
I agree 1
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Oct 30, 2021 12:34:41 GMT -5
Is the fracture that goes all across the middle of that piece healed or not? If not, the first thing I would do is cut it in half that way and see what's what. Then you can make a better decision based on what's further inside.
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Post by knave on Oct 30, 2021 12:38:35 GMT -5
Also in my opinion
A bit of blank space isn’t bad, to allow contrast
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Post by Pat on Oct 30, 2021 13:00:55 GMT -5
I also like the first one, but I’m also attracted to the ghost in the second side. 👻
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Post by stardiamond on Oct 30, 2021 13:15:25 GMT -5
As a display slab, I prefer looser orientation, as cabbing material finer. Since you are concerned about the blank spot being a distraction, go with the finer. As far as an id, I can't get any closer than Biggs/Deschutes leaning toward Deschutes.
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herb
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2011
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Post by herb on Oct 30, 2021 13:37:57 GMT -5
Is the fracture that goes all across the middle of that piece healed or not? If not, the first thing I would do is cut it in half that way and see what's what. Then you can make a better decision based on what's further inside. The fracture seems to be healed mostly. In the last pic, the fracture on the front face is healed, but as it goes across the top there is a small area thru the white potch that it doesnt look healed, but after that, the entire rest of the fracture looks healed |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Oct 30, 2021 13:44:35 GMT -5
Is the fracture that goes all across the middle of that piece healed or not? If not, the first thing I would do is cut it in half that way and see what's what. Then you can make a better decision based on what's further inside. The fracture seems to be healed mostly. In the last pic, the fracture on the front face is healed, but as it goes across the top there is a small area thru the white potch that it doesnt look healed, but after that, the entire rest of the fracture looks healed Alrighty, then.  I like both sides, but if I had to choose, I'd pick the 2nd side. I like the pattern in the looser "waves" better. |
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herb
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2011
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Post by herb on Nov 7, 2021 16:35:45 GMT -5
After hearing everyone's opinions and then waffling back and forth a bit more, I finally decided to cut option 1. I also liked the patterns in option 2 but it ended up coming down to option 1 was easier to secure in the vise and it would make a bigger slab. Here are pics of 2 of the resulting slabs:  Biggs1 by Shiny Objects, on Flickr  Biggs2 by Shiny Objects, on Flickr Thanks to everyone who gave an opinion! I hope you like the results! |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Nov 7, 2021 18:00:11 GMT -5
Beautiful slabs! Great job. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 7, 2021 20:12:48 GMT -5
herb - I think it was a fantastic choice! Those slabs look phenomenal! 
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Post by holajonathan on Nov 8, 2021 0:28:48 GMT -5
As Tony ( catmandewe) told me recently. Take a cut, and if you don't like it, spin in 90 degrees and take another cut. His advice was related specifically to Biggs Jasper. Unless you've got a full face specimen with an amazing scene, spinning 90 degrees and taking a few cuts is almost always worth it in my opinion. At the very least, you'll get more variety in your slabs |
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I like both sides, but if I had to choose, I'd pick the 2nd side. I like the pattern in the looser "waves" better.
