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Post by greig on Jan 17, 2022 14:30:39 GMT -5
I found this rock metal detecting in the fall at an abandoned silver mine and cut it yesterday. It is a skinny slice, containing high grade silver vein in black host rock. One side, has a bit of silver protruding into the host rock and he other side shows more silver. I originally cut it for this month's cab challenge, thinking to shape most of the slice leaving the leaf at the end "natural" (The silver vein extends beyond the black rock on one end). However, I am also thinking that I probably cut the slice too thin for a nice dome shape. If I dome it, which side to work? ie. the one showing lots of silver or the other? If I dome the more silver side, then the extended vein will be affected. Alternatively, do I just remove the saw marks and polish both sides, without making a dome cab? Knowing me, I cannot leave things alone and will try to cab...win or fail. But I am curious what others think. Greig       |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 17, 2022 14:39:06 GMT -5
Hmmmm.... I like the side in the first picture. I'm not quite understanding the shape unless what I'm seeing is silver in something like shale.
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Post by greig on Jan 17, 2022 15:51:59 GMT -5
Hmmmm.... I like the side in the first picture. I'm not quite understanding the shape unless what I'm seeing is silver in something like shale.
Yes. Silver in an on something like slate (some geologists have referred to it as greywacke ... but I don't think so because it isn't coarse grained). |
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Post by stardiamond on Jan 17, 2022 17:58:10 GMT -5
My standard answer is whatever the owner prefers. For me, slabs are only cabbing material. I also am more interested in the pattern than the dome and will choose a low dome or a flat top when necessary. I also believe that when the decision isn't clear cut, put the piece aside.
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Post by greig on Jan 17, 2022 18:21:36 GMT -5
As predicted, I couldn't leave it alone and tried a cab. Will post pictures in the daylight tomorrow. The rock is in the freezer now to remove the dop stick.
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 18, 2022 1:18:07 GMT -5
As predicted, I couldn't leave it alone and tried a cab. Will post pictures in the daylight tomorrow. The rock is in the freezer now to remove the dop stick.  You and I might be in the same boat with regards to "patience"! LOL - Looking at the pics, I had concerns about potential fractures... I can't wait to see how it turned out - but I'm not gonna throw my coffee! |
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Post by greig on Jan 18, 2022 9:38:20 GMT -5
Here is the pic front and back.   |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 18, 2022 9:40:29 GMT -5
That turned out beautiful! Glad you got impatient.  |
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Post by Brian on Jan 18, 2022 11:05:04 GMT -5
Your impatience has paid off nicely! If you turn it 90 degrees, you have a very lovely fish (although it is missing its back fins).
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Post by perkins17 on Jan 18, 2022 11:38:49 GMT -5
Woah! That looks great! Better that polishing the slab too probably... I need to keep a lookout for some silver. Whenever someone posts it, my eyes are drawn straight to it!
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 18, 2022 12:18:09 GMT -5
Who says impatience doesn't pay off! LOL - Great job on that one Greig!
That turned out fantastic! Great polish on the silver itself...and I think you got the best you could out of that host rock! That's about the level of shine I could get on that host rock as well (I think they're the same type of host rock).
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