Agate Monolith

montanamuskrat
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Agate Monolith Dec 21, 2010 4:29:49 GMT -5

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Post by montanamuskrat on Dec 21, 2010 4:29:49 GMT -5

We found a large chunk of blue agate.

Cut one end to see what the slabs would look like, then the other end. Slabs did not look good. then went to a side and ended up making a square monolith. None of the slabs turned out good for cabbing. Here is what I ended up with.

See the heart in the top. It is about 4.5in tall and 2.25in square
Debby & Tom

From the land of the shining mountains.

beefjello no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2006 Posts: 8,731	Agate Monolith Dec 21, 2010 20:34:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by beefjello on Dec 21, 2010 20:34:25 GMT -5 Sure is some pretty stuff! Are you going to face polish all the sides, or leave it au natural?
	*I Wanna Rock!!!*

NDK Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 9,440	Agate Monolith Dec 21, 2010 20:53:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NDK on Dec 21, 2010 20:53:39 GMT -5 That is gorgeous! Guess it was telling you it didn't want to be slabbed. I'm glad you listened! Nate
	-Nate

chassroc Cave Dweller Rocks are abundant when you have rocktumblinghobby pals Member since January 2005 Posts: 3,586	Agate Monolith Dec 22, 2010 13:36:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chassroc on Dec 22, 2010 13:36:34 GMT -5 That is a great monolith...love the pattern and heart Charlie

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