Are these ugly agates beautiful inside?!
Agate Dad・13 minutes read
Cutting open Lake Superior EG nodules reveals various outcomes including banded quartz, paint egot op Pi, and purple quartz pockets, with some nodules showing unique features like speckly platelets or bands. The final nerve-wracking cut unveils a stunning, fracture-free piece with light Parallax banding, emphasizing the potential beauty hidden within seemingly ugly EG nodules.
Insights
- Cutting open Lake Superior EG nodules can reveal a variety of outcomes, from banded quartz to purple quartz pockets, highlighting the hidden beauty within these seemingly ordinary rocks.
- Different cuts expose unique features like Parallax banding, elevating some pieces to premium quality, while others may show low-grade characteristics or surprising elements like smoky quartz, emphasizing the diversity and potential for beauty in EG nodules.
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Recent questions
What is inside Lake Superior EG nodules?
Various outcomes like banded quartz, paint egot op Pi, low-grade Kel Sydney with quartz, classic Lake Superior Egan nodules with quartz bands, and purple quartz pockets.
What are the characteristics of premium EG nodules?
Parallax banding in a banded purple egot elevates it to a premium egot.
What can be found in subsequent cuts of Lake Superior EG nodules?
Limonite-stained OT, quartz, and amethyst or fluorite chunks.
How can the quality of Lake Superior EG nodules be determined?
Some nodules are quick cuts, indicating low-grade quality, while others show unique features like speckly platelets or bands.
What is the significance of the cutting session for rock hounding?
The cutting session provides insights for rock hounding, showcasing the potential beauty hidden within seemingly ugly EG nodules.
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Unveiling Beauty: Cutting Lake Superior EG Nodules
- The task involves cutting open Lake Superior EG nodules to discover potential beauty inside.
- The first five cuts reveal various outcomes: banded quartz, paint egot op Pi, low-grade Kel Sydney with quartz, classic Lake Superior Egan nodules with quartz bands, and purple quartz pockets.
- Limonite-stained OT, quartz, and amethyst or fluorite chunks are found in subsequent cuts.
- Some nodules are quick cuts, indicating low-grade quality, while others show unique features like speckly platelets or bands.
- Parallax banding in a banded purple egot elevates it to a premium egot.
- Some cuts reveal quartz, gunk, or fractures, while others showcase unique beauty and potential for polishing.
- A giant chunk of Jasper with Parallax banding stands out as a favorite.
- Some cuts yield Kel Sydney, Moss, or fragmented egot, while others surprise with smoky quartz or tight Parallax banding.
- The final cut, the most nerve-wracking, unveils a stunning, fracture-free piece with light Parallax banding and unique layers.
- The cutting session provides insights for rock hounding, showcasing the potential beauty hidden within seemingly ugly EG nodules.
