Agatized coral?

[Cody_florida]

Just would like some options on if it's agatized coral and if yall think it's worth cutting open...

[debivort]

There's nothing showing up for me. Probably best to post some jpg images.

[Cody_florida]

Sorry about that I'll try and fix it with photos.

[Cody_florida]

[Cody_florida]

[debivort]

Seems like the right ID to me. What's the cost of cutting them open? I could imagine they look pretty good.  Other folks may have opinions to offer.

[Cody_florida]

I plan on getting a pile of worthy rocks together then renting a saw from home depot and just cut everything that day. $15 to rent it for four hours. 

[Cody_florida]

Really just trying to learn what's worth even cutting and if I'm getting my IDs right and not just bringing home junk rock lol.

Edited August 27, 2023 by Cody_florida

[Ludwigia]

Just in case you don't already know, you'll need a wetsaw with diamond blade. You'll have to think about sanding and polishing too if you want nice results.

[Cody_florida]

Yeah I know to use a wet saw and diamond blade just from research. I'll prob just buy the blade and use the rental saw if the rental didnt come with the right blade already. Can I just wet sand it by hand? 

[Cody_florida]

I also have a rock shop near me I might pop in and ask about sanding and cutting to see if that's a better option 

[debivort]

2 hours ago, Cody_florida said:

Can I just wet sand it by hand? 

yes — I've polished quartz rocks by hand. Get a water-safe sandpaper (automotive generally works), and work your way up through the grits in 4 or 5 stages. Aluminum oxide polishing agent and a chamois at the end.

[Cody_florida]

Thanks a lot! I'll post Pics after I get a good pile and cut everything up and polish..

[MarcoSr]

@Sacha may have some advice for you.

 

Marco Sr.

[Sacha]

I can't add anything beyond the recommendations already made. I don't think, though, that the samples look solid enough to yield anything worthwhile.

[Mark Kmiecik]

21 hours ago, Cody_florida said:

I plan on getting a pile of worthy rocks together then renting a saw from home depot and just cut everything that day. $15 to rent it for four hours. 

 

Make a jig you can use to cradle the specimens that will hold them securely before you rent the saw. Trust me. I speak from experience.