A Topic Title that suggests..., THUNDER EGGS! How to... "cut?" |
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 Jul 16 2015, 06:29 PM
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 Rock Bar!  Group: Members Posts: 730 Joined: 6-July 14 From: Grant, CO Member No.: 117,890  |
Ok, So I'm not a novice in the world of thunder eggs. Yes... I've never found some for myself but, a new friend gave me a couple that are solid pieces (not cut open) .... I know the best way, is to cut it using lapidary.. would a tile saw work for this? (poor mans version of a lapidary) Should I use a rock hammer/sledge and just wack the hell out of it? Or should I wait till I can find someone that can cut them the PROPER way? I hate, truly, having a mystery on my hands... well, they're kinda big to be on, lets say in.
 Still with me? Let's call this new "friend," - Jason (that's his name n all) gave me quite a few samples of this and that, sucks for me that I was drunk and/or... no, let's stick with drunk, can't remember despite the Amethyst. I'll post pics of what he gave me.... and hopefully someone.. that's last name, starts with 'S' will ID  or Jason can (again). Sorry, I got ADD, my mind wanders... answer my question, ignore the rest... well not ignore... but...  Colin -------------------- - You Rock! (Literally)
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Jul 29 2015, 11:19 AM
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 Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 52 Joined: 1-April 13 From: Saguache, Co. Member No.: 65,104 |
The thundereggs are from Houselog Creek area. Much of the other stuff is from Creede. Amethyst, Spheralite, Galena and pyrite.
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NewRockHounder A Topic Title that suggests... Jul 16 2015, 06:29 PM
fenixsmom Youll want to cut it properly. A sledge and chisel... Jul 16 2015, 07:12 PM NewRockHounder Cha.... I like knowwwww
Just hoping for the ... Jul 16 2015, 09:48 PM Mrs.CP Never whack a Thunderegg to see what's inside.... Jul 17 2015, 07:01 AM Mrs.CP I forgot we also have Thunderegg cutting videos in... Jul 28 2015, 08:02 AM |
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