[Rockhounds] 83.8lbs Lucas Creek WA Agate Find

[Tim]

I have seen collections with carnelian this large and larger from the Pigeon
Springs upstream on Lucas. Most were collected 10 years or more ago, but
this area is lightly hunted compared to downstream and on neighboring
streams. Cut the face off and polish it, or use a wet polisher similar to
the Barranca model here http://www.barrancadiamond.com/lap/htl_125.html to
smooth and polish it in its natural state. Leaving it as is nets you a
$1/lb. hunk of rock; polishing or cutting and polishing nets you a nice show
case piece. The color and pattern are better than average but not
spectacular, but be aware that both will fade rapidly if you cut too much of
the face away. If it was me I would stick with the wet polisher. 

 

Tim Fisher 
Ore-ROCK-On! 
Email address at http://OreRockOn.com <http://orerockon.com/> 

 

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Subject: [Rockhounds] 83.8lbs Lucas Creek WA Agate Find 

 

http://cash-and-treasures-wiki.travelchannel.com/page/The+83.8lb+Lucas+Creek
+Agate

 

I recently pulled out a monster agate from Lucas Creek WA.. 

 

I'd like some suggestions as to what the group thinks is the best approch
for a stone of such size. i've given it a good acid bath and cleaned it up
but im not sure if cutting it is such a good idea.. i've never seen or heard
of an agate this large from the area.. Any suggestions ..

 

http://cash-and-treasures-wiki.travelchannel.com/album/32008/The+83.8lb+Agat
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Thanks in advance for your suggestions...



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