Slabbing a “Two for the Price of One” West Texas Agate

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  • Опубліковано 21 січ 2025

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  • @Mike-br8vb
    @Mike-br8vb 16 днів тому +1

    I'm thinking definitely A++
    That is a premium moss agate. The golden moss contrasts very well with the ocean floor side.
    I don't just want to see cabs, I want to buy some of that!!!☕️☕️

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  15 днів тому +1

      Thanks, I’m glad you like it!😁

  • @gregtullis1882
    @gregtullis1882 15 днів тому

    The dynamics of the earth and nature never cease to amaze me. Beautiful!

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  15 днів тому

      Agreed Greg! That why I love to explore rocks 😉

  • @matthewcarey7323
    @matthewcarey7323 16 днів тому

    That is a really awesome looking agate. That one half almost looks like a mossy/sagenite mix in a way, but 100% looks like a frozen capsule of an underwater garden scene. Incredible stuff!!

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  15 днів тому

      Thanks, it was a pretty special find!

  • @lindawright2557
    @lindawright2557 15 днів тому

    I love the mossy part but the other part is so fascinating, so much to see and very unique!

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  15 днів тому

      I love moss agates because they are so unique and beautiful. Thanks for watching Linda!😁

  • @lighteningbird987
    @lighteningbird987 15 днів тому

    Cab time! I love getting out the templates and doing layouts on these. Awesome rock

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  15 днів тому

      Cabbing is definitely the best part! 🤩

  • @susanboggs1612
    @susanboggs1612 15 днів тому

    Congratulations, you found a beautiful agate. Love it.

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  15 днів тому

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😁

  • @spetkovsek57
    @spetkovsek57 16 днів тому

    When cutting a cabochon with a void, just imagine where to dome would be if it were solid. What you don't want is for the top to appear to go into the void and look like a flat spot. Based on the work you've already shown us, you should have no problems cutting a cab with a void. I look forward to seeing what you do with these very nice slabs.

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  15 днів тому

      Thanks so much for the feedback and kind words! 😁

  • @jazz4dayz543
    @jazz4dayz543 16 днів тому

    You got a whole ecosystem trapped in a single moment in time xD very cool find! First thing that came to mind was these would make an interesting set of coasters if you have that split right down the middle of each. idk, maybe not the most pleasing idea to many but there's too much detail to not feature if you wind up making something super small like a necklace or something :)

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  15 днів тому

      I like your thinking, coasters would be cool! 👍Thanks for the feedback!😁

  • @kirsiselei8703
    @kirsiselei8703 16 днів тому

    Really LOVE that one❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  15 днів тому +1

      We find lots of agates like that out there in West Texas!😁

    • @kirsiselei8703
      @kirsiselei8703 15 днів тому

      @spwinaustin lucky u🥰

  • @philstover2422
    @philstover2422 15 днів тому

    Definitely a nice rock!!

  • @RockSolidPassion
    @RockSolidPassion 13 днів тому

    WOW LOOK at that YELLOW 💛💛🟡🟡🟨🟨⭐⭐

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  12 днів тому +1

      Cool right?!?! I love cutting those moss agates!😁

  • @debbiemills7736
    @debbiemills7736 14 днів тому

    Super cool slabs!

  • @RickSmith-kp3sy
    @RickSmith-kp3sy 16 днів тому

    Scott, intriguing dimorphism in the agate! The darker "seaside" looks almost sagenitic or more likely to me a Turkish stick agate. I'd love to see what you do with either side of it.

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  15 днів тому

      That’s some great insight, I agree! Thanks for watching!😁

  • @sunshinerainbows3759
    @sunshinerainbows3759 16 днів тому

    A+++ for me 😍

    • @spwinaustin
      @spwinaustin  15 днів тому

      If only I had a teacher like you back in school!😆Thanks so much for watching!