12 -15lbs Agate

[B.D.K.]

Was curious if anyone had an idea value (rough estimate) of this cool find..

 

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[fuss]

That's a big one, got any more photos? can you see any banding on it?

 

[B.D.K.]

No not really in this pic u can see were the outer layer(husk). These are all rough soap And vinegar only. ) vinegar.

 

[galenrog]

Without examining it in person, in natural daylight, the best I can give you is a range of value. This would be based on color mix, color texture, banding, if any, plus any visible fractures and other evidence of weakness. Essentially, I would be evaluating potential as a good cutting material.

Without a personal evaluation, my estimate would be between $0.25 per pound and $3.00 per pound. Others may have other opinions.

Time for more coffee.

 

[stdenis_jd]

well, I hate to be a downer here but it looks like quartzite to me which would make it essentially worthless :-(

Only way to know for sure is pics in natural light (observational properties in dark or flash contaminated photos are hard to distinguish) with good focus. Or if you have a saw hack off an end cut and back-light it

 

[galenrog]

Quartzsite could be correct. I have been known to occasionally mistake one for another in photos. Higher quality images in natural light would be helpful.

 

[Plumbata]

I'm not seeing evidence of it being a Superior Agate, which would make it obnoxiously valuable. Cutting a window wouldn't hurt but the pic with the relatively fresh chip/fracture doesn't look promising.

I dunno why the Superior agates command such high prices but won't complain, I bought a good one in a box with other nice rocks for a buck, sold it for 800. Keep your eyes open, there are good ones still waiting to be found in Minnesota.

 

[stdenis_jd]

I'm not seeing evidence of it being a Superior Agate, which would make it obnoxiously valuable. Cutting a window wouldn't hurt but the pic with the relatively fresh chip/fracture doesn't look promising.

I dunno why the Superior agates command such high prices but won't complain, I bought a good one in a box with other nice rocks for a buck, sold it for 800. Keep your eyes open, there are good ones still waiting to be found in Minnesota.

"obnoxiously valuable" hahaha how true

the very large ones weigh about a pound, and are extremely few and far between. They formed in basalt amygdules and don't generally get very big hence the high price for large ones especially with good banding/colors.

$800 WTH...what was it, the size of a football?? lol

 

[Plumbata]

Hah no, but it was a darn good peeler as far as they go (around 1.5lb I think):



Completely loaded with banding and good color, hence the respectable price.

I think I have another 1 or 2 good ones floating around also purchased for peanuts.

 

[stdenis_jd]

Hah no, but it was a darn good peeler as far as they go (around 1.5lb I think):

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Completely loaded with banding and good color, hence the respectable price.

I think I have another 1 or 2 good ones floating around also purchased for peanuts.

HOLY %$#*&

That's one of the best Lakers I've ever seen, but $800?? People are crazy lol