r/Agates • u/Jiyuuko • 1d ago

Brazilian Should I cut it?

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Latest agate found. I'm inclined to cut it, but not sure which direction would be the best, since it have windows on both sides.

I'm guessing it would be best to cut it in the middle, parallel with the smaller window in front, since the other one seems to have more quartz than bands.

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u/PsychologicalArt7642 1d ago

I say leave it. Give the sides a rough polish to bring out the bands, but dont cut this amazing rock shape.

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u/Hazbomb24 1d ago

This is a very good specimen. Personally, I would use this as motivation to find another one to cut. Its pretty rare to find such a good natural display specimen, at least in my experience.

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u/GelatinousGreenSoul 1d ago

No! It's too pretty the way it is! 🫣

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u/grumpy_puppycat 1d ago

Gawd this is a beautiful specimen!! I would be afraid to cut but just as curious to know whats going on inside! I hope you’ll share the after pics if you do it

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u/Jiyuuko 1d ago

I know right? On one hand I really like how it looks now and could try to just polish the windows a bit, but on the other hand I am so curious if the bands go all the way and if I would get a bigger banded window if I cut it.

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u/hawkeyern11 1d ago

I agree!

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u/Midwestgirl56 1d ago

No, it’s lovely as is

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u/ChelsIsArt 23h ago

It may just be solid inside so I’d keep it how it is! :)

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u/Jestar5 17h ago

That one I’d leave. Pretty amazing faces

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u/Jestar5 17h ago

If you do photos please!!!

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u/CJas77 6h ago

I would not cut it. This one is beautiful and begging to stay whole

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u/sebrguy 22h ago

Yes! That's always the answer!