r/Lapidary

Bluebird mine, Pinal County (Miami/Globe Area)

Absolutely mind blowing colors followed by incredible patterns!

Haven’t seen much rutilated quartz with this coloration, a shame it has so many pockets of dirt like inclusions throughout. Still pretty though.

My brother in law is coming over this week to help me rebuild our rock break wall that took a beating from ice this winter. I broke out the good stuff to make him a belt as a partial thank you.

super.colorful piece. Australian Chrysoprase

And where? This would be my first actual time cutting anything, so tips and tricks appreciated.

Aside from polishing the face of a couple cut stones, I’ve never cabbed before. I just got a cabking 6” a few days ago, and have been mainly using the saw attachment. Yesterday I did my first freeform cab (and my first cab in general). Needless to say, I’m addicted! The first two pics are the front and back sides of the freeform. I am unsure of the material. It was among my girlfriend’s finds, and she requested I cut it. I didn’t go any further than the 3000 wheel. The rest of the pictures are some shapes that I’m going to practice on. Wish me luck!