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  • #46
    Posted by [Bill*]:
    Blue and white, a fine winter combo,, Click image for larger version

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    Posted by [Rock Angel]:
    Bill* wrote:
    Haha Ron, thin slicing agates for recreational purposes is like boiling children just because you want to. It should only be done when you have to. Click image for larger version

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    And now onto today's agate. The feature here is the interesting way the fortification banding got deformed by the escape tube at the bottom, pushing outward on the banding to relieve internal pressure. Click image for larger version

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    The sands of time stand still Click image for larger version

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    Posted by [Rock Angel]:
    Love the rocks and the comments that you post with them brings a smile.

    Posted by [Rock Angel]:
    Bill* wrote:
    Mother Nature at her very finest.
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    This one takes me to a tropical paradise Click image for larger version

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    I keep six honest serving-men (they taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When and How and Where and Who.

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    • #47
      Posted by [Bill*]:
      This one is about softball size, pastel colors, nice shadow, and very expressive fortification banding Click image for larger version

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      Posted by [Bill*]:
      An in-situ pic of a stalagtite egg. Note the amount of tilting the egg experienced after formation.
      In-situ works for eggs as well as points. Click image for larger version

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      Posted by [Bill*]:
      Clean, crisp, and bright,,, A rock star,,,,, Click image for larger version

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      Posted by [Bill*]:
      This one reminds me of fine thin scrimshaw,, Click image for larger version

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      I keep six honest serving-men (they taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When and How and Where and Who.

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      • #48
        Posted by [Bill*]:
        Red-y for this one? Click image for larger version

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        Posted by [Bill*]:
        This agate can cure mental imbalances,,,, or create some,,, Click image for larger version

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        Posted by [Bill*]:
        Handfull of happy. Click image for larger version

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        • #49
          Posted by [Rock Angel]:
          Bill* wrote:
          This agate can cure mental imbalances,,,, or create some,,, Click image for larger version

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          Looks like a night sky and hill side. Can see the moon, stars, hill, trees and grass.
          Love it!

          Posted by [Bill*]:
          White mood,, Click image for larger version

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          Posted by [Bill*]:
          My favorite egg habit of all time,, Click image for larger version

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          • #50
            Posted by [Bill*]:
            Alien apocalypse,,, Click image for larger version

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            Posted by [Bill*]:
            One of South Canyon's finest eggs. Click image for larger version

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            Posted by [rmartin]:
            Well, you said you were going to put a good one on today and you did not disappoint!

            Posted by [Bill*]:
            A rock star,, look out for screeching teenie boppers,, Click image for larger version

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            • #51
              Posted by [Bill*]:
              An open geode with a wonderful treat,, Click image for larger version

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              Posted by [JoshinMO]:
              What is that? Very nice Egg!

              Posted by [Bill*]:
              Oui!!! How you say?? Zees painting, it is, MUAHHH!!! Click image for larger version

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              Posted by [Bill*]:
              The, REAL,, Sea of Tranquility,,, Click image for larger version

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              • #52
                Posted by [Bill*]:
                Plume agate! Rare for here. Click image for larger version

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                Posted by [Bill*]:
                Hot, New Mexico chile pepper,,, Click image for larger version

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                Posted by [Bill*]:
                Six of fourteen large eggs I polished this last week. Old stock from various deposits. Click image for larger version

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                Posted by [Bill*]:
                Owww, I'm gonna need more buckets to carry this one around,,, Click image for larger version

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                • #53
                  Posted by [Bill*]:
                  It is a happy day when one like this drops in for a visit,, Click image for larger version

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                  Posted by [Bill*]:
                  Summertime,,, Click image for larger version

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                  Posted by [JoshinMO]:
                  Thing looks, Hot! Click image for larger version

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                  Posted by [Bill*]:
                  A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush,,, or is that agates? Click image for larger version

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                  Posted by [rmartin]:
                  Summertime looks HOT...HOT...HOT! Bill, I never get tired of seeing these!!

                  Posted by [Hoss ]:
                  That Plume Agate is some beautiful stuff. Thanks for sharing the pictures Bill.
                  I keep six honest serving-men (they taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When and How and Where and Who.

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                  • #54
                    Posted by [Bill*]:
                    Thanks guys. I appreciate that you take enjoyment from them.
                    And now,, A dangerous agate. Remember the coral snake jingle? Red on yellow kills a fellow,, This applies to agates as well as snakes,, Click image for larger version

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                    Posted by [JoshinMO]:
                    That’s a nice one!

                    Posted by [Bill*]:
                    Spring colors,, Click image for larger version

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                    Posted by [Bill*]:
                    Rock pox,,, Click image for larger version

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                    • #55
                      Posted by [rmartin]:
                      Oh My! Click image for larger version

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                      Posted by [Hoss ]:
                      You could call that Red and Yellow one the Hulkster. LOL sorry bad flash back about the pythons and Hogans Colors.

                      Posted by [Bill*]:
                      Monsters shouldn't chew with their mouth open,, Click image for larger version

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                      Posted by [JoshinMO]:
                      Nice Cyclops!

                      Posted by [Bill*]:
                      Beware the eyeds of March,,, Click image for larger version

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                      Posted by [Bill*]:
                      Soft tone peach parfait,, Click image for larger version

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                      • #56
                        Posted by [Bill*]:
                        All dressed up, and ready for the cover of the Rolling Stone,,, Click image for larger version

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                        Posted by [Bill*]:
                        Posted in the memory of Dale, a years long heart of our little Baker dig crew,, who left us yesterday after a short but intense illness. Digging eggs such as this will never be the same again at Baker. Wonderful and amazing memories live on though.
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                        Posted by [chase]:
                        Bill, My condolences.

                        Posted by [Daisy Mae]:
                        Very beautiful agate Bill and tribute to your friend. Together you have forever changed the face of the earth. Click image for larger version

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                        Cindy

                        Posted by [Bill*]:
                        Thanks folks. Royal color never hurts,,, Click image for larger version

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                        Posted by [Bill*]:
                        Hot rock, layers of fun,,, Click image for larger version

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                        Posted by [JoshinMO]:
                        Thanks for sharing Your Labor of "Love" for The Eggs again. One Monster Thread!
                        I keep six honest serving-men (they taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When and How and Where and Who.

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                        • #57
                          Posted by [Bill*]:
                          One for the blue Monday Click image for larger version

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                          Posted by [Bill*]:
                          Heart of Gold,,, Click image for larger version

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                          Posted by [Bill*]:
                          Fried egg in a parallel universe,,(wait til you see the coffee),,, Click image for larger version

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                          Posted by [chase]:
                          That bottom right face looks like me waiting on coffee. Cool egg fried or not.

                          Posted by [Ron Kelley]:
                          Old man winter blowing up an ice storm and angry that he will soon lose his grip.

                          Posted by [Bill*]:
                          Agates go well with a dash of hot mustard,, Click image for larger version

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                          • #58
                            Posted by [Bill*]:
                            The fan array of this pseudomorph that is likely after a zeolite, just makes this specimen special,, Click image for larger version

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                            Posted by [Bill*]:
                            Subtle, but powerful,,, Click image for larger version

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                            Posted by [Bill*]:
                            Loud and lively,,, Click image for larger version

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                            • #59
                              Posted by [Bill*]:
                              Totally cool structure, Click image for larger version

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                              Posted by [Bill*]:
                              Intricate layering and form,, Click image for larger version

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                              Posted by [Bill*]:
                              Smokey Bear says,, Remember!! Only YOU!! can prevent eggs like this,, Click image for larger version

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                              Posted by [Bill*]:
                              Lordy, the most rare habit of pseudomorph in an egg I have ever encountered. Click image for larger version

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                              • #60
                                Posted by [Daisy Mae]:
                                Just beautiful Bill! Click image for larger version

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                                Posted by [rmartin]:
                                Bill* wrote:
                                Lordy, the most rare habit of pseudomorph in an egg I have ever encountered.
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                                Wow.....Just Wow!


                                Posted by [Bill*]:
                                A light in the darkness ,, no wait,, I mean a dark in the lightness, Click image for larger version

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                                Posted by [Bill*]:
                                A dark and brooding egg, from a new deposit unknown to the public,, yet. Click image for larger version

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                                Posted by [JoshinMO]:
                                Congrats on The new spot, nice egg also.
                                I keep six honest serving-men (they taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When and How and Where and Who.

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