This is my first posting, and hopefully it's been posted in the right place. I recently acquired a few pieces of Morgan Hill Poppy Jasper, and I must say that one of the pieces I'm kind of awe struck by. I am fairly new to rock collecting, and lapidary work; however, I think I have picked up the skill quite well. Assuming my skill set is adequate, I'm still wondering if a piece that is this beautiful is more valuable cabbed out. I think I can probably get 1 or 2 cabs out of it, or just polished as a specimen. Any experience and advise on this stone and this topic in general would be greatly appreciated. I've attached a picture of the Poppy Jasper in question. Also I've attached a picture of my latest cab so you guys can get an idea of my cabbing skill level. Lastly, I know that the cab is agate, and therefore probably very difficult to pinpoint locale, but if anybody has any suggestions on that that would be welcome as well. I'm excited to be a part of this forum. 2 months into the hobby, and I'm loving it.
Michael
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