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Title: Should I cut it????
Post by: GatorGal on April 17, 2017, 10:05:03 PM

I have had this 31 pound Coprolite for about 5 years. I have gone back and forth on whether to cut it or keep it as is. It is almost a full round Dino Doo and I love the idea of not messing with the integrity of its natural state, but on the other hand, I would love to see what is in it and maybe get some really cool cabs out of it. Totally undecided! What do you guys think???

Title: Re: Should I cut it????
Post by: Slabbercabber on April 18, 2017, 04:37:44 AM

Google photos of coprolite and see if you like the probable results better than the whole.

Title: Re: Should I cut it????
Post by: mirkaba on April 18, 2017, 06:00:02 AM

Up to you............but I would split it in two and think about it some more :)

Title: Re: Should I cut it????
Post by: 55fossil on April 18, 2017, 06:34:37 AM

   Another option....  Polish one of the faces. This can make an awesome display and still show the whole piece.

Title: Re: Should I cut it????
Post by: Jhon P on April 18, 2017, 06:58:07 AM

It is cool! Keep it and buy anouther piece to cut up and cab.

Title: Re: Should I cut it????
Post by: hummingbirdstones on April 18, 2017, 07:12:31 AM

I'm with Mirkaba!  At least see what's in it.  If it's really, really, cool, you can give me a slab!   :toothy12:

Title: Re: Should I cut it????
Post by: vitzitziltecpatl on April 18, 2017, 07:35:05 AM

I like sawing to make a base on whatever orientation makes for a nice "stand-up" specimen.

Title: Re: Should I cut it????
Post by: Redrummd on April 18, 2017, 08:45:42 AM

I agree with cutting one flat spot to see what is inside.  If not so good inside you just create a flat spot for it to sit on and if a wow inside - keep slabbing...

Title: Re: Should I cut it????
Post by: GatorGal on April 18, 2017, 10:38:16 AM

Okay, I am going to cut it! I use to have a 75 pound end piece off a 6ft long Coprolite that came out of a canyon somewhere in Utah. I picked it up at the Q. The couple spend two years trying to figure out how they were gonna get it out of the canyon. They ended up using a crane from what they said. It was a gorgeous chunk with the face polished. My husband sold it some time back to someone in our club I think. But my memory you know......

Anyway, decision made.....I will post pics as soon as it is cut.  :hello2