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[GatorGal]

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???

[Slabbercabber]

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

[mirkaba]

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

[55fossil]

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

[Jhon P]

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

[hummingbirdstones]

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

[vitzitziltecpatl]

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

[Redrummd]

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...

[GatorGal]

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