Slabbing and Cabbing a Kokernot 06 Ranch Agate

I went rockhounding in West Texas at the Kokernot 06 Ranch and found a cool looking agate. Would it make a beautiful cabochon? Let’s find out!

[@matthewcarey7323]

The colors and details are great, still a winner in my book!

[@spwinaustin]

Thanks so much!

[@Mike-br8vb]

Absolutely fantastic cab Scott!!

[@spwinaustin]

Thank you Mike!

[@jerrybynum4143]

Wow did not see that coming out so awesome. Love it

[@spwinaustin]

Thank you Jerry!😁

[@jeanniehoffman2769]

Gorgeous ❤

[@spwinaustin]

Thanks so much Jeannie!

[@greatnorthernviews3052]

Challenging rock I think it was worth the work. Looks nice.

[@spwinaustin]

Thank you! It turned out ok all things considered 🤔

[@bco63d]

I think it looks great and you did a great job with it.
I wonder if rocks like that with many vugs, cracks, and crevices could be filled with clear acrylics such as you see people do with wood tables, countertops, and such.

[@spwinaustin]

Thanks! I’m certain the slabs could be coated to make them more sound and shiny. That would look pretty cool!

[@roman11469]

Gorgeous stone and I like that you showed what it looked like in the field! What a metamorphosis…Do you think the mixed hardness of the rock contributed to it being difficult to shape?

[@spwinaustin]

It definitely doesn’t help!😁

[@maybeebuzzy2265]

Here's my "duhm" question, is there a clear filler that you can use on stones like this? Legit wondering.

[@spwinaustin]

I believe there are fillers that could be used but I’ve never tried them. Thanks for watching !

[@leannaerickson9745]

You done good! I like the way the red mossy (?) side balances with the darker side, a nice asymmetrical balance.🪨🌟(Rock Star)!

[@spwinaustin]

Thanks so much Leanna, I sure appreciate you watching!