Agate Dad

Let's fire up our 8" cabking lapidary polishing unit and polish up one of Michigan's fossils, the notorious "Petoskey Stone". This beautiful fossil was given to my by @MichiganRocksand I take about an hour and a half to polish this beautiful fossil, to the best of my ability and what the stone will allow me to with its natural flaws. I had a ton of fun working on this project and look forward to more, be sure to check out all the links below! Petoskey stone is a fossil rock formed from the remains of the rugose coral Hexagonaria percarinata. These corals are believed to have existed before the dinosaurs and thrived during a time when a warm, shallow sea covered a large part of the Great Lakes region. Cabking: https://linktr.ee/AgateDad Subscribe to @MichiganRocks -- SUBSCRIBE -- https://www.youtube.com/c/agatedad?sub_confirmation=1 Help support our channel by becoming a member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXGbf13yNPDgZStw4ReBaw/join *TOP 5 LAPIDARY VIDEOS* Are These Agates?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG1eX-X8myA What's Inside Porphyry??: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw2ayOj5yjw&t=43s Cutting Galaxy Stone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMRSVG-iSzQ&t=31s Slabbing RARE Bullseye Jasper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip_H05Ibxi0&t=315s Cutting Agates w/ Tile Saw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1n0YCUeUVg&t=193s -- ALL AGATE DAD LINKS -- https://linktr.ee/AgateDad (Info on links shared below) -- CABKING -- Use code AGATEDAD to save 10% (excluding machines, extended warranties, and gift cards) -- HI-TECH DIAMOND - LAPIDARY EQUIPMENT -- Use code AGATEDAD to save 10% (excluding machines, extended warranties, and gift cards) -- CKG SCOOPS -- Use code AGATEDAD for 10% off your order #fossil #agatedad #lapidary #petoskey #michigan

I found a 2 billion year old (estimation) stromatolite fossil on the North Shore of Lake Superior (Minnesota)! This stromatolite is known as "Mary Ellen Jasper" and is an ancient algea! #fossil #agatedad #rockhounding #jasper #treasure #geology

Check out the full cutting video where many beautiful agates are cut open https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6zW1takiH4 #agatedad #lapidary #agate #geology #agates #minerals #gems

Check out the full cutting video with many other agates cut open! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6zW1takiH4 #agatedad #lapidary #agate #gemstones #geology

I fixed a broken Gary green jasper cabochon of mine that broke. Check out the video of this being made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZueL2GPNxU Check out the video of this being fixed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHD4Qtqx310 I used my 8" @CabKing to polish this cabochon...both times. Check it out here: https://linktr.ee/AgateDad #agatedad #lapidary #cabking #polishing

I avoided cutting an agate the way I wanted to cut it initially because of a pretty bad fracture, which would likely cause that fractured piece to break off during cutting. After cutting in a way I would normally not cut an agate like that, the beautiful bands inside were revealed and the agate was intact! #agatedad #lapidary #agate #fracture

Check out some macro shots of some Lake Superior agates. Here is the link to my macro lens I use for my iphone https://amzn.to/3VzU0y0 -- SUBSCRIBE -- https://www.youtube.com/c/agatedad?sub_confirmation=1 Help support our channel by becoming a member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXGbf13yNPDgZStw4ReBaw/join *TOP 5 ROCKHOUNDING VIDEOS* Unexpected Find at New Rockhounding Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEmmDeS3A1M&t=142s Finding Lake Superior Rocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQpaJV-Fkfg&t=561s Finding a BIG Lake Superior Agate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6dL-SkRI6I&t=431s Rockhounding an Unpicked Beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZVz104W-sk&t=666s Finding Amethyst on South Shore beach (WI): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m74kOskcAM4&t=118s *TOP 5 LAPIDARY VIDEOS* Are These Agates?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG1eX-X8myA What's Inside Porphyry??: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw2ayOj5yjw&t=43s Cutting Galaxy Stone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMRSVG-iSzQ&t=31s Slabbing RARE Bullseye Jasper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip_H05Ibxi0&t=315s Cutting Agates w/ Tile Saw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1n0YCUeUVg&t=193s -- ALL AGATE DAD LINKS -- https://linktr.ee/AgateDad (Info on links shared below) -- CABKING -- Use code AGATEDAD to save 10% (excluding machines, extended warranties, and gift cards) -- HI-TECH DIAMOND - LAPIDARY EQUIPMENT -- Use code AGATEDAD to save 10% (excluding machines, extended warranties, and gift cards) #macro #agatedad #agates #geology

This Lake Superior agate is breathtaking inside! I cut this on my 10" lapidary saw, check it out here under @HiTechDiamond https://linktr.ee/AgateDad #agatedad #agate #lapidary #gemstones #geology

In this lapidary agate cutting adventure we slice open a bunch of crazy agates that have breathtakingly beautiful bands inside! We are exposing these hidden bands by slicing them all open on our 10" @HiTechDiamond saw! We are cutting these amazing agates (state gemstone of Minnesota) for Daniel, this is 2 of 3 batches of cutting we are currently doing for him, out last batch is the big chunky agates! Make sure to subscribe with notifications on so you don't miss it! -- SUBSCRIBE -- https://www.youtube.com/c/agatedad?sub_confirmation=1 Help support our channel by becoming a member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXGbf13yNPDgZStw4ReBaw/join -- ALL AGATE DAD LINKS -- https://linktr.ee/AgateDad (Info on links shared below) *Anyone who is cutting any material with a lapidary saw should read their equipment's instruction manual before use and perform proper safety guidelines.* #lapidary #agatedad #gemstones #agate #minerals #geology

Check out this amazing agate that I sliced open on my 10” lapidary saw! #agatedad #lapidary #agate #minerals #gemstones #geology

Check out this amazing agatized coral under ultraviolet light! I am using the Convoy C8 to light this up, check it out here: https://kingsleynorth.com/?ref=agatedad&utm_source=tapfiliate #uv #agatedad #agatizedcoral #fossil

Found some prehnite on Lake Superior's North Shore (minnesota). Tossed it back! #prehnite #agatedad #rockhounding #minerals

Check out the suprising and beautiful details inside this amazing red agate from Arizona! Check out the full cutting video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aemJzdkBF8&t=81s #agatedad #lapidary #agate #arizona #geology

Let's take a look at this amazing agate under a macro lens! Check out my macro lens here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/agatedad (under filming gear) #agatedad #macro #agate

Check out this chunky agate from Arizona that I cut open on my 10" saw! #agatedad #agate #lapidary #hitechdiamond #gemstones #mineral

Check out this amazing agate that was cut open with my 10" lapidary saw! #agatedad #agate #lapidary #geology

Let's cut open some agates from Arizona and expose some internal beauty! I cut these agates open on my 10" Hi Tech Diamond saw! -- SUBSCRIBE -- https://www.youtube.com/c/agatedad?sub_confirmation=1 Help support our channel by becoming a member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXGbf13yNPDgZStw4ReBaw/join *TOP 5 ROCKHOUNDING VIDEOS* Unexpected Find at New Rockhounding Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEmmDeS3A1M&t=142s Finding Lake Superior Rocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQpaJV-Fkfg&t=561s Finding a BIG Lake Superior Agate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6dL-SkRI6I&t=431s Rockhounding an Unpicked Beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZVz104W-sk&t=666s Finding Amethyst on South Shore beach (WI): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m74kOskcAM4&t=118s *TOP 5 LAPIDARY VIDEOS* Are These Agates?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG1eX-X8myA What's Inside Porphyry??: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw2ayOj5yjw&t=43s Cutting Galaxy Stone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMRSVG-iSzQ&t=31s Slabbing RARE Bullseye Jasper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip_H05Ibxi0&t=315s Cutting Agates w/ Tile Saw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1n0YCUeUVg&t=193s -- ALL AGATE DAD LINKS -- https://linktr.ee/AgateDad (Info on links shared below) -- CABKING -- Use code AGATEDAD to save 10% (excluding machines, extended warranties, and gift cards) -- HI-TECH DIAMOND - LAPIDARY EQUIPMENT -- Use code AGATEDAD to save 10% (excluding machines, extended warranties, and gift cards) *Anyone who is cutting any material with a lapidary saw should read their equipments instruction manual before use and perform proper safety guidelines.* #agatedad #lapidary #agates #arizona #geology

Check out the full video where we cut open 13 Lake Superior agates here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyh5ad-Vasc #agatedad #lapidary #agate

Let's cut open 13 Lake Superior agate nodules with my 10" lapidary saw! These amazing minerals are Daniel's and I was happy to cut them open for him and even more happy that they were absolute beauties! -- SUBSCRIBE -- https://www.youtube.com/c/agatedad?sub_confirmation=1 Help support our channel by becoming a member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXGbf13yNPDgZStw4ReBaw/join *TOP 5 ROCKHOUNDING VIDEOS* Unexpected Find at New Rockhounding Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEmmDeS3A1M&t=142s Finding Lake Superior Rocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQpaJV-Fkfg&t=561s Finding a BIG Lake Superior Agate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6dL-SkRI6I&t=431s Rockhounding an Unpicked Beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZVz104W-sk&t=666s Finding Amethyst on South Shore beach (WI): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m74kOskcAM4&t=118s *TOP 5 LAPIDARY VIDEOS* Are These Agates?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG1eX-X8myA What's Inside Porphyry??: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw2ayOj5yjw&t=43s Cutting Galaxy Stone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMRSVG-iSzQ&t=31s Slabbing RARE Bullseye Jasper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip_H05Ibxi0&t=315s Cutting Agates w/ Tile Saw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1n0YCUeUVg&t=193s -- ALL AGATE DAD LINKS -- https://linktr.ee/AgateDad (Info on links shared below) -- CABKING -- Use code AGATEDAD to save 10% (excluding machines, extended warranties, and gift cards) -- HI-TECH DIAMOND - LAPIDARY EQUIPMENT -- Use code AGATEDAD to save 10% (excluding machines, extended warranties, and gift cards) *Anyone who is cutting any material with a lapidary saw should read their equipments instruction manual before use and perform proper safety guidelines.* #agatedad #lapidary #agate #minerals #geology #gemstones

I plucked a lake superior agate from the big lake just before a big wave came in to take it away! This was found on the North Shore of Minnesota! Check out the full adventure here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FW08UcYixQ #rockkhounding #agatedad #agates

Check out this amazing agatized coral I cut on my 10" lapidary saw. This amazing agatized fossil comes from florida! Check out my 10" Hi Tech Diamond saw here: https://linktr.ee/AgateDad #agatedad #fossil #agate #lapidary

I was sent a box of amaing minerals from Australia and what would normally take a couple weeks, took 77 days! This box of rocks was in transit so long because it encountered so many different problems along the way. This is the story of a well-travelled box of rocks. Another huge thank you to Rita for sending this amazing box over! -- SUBSCRIBE -- https://www.youtube.com/c/agatedad?sub_confirmation=1 Help support our channel by becoming a member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXGbf13yNPDgZStw4ReBaw/join *TOP 5 ROCKHOUNDING VIDEOS* Unexpected Find at New Rockhounding Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEmmDeS3A1M&t=142s Finding Lake Superior Rocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQpaJV-Fkfg&t=561s Finding a BIG Lake Superior Agate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6dL-SkRI6I&t=431s Rockhounding an Unpicked Beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZVz104W-sk&t=666s Finding Amethyst on South Shore beach (WI): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m74kOskcAM4&t=118s *TOP 5 LAPIDARY VIDEOS* Are These Agates?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG1eX-X8myA What's Inside Porphyry??: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw2ayOj5yjw&t=43s Cutting Galaxy Stone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMRSVG-iSzQ&t=31s Slabbing RARE Bullseye Jasper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip_H05Ibxi0&t=315s Cutting Agates w/ Tile Saw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1n0YCUeUVg&t=193s -- ALL AGATE DAD LINKS -- https://linktr.ee/AgateDad (Info on links shared below) Included in this amazing box of minerals are: agates, amethyst agates, jasper, mookaite, opals, tourmaline, stones with quartz, and many other amazing specimens! #agatedad #australia #gemstones #minerals #opals

Finding, cutting, and polishing some oolitic ironstone jasper I found in Northern Minnesota. I cut it on my 10" @HiTechDiamond saw and then shaped and polished it on my 8" @CabKing - all equipment can be found here: https://linktr.ee/AgateDad #lapidary #agatedad #rockhounding #mineral #cabochon #hobby #rocks

Here is a beautiful rodeo flats agate from arizona! #agatedad #agate #gemstones #arizona

Let's go beach hopping for agates on a cold and snowy winter day! Lake Superior was ready to rock but we got some goodies from its shores! I had a blast exploring the North Shore, nothing is going to stop us from having as much fun as we do! Scoopy can be found under Kingsley North below! -- SUBSCRIBE -- https://www.youtube.com/c/agatedad?sub_confirmation=1 Help support our channel by becoming a member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXGbf13yNPDgZStw4ReBaw/join *TOP 5 ROCKHOUNDING VIDEOS* Unexpected Find at New Rockhounding Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEmmDeS3A1M&t=142s Finding Lake Superior Rocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQpaJV-Fkfg&t=561s Finding a BIG Lake Superior Agate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6dL-SkRI6I&t=431s Rockhounding an Unpicked Beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZVz104W-sk&t=666s Finding Amethyst on South Shore beach (WI): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m74kOskcAM4&t=118s *TOP 5 LAPIDARY VIDEOS* Are These Agates?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG1eX-X8myA What's Inside Porphyry??: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw2ayOj5yjw&t=43s Cutting Galaxy Stone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMRSVG-iSzQ&t=31s Slabbing RARE Bullseye Jasper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip_H05Ibxi0&t=315s Cutting Agates w/ Tile Saw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1n0YCUeUVg&t=193s -- ALL AGATE DAD LINKS -- https://linktr.ee/AgateDad (Info on links shared below) #rockhounding #agatedad #lakesuperior #Lakesuperioragates #gemhunter