The BIG Surprise from yesterday.

[goldhog]

So... we were out doing our controlled testing run on the new Raptor Flare 2.0.
LOT's of work... long day. After all was done, we packed up, and everyone was leaving.
I waived by to all... then decided to walk back to the dirt pile. Walking around it snooping
for gems like I always do.
There was a little purplish / green showing through near the bottom.
Reached down and pulled this garnet ball out.
Pretty cool.
I've found big ones before but this is a monster. Over one pound... and over 2300 carats.
You just got to love the dirt.
Also put up some pics of the testing gold.
Doc



Some other pics from the run.

 

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[motohed]

That thing is huge , it must be worth some money . It would be cool to facet that thing . I may have to dust off my faceter .

 

[johnedoe]

WOW...... just WOW.... good stuff there Doc.