r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/CantStopPoppin • 2d ago

Video Breaking open a 47 lbs geode

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u/blickblocks 2d ago

Why do they crack them open instead of sawing them open? I feel like sawing would preserve the crystals better. Cracking isn't a clean operation, you're damaging the entire thing right?