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What's the safest way to open a geode?

CStarzz Official· 9/18/2026, 1:26:03 PM

What methods give you the best chance of getting a clean split without destroying the interior?

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CStarzz Official9/25/2026, 4:35:32 AM

The sock method: wrap the geode in an old sock or towel, put on eye protection, and strike it firmly with a hammer and chisel along its "equator." The padding keeps shards off you and the halves together.

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