I had this core sample the other day that was behaving like a diva. It wouldn’t split properly, and the whole crew was waiting on me to get some decent data. Sometimes I wonder if they develop personalities based on their mineralogy. Anyone else had a core try to steal the show?
I’ve definitely had cores that throw a fit just when you need them to behave. That stubborn sample can feel like it’s auditioning for a drama role! It’s almost like they sense the pressure.
It really feels like some cores just want to test our patience! I’ve had success with a little WD-40 on stubborn samples — it can help with those pesky splits. What do you think might be going on with the mineralogy?