[Jewelry making - Article 00271] - Re: [Orchid] Polishing ametrine rough with a Dremel tool

[Galarneau's]

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    Tamara, I would not attempt to work any stone (especially  a quartz
    stone) until I had the knowledge of lapidary.  You should go to a
    local library and look up lapidary and learn a little about the
    grinding of rocks before you grind on this crystal.  Quartz can be
    one nasty stone to grind with a motor tool.  Even accomplished
    lapidaries shun working on quartz carvings. Quartz is chippy, heat
    sensitive, and easily stress to internal breakage.  Get some
    education before you attempt this endeavor. 

Gerry Galarneau

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