[Jewelry making - Article 00472] - Re: [Orchid] Diamond cutting

[Peter W . Rowe]

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>      Peter's explanation is about as perfect as is possible in such a
>     short format, but I disagree mildly with one point. While the
>     octahedral is the cleavage plane, and the cubic is the sawing
>     plane, I believe the dodecahedral, or polishing plane, is the
>     softest direction, not the cubic. 

    thanks for the compliment James.  I believe you are correct in your 
    correction. I won't even try to say i was simplifying.  I just forgot
    that bit. Thanks for the clarification. 

Peter

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