[Jewelry making - Article 00890] - Re: [Orchid] High polish on Rhodocrosite

[Mark Zirinsky]

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>     Can anyone tell me the best method to get a high polish on
>     rhodocrosite (massive)?

    rhodochrosite - diamond 50,000/100,000 mesh with vinegar spray if
    the material is cracked, otherwise if no fractures cerium/ vinegar
    mixture 

    but, if you mean rhodonite, then polish w/14,000 diamond or cerium
    on leather 

Mark Zirinsky,
Denver

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