[Jewelry making - Article 00266] - Re: [Orchid] Tumble polish Larimar?

[Eve Welts]

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    Personally, I wouldn't try anything until you check with someone who
    knows Larimar well. It is a rare, soft, pectolite. It is quite
    special because there is little left to mine, as I have read. I
    certainly would not think coarse grit should be used, if at all, for
    long. However, I've been unable to locate instructions on tumbling
    it, also. I would do nothing until you have found someone who knows
    what to use. You might call Rio. They are usually extremely helpful
    about what media to use for tumbling. The number is: 1-800-545-6566.
    Often one of their tech people reads Orchid and I hope would make a
    comment here. 

Eve Welts

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