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Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils
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⭐ Gemstone & Mineral Show n Tell
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<blockquote data-quote="Badge" data-source="post: 632175" data-attributes="member: 21082"><p>What hair I have left is already grey so I'm in the right game. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p>I have started on a garnet. It seems to be very fragile but getting there slowly. For the polishing steps I'm trying the Cerium Oxy Laps with better results but still a long way off. I read that a perspex lap can be used with cerium oxide so I got one to try, and I also got a new aluminium lap. I thought the cerium oxide would tear through perspex. Working out how to use each one will take time and on a stone that doesn't crack as easy as this particulat garnet. Maybe the perspex lap for the oxy laps? </p><p>Thanks for the tips. This forum is great for getting advice. So far between you and Wally I'm feeling confident I'll get a half decent polish soon.</p><p>Cheers.</p><p>Badge.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Badge, post: 632175, member: 21082"] What hair I have left is already grey so I'm in the right game. :D I have started on a garnet. It seems to be very fragile but getting there slowly. For the polishing steps I'm trying the Cerium Oxy Laps with better results but still a long way off. I read that a perspex lap can be used with cerium oxide so I got one to try, and I also got a new aluminium lap. I thought the cerium oxide would tear through perspex. Working out how to use each one will take time and on a stone that doesn't crack as easy as this particulat garnet. Maybe the perspex lap for the oxy laps? Thanks for the tips. This forum is great for getting advice. So far between you and Wally I'm feeling confident I'll get a half decent polish soon. Cheers. Badge. [/QUOTE]
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