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 Post subject: Uncut-unpolished stones
PostPosted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:54 am 
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I have a good quantity of uncut-unpolished stones, Garnets, Ruby, smoky-quarse, Amatiste and Emeralds; they were cleaned from all dirt but the Garnets still have a thin rocky-film around. Is there a way to remove this?

Another thing..I want to sell them (not in Ebay), I know the price will be lower but I want to develop it as a side $$ entry, hopefully can develop.

Does any one could refer me to some one please?


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PostPosted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:45 am 
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Cleaning:

1. Hold in hand and grind off the outer crust.

2. Tumbling is another way, especially for smaller stones. Just check often so you don't remove too much of the good parts!

Good luck.

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Thank you Richard


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