ok guys, I am a spherulite collecter, I get a lot along the san diego coast, and am well known for my unique collection. here is another source that I found...
Hello. I have got many rough stones facet and cab. quality direct from pakistani and afghani mines Spessartine, axinite, Emerald, Corundum, ruby, Almandine,...
Can anyone tell me how to polish selenite from logs. want to make some 38 by 50 mm cabochons with dome tops but can not get good polish. Thanks for any...
good luck. selenite is very scaly and porous. makes it impossible to come away with a crystal clear polish job. all you can do is sculpt it. wear a mask,...
These are some new prepared Crinoids and Polished Moroccan Septarian Cpncretion : Crinoids http://www.geocities.com/scyphocrinites5/cy.htm Septarian...
I"m new to polishing with a flat lap. When I try to Fianl polish agate with the felt lap and compound my aate gets cloudy not the mirror type polish it should....
... If you start with say 100 diamond grit ( rough ) - give a good initial grind. Then 360, 600 & 1200 prepolish on crystolite laps. Make sure no scratches &...
I don't post a lot on the group I have to admit....lol....I'll try to do better. I am into all kinds of things like spell casting, crystal energy, rieki, and...
Good to meet you and welcome to the group. Lapidary is the art of working with stones for ornamental purposes. In other words, polishing and carving and...
We have new stock of Amethyst, Ruby, Zircon, Epidot, Diopside, Morganite, Clinohumite, Lapis, Garnet, Quartz, Peridot, Kunzite ..... ) We deal in rough, cut...
Hello all rock and gem enthusiasts. I am posting to warn all of a potential threat to the group because it looks like I have been scammed by a member going by...
We wanted to let you know about an upcoming show in Kentucky. Hope to see you there :-) James Carpenter Unconventional Lapidarist ... Bluegrass Gem & Mineral...
Hello James, I have some cut spinel and topaz and can send them to you if you permit me.You can analyze and send payment when you recieve. Please send me your...
Hi All - We are offering a parcel of Sapphire rough for sale. This rough was purchased a few years ago from a gentleman from the Outback. I bought two...
Hi guys & girls. We finally have our web page up and running. The URL is www.freespiritlapidary.com. Please take a look and comment if you wish. Our pricing...
Hi All , These are few well prepared and nicely detailed Scyphocrinites Crinoids : http://www.geocities.com/scyphocrinites3/scr.htm Regards M.Youssef...
Hi, I am new to cabachon making. I am having trouble polishing cabs made from fluorite and iolite. They turn white and scratch very badly while polishing with...
Hello, Some materials from different sources are softer than others. I have this experience long time ago. You might need to switch to , if you could, slower...
Hi There To All, I've recently had some emails from people wanting to take up making jewellery and working with gemstones. For anyone new to the hobby or for...
Greetings all, My wife would like to take up jewelry making as a hobby. It would be a nice offshoot of my lapidary stuff. :) Anyways, I am wondering if there...
Rio Grande offers a few; I would check out Lapidary Journal (sorry, Jewelry Arts) and see what's in their classified section Best I have to offer. good luck! ...
Hello Ron, I am selling rough stones, ruby, sapphire for cutting. I also have rough for tumbling as well. See my website www.rubyforfree.com Teera T. ... From:...
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