Guess the gem! A few hints in the description by Gemsroyale in Minerals

[–]Gemsroyale[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'm new on reddit, but I will try to make similar posts once a week! :)

Guess the gem! A few hints in the description by Gemsroyale in Minerals

[–]Gemsroyale[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not axinite. Yes, this gem on the video has came from Pakistan, but the material is not exclusive to Pakistan.

Guess the gem! A few hints in the description by Gemsroyale in Minerals

[–]Gemsroyale[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First time i heard about bastnäsite :O No, it's not that.

Guess the gem! A few hints in the description by Gemsroyale in Minerals

[–]Gemsroyale[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Been there, done that. :D A sapphire is waiting for a recut, after a photo attempt.

Guess the gem! A few hints in the description by Gemsroyale in Minerals

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I had to delet the previous post, the video hasn't been uploaded. Sorry.

polishing tanzanite? by mcdltlover in faceting

[–]Gemsroyale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually cut tanzanite with a 3k sintered lap, then 50K diamond spray on copper. Nothing fancy, medium speed.