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Rock&Gem Magazine|January 2018

Working with Synthetic Quartz

Bob Rush
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For many years, I have worked with synthetic quartz, mostly utilizing it for the top layer in a triplet cabochon, but also putting it on both the top and bottom, depending on what I want the cab to look like. I like it because it is always crystal clear, fracture free, and readily available at a reasonable cost. It is relatively easy to cut and polish, but you must use caution in your cabbing activities to ensure it doesn’t get overheated, or it will fracture.

This story is from the January 2018 edition of Rock&Gem Magazine.

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