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I2Choosing the Stone...Grinding...Sanding...Polishing...Tips for CuttingCabochons  \nThe Arbor...Laps...Polishing Laps...The Faceting Head(Arm)Faceting··  ·  .  .·  ·  ·  30Dopping and Preforming...Cutting...The Step Cut...Faceting the Crown...Back to the Table Facet...The Brilliant Cut (Round)...Other Forms andCuts...Tips for Cutting Facets  \nLapidary Supply Houses ...·  ·46Publications.·47Index ..  .  .·48  \nI inch=38.1o millimetres2 inches =so.8o millimetresI foot =30.48 centimetresI yard=0.9I44 metre  \n8  \nI7  \n# Before You Begin\n\nties of various stones can be found on pages I6 ana  \n45.A practical rule of thumb is:if a stone can bescratched by feldspar,it is too soft to cut(withthe exception of a few rare stones and stones to beexhibited but not used as jewelry).  \nOne of the main features of this book is todescribe to you the simplest and most inexpensiveeq","cbCaialdkk1Kt3yK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaialdkk1Kt3yK","pdf",2828289,56,"English","# Before You Begin\n## Make an Experiment\n## Hand Grinding and Polishing\n## Stone Selection\n## Metric Conversion Chart\n## Grinding Wheels and Polishing","[{\"question\":\"What is the main idea of the book for beginners?\",\"answer\":\"The book focuses on the simplest and most inexpensive equipment for cutting stones, encouraging beginners to start with tools that do not require a large budget.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the book say tool cost affects results?\",\"answer\":\"It notes that successful lapidary work depends more on skill in using available tools than on how expensive they are; simple tools can still produce excellent results.\"},{\"question\":\"Which factors determine the beauty and value of a stone?\",\"answer\":\"Beauty depends on color plus purity, lustre, fire, form, and sometimes special attributes like cat’s-eye or star effects; rarity influences value because cutting consumes time and energy.\"}]","STONE GRINDING - POLISHING - Make Your Own Gems | PDF",1790691331,141]