Cutting Rough Spinel

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OpalSpectrum
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Cutting Rough Spinel

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I noticed that this video is working again so I will just post it here

OpalSupreme wrote:I found this video about cutting rough spinel in Myanmar made by mr. Federico Barlocher

for me this lady is amazing ( I mean her skills and technique ;) ) and she is real gem-cutting master.. + the spinel is just :shock:
I think every gem-cutter should see this
enjoy :D




he has many great videos about gems and I suggest to check his channel



btw. notice the final polishing machine :o hard to believe they are able to cut and finish nice gem with this tools
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Geez. That's a huge one too! What's something like that worth?
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I love their dop station, just a cut up can with a flame inside, kewl!
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