My tiny Australian opal collection
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Iskandarman
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My tiny Australian opal collection
Easy to cut and polish.
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- Lightning Ridge opal 8.55 carats
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- Lightning Ridge Potch with some precious portion 3.2 carats
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PinkDiamond
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Re: My tiny Australian opal collection
Cool. What do you use to cut?
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Iskandarman
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Re: My tiny Australian opal collection
sandpaper and hand grinding wheel
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PinkDiamond
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Re: My tiny Australian opal collection
I cut my first opal using sandpaper, files, and battery operated nail salon tools. 
PinkDiamond
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opalcreations
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Re: My tiny Australian opal collection
It's not the size that counts, it how it sparkles 
Like Pink, I too used hand polishing methods on my 1st stones
Like Pink, I too used hand polishing methods on my 1st stones
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Iskandarman
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Re: My tiny Australian opal collection
i agree.....