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The fundamentals of L/W, P/W, C/W: Topaz: Finding the Cleavage & Orienting
Faceting Designs
Designs for faceting gem materials.
Optimizing Faceting Angles Question
More faceting questions from the Mail Bag: I am faceting an Aquamarine with optimized angles using your Catamaran design from 2003. However, using GemRay to optimize the angles for the best figure or Merit, the weight fraction gets reduced from .663 to .488 which is a large loss in yield. Neglecting the issue of yield,
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Largest Native Maryland Faceted Gemstone in Existence
Here’s an interesting article about faceter William Nagy, a Rockville, Maryland Member of the GLMSMC – who has faceted the largest documented gem cut from native Maryland rough. The gem is Smoky Quartz, finished weight of 72.5 carats, and 29.82 mm x 23.36 mm size. Mr. Nagy has honored me by using my Sultan’s Seat
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