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Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils
Gemstones and Minerals
Lets Talk Cuts
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<blockquote data-quote="Mr Magoo" data-source="post: 475272" data-attributes="member: 3008"><p>I would be tempted to cut for the blue as it is a great colour. Because either way you will probably have a dark stone. Best way to check for final result/colour is to conduct a white paper test. <a href="https://www.gemsociety.org/article/using-white-paper-test/" target="_blank">https://www.gemsociety.org/article/using-white-paper-test/</a></p><p></p><p>Also a dichroscope if available will help indicate true colour.</p><p><a href="https://www.gemsociety.org/article/just-ask-jeff-what-is-a-dichroscope-and-how-do-i-use-one/" target="_blank">https://www.gemsociety.org/article/just-ask-jeff-what-is-a-dichroscope-and-how-do-i-use-one/</a></p><p></p><p>I'd be tempted for a shallow as possible cut with a low facet count on the pavillion to act as large (relative) mirrors to bounce back 'winks' of light.</p><p>What ever you decide, it would be great to see the finished result.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mr Magoo, post: 475272, member: 3008"] I would be tempted to cut for the blue as it is a great colour. Because either way you will probably have a dark stone. Best way to check for final result/colour is to conduct a white paper test. [url]https://www.gemsociety.org/article/using-white-paper-test/[/url] Also a dichroscope if available will help indicate true colour. [url]https://www.gemsociety.org/article/just-ask-jeff-what-is-a-dichroscope-and-how-do-i-use-one/[/url] I'd be tempted for a shallow as possible cut with a low facet count on the pavillion to act as large (relative) mirrors to bounce back 'winks' of light. What ever you decide, it would be great to see the finished result. [/QUOTE]
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