From The Gemology Project
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− | [[Image:BeginnerTetraOpal.gif |thumb|right|300px|Render in Fire Opal with 10° head shadow]]
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− | [[Image:BeginnerTetraZircon.gif|thumb|right|300px|Render in Zircon with 10° head shadow]]
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− | This got redesigned after an interesting conversation with Symmetrygemstones on reddit, it now cuts edge-on and should be quicker and easier to facet.
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− | Should give good light return in everything from Opal (1.45) to Zircon (1.81), diamond simulants seem to be too refractive due to how deep the stone is.
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− | You will need to take care with meeting the points after transfer due to the lack of girdle, but as long as you don't overcut there is a little leeway with the meet.
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− | If you cut this, please consider posting an image here or messaging me on the forum with a picture of the cut stone.
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Latest revision as of 18:56, 10 January 2020