Gem Junior Course
Polishing – Summary
By International Gem Society, updated on
Unit 10: Polishing - Making Gems Shine
Time for gem spa day! These words describe how we make gemstones sparkle and shine.
- Abrasives - Rough materials, like sandpaper, used to smooth gems.
- Buff - To polish something until it shines.
- Polishing compounds - Special pastes or liquids that make gems shiny.
- Diamond paste - A polishing paste made with tiny diamond bits.
- Sandpaper - Rough paper used to smooth surfaces.
- Precautions - Careful actions to keep something safe.
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