Rocks and Minerals Polishing Archives - Tech Diamond Tools https://techdiamondtools.com/category/rocks-and-minerals-polishing/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:47:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 117147813 Gem Polishing with Diamond Compounds https://techdiamondtools.com/2022/08/04/gem-polishing-with-techdiamondtools-diamond-compounds/ https://techdiamondtools.com/2022/08/04/gem-polishing-with-techdiamondtools-diamond-compounds/#respond Thu, 04 Aug 2022 19:58:07 +0000 https://techdiamondtools.com/?p=7116 Gem polishing is one of the most popular applications of diamond polishing compounds. Hence, to answer our customers’ questions and provide them with details and tips, we never stop to learn more about the gem polishing processes. Not long ago, we reached out to Midwest Faceters and asked them whether they would like to test our diamond […]

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]]> Gem polishing is one of the most popular applications of diamond polishing compounds. Hence, to answer our customers’ questions and provide them with details and tips, we never stop to learn more about the gem polishing processes. Not long ago, we reached out to Midwest Faceters and asked them whether they would like to test our diamond polishing pastes. Now, there is an article by Dr. Reg Williams in The Midwest Faceter where Dr. Reg shares their experience of working with our compounds. Please, find it further below. We hope you will enjoy the reading and find some new tips.

The cover of The Midwest Faceter magazine with a picture of Nigerian Sapphire
The first page of the July issue of The Midwest Faceter.
An article about gem polishing with TechDiamondTools diamond polishing pastes.
The article about the TechDiamondTools polishing compounds.

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]]> https://techdiamondtools.com/2022/08/04/gem-polishing-with-techdiamondtools-diamond-compounds/feed/ 0 8776 How to polish a Petoskey stone? https://techdiamondtools.com/2021/11/03/how-to-polish-a-petoskey-stone/ https://techdiamondtools.com/2021/11/03/how-to-polish-a-petoskey-stone/#respond Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:35:14 +0000 https://techdiamondtools.com/?p=6633 Do you want to polish a Petoskey stone? Read further to learn how!

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]]> Thanks to one of our magnificent customers, we can share some tips about Petoskey stone polishing with you. If you seek the best way to do the job, check what Lindsey does to get her rocks to shine like stars.

1) Soak rocks in vinegar for a few hours.

2) Use a metal file for shaping and (or) to smooth out any extremely rough surfaces.

3) Hand wet sand with 100/150 grit paper for at least 30+ minutes.

4) Wet sand with 220 grit for the same amount of time.

5) Then, wet sand with 320/400, 600, and 1500 grits (you do not have to spend as much time with these grits).

6) Then, use a piece of denim to polish with the 5,000 Grit diamond compound.

7) Repeat with 14,000 Grit and 200,000 Grit.

8) Use a separate piece of denim for each Grit.

9) Be sure to change your water frequently and rinse the rock thoroughly between each sanding.

That’s it. Now, you know how to add some mesmerizing shine to your stone.

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TechDiamondTools polishing pastes for Petoskey stone polishing.

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