Ethiopian Opal

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Date: May 23, 2005 at 17:30:29
From: Peggy Hanson/Eccentricities, [dialup-4.141.62.31.dial1.boston1.level3.net]
Subject: Ethiopian Opal

I sell Ethiopian Opal - there always seems to be a lot of quesitons on the cutting. A stabilization process is being sent to me which I will happily share. People have had success in cutting this opal with NO HEAT. Leather laps produce hot spots. A muslin lap and French cerium has been recommended to me. A lot of cold water. Chocolate opal responds poorly to any type of heat. Really scrutinize the piece you are cutting prior to buying in bright sunlight - fracture lines will show up readily in the sun.

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