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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;desertgem, post: 3316251, member: 15199&quot;]It is iolite or gem blue cordierite. One of my&nbsp; other hobbies is faceting gems. Since you started the thread, I will add.</p><p><br /></p><p>here are 3 spessartite garnets I did ( they are in clamp holders&nbsp; for display) </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]878875[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>here is a ruby red Tanzania garnet I cut into a gem for a ring for me <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; in the dop.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]878876[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>On my pinkie</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]878877[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>On display.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]878879[/ATTACH]&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>This is a difficult material to cut as fractures are common.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]878880[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Clinohumite, a rather rare gemstone cut from rough for a niece.</p><p><br /></p><p>So thanks for the opportunity! </p><p><br /></p><p>Jim[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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