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It makes sense now, but I guess I spent my life thinking this kind of process was actually cutting and not grinding. Well TIL.
by brikelly 2y ago
It makes sense now, but I guess I spent my life thinking this kind of process was actually cutting and not grinding. Well TIL.
- Retric 2y agoThe stage before what was shown may involve actual cutting/sawing and or cleavage. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleavage_(crystal) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleavage_(crystal) This allows you to preserve material for making multiple gems where grinding can only result in a single piece.