Sharon asks…
Where is the agate gemstone located?
where did you get the information?
admin answers:
I've got one in my pocket.
Richard asks…
What color of agate to choose?
I was thinking of buying an agate for my brother but I don't know which color to buy since there was so many types...... I thought of choosing my brother's favorite color (problem is I don't know my bro's favorite one...) So I asked one of my friend the same question but surprisingly, he asked me to choose the color which is opposite to my brother's favorite and I don't know the reason yet.... Anymore suggestions?
admin answers:
I would stick with a very rich colored stone, like red, green or brown.
Jenny asks…
Are Black Onyx and Black Agate The Same?
Would like to get a black onyx men's ring in sterling silver. I really cannot afford gold at this time, but would like to know black onyx is suitable for a silver ring. Is the gemstone durable enough for a men's ring, I would use a large size ring of 12 and would expect to have a large black onyx gem stone mounted in it. Any suggestions or advice would be highly appreciated.
admin answers:
Hi, most black onyx that you see in gemstone or jewelry stores is treated to get a uniform black color. Black onyx when it is dug up (mined) would normally have white streaks in the gemstone. This is the natural form in which black onyx is found. Black agate is agate that is dyed black and often sold as black onyx. This issue becomes relevant if you specifcally need a black onyx gemstone, in this case black dyed agate would surely not be acceptable. There is a third black gemstone that is sometimes confused for black onyx and that is black spinel. Black spinel and black onyx are both mined in Thailand. Black spinel gets a better gloss after polish as compared to black onyx. Black spinel does not need any color enhancing treatment as the gemstone is naturally found in a dark black form. Black onyx is a good choice for a men's ring as, it is durable and economical. You will therefore find many men's black onyx rings in sterling silver and gold. When you do choose a design, try not to select one where the gemstone is raised too high above the silver or gold mounting. This high profile makes the black onyx more likely to be damaged by physical impact. Most of this information was got from the link mentioned below, you could also see some design suggestions for your black onyx men's ring.
Betty asks…
How do I dye agate and other mineral slabs?
admin answers:
I don't thing you can if they've been polished. If not, seek help from a store who sells the material.
Robert asks…
How do you polish an agate?
It's a stone on te outside . They are cut open and I wanna polish the inside
admin answers:
Hello there,
Agates are quite hard. Because of that they take polish very well, but are hard to work unless you have lapidary tools. If the saw left a smooth surface, you can sand and then polish it. If the cut is uneven, they you need to grind the surface smooth before you polish. Assuming you do not have access to lapidary tools, you can do it by hand, but it will take a while.
First sand the surface using about 220 wet sandpaper. Then follow up with a 400 to 600 grind wet sandpaper (anywhere in that range). That is will get the surface ready for a final polish. You can use an old leather chamois for that. For the final polish you need an extremely final abrasive like jeweler's rouge. If you cannot find some of that, take auto polishing compound and would with the chamois.
Remember always work (sand and polish) with it wet.
Later.
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