Message #48045

[ileney]

Maybe I missed this since you have been a member here, but are you a lapidary, and tried cutting this type of material before ?

Interesting that it is muddy when cut..  When I use to cut into stabilized turquoise, I do not recall it being muddy..

Yes, I enjoy cutting stones. I rarely knowingly buy stabilized material (not even turquoise) as I prefer stones that are naturally stable (and yes, that gets pricey for turquoise). I assume this material must routinely be stabilized somehow (opticon?) as it really is just so muddy naturally, unless it, like turquoise, comes in different grades. I hadn't seen it carved before, just in slabs and cabs.

As for the second bottle, I confess that Joey is right and I was referring to the stopper openings.