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Tips For Making Your Own White Quartz Crystal
- Oct 27, 2021-

The White Calacatta Quartz slab is a member of the quartz family of the quartz crystals that are formed in nature. The crystal is usually shaped as an oblong oval with a mildly rough top. The face has numerous facets, which give this stone its unique character. There are two distinctive faces on each side of the stone that produce different colored gemstones.

There are two common ways to cut the white calacatta quartz slab. One method involves pruning the stone into a quarter-inch square. This leaves a long white line across the face of the stone. Then another way is to use a diamond core drill bit and carefully chip away the rough edges of the face so that the gemstone can be viewed. Either method leaves a beautiful long line down the inside of the stone.

There are several things that you should know before beginning to cut your own slabs. First, if the 10 square inch slab requires additional cutting to create the intended one-inch face then it will cost you more to start out with. Second, if the one-inch face needs additional facets, then you have to take out those facets before starting the process of cutting. Third, if the 10 square inch slab is one with prominent relief, then the process will be much more difficult. Fourth, it may not be necessary to chip away the rough surface of the face; in this case it might be cheaper to leave the rough surface intact.

After learning how to properly cut a White Calacatta Quartz Slab, you will notice that the resulting gemstones vary in size. The bigger the gemstone, the larger the square. In order to determine the size of the resulting gemstone, you need to determine the geometric mean of each face. If the face has a large area then it is obviously smaller than one with a small area.

Once you determine the minimum required face dimensions, you can begin to calculate the minimum number of pieces that will be required to finish the job. Once you have determined the required number of pieces, then you will need to find a good supplier. While there are many suppliers out there, it is important to find a good one who charges reasonable prices. One way to determine the quality of a supplier is to check with the Better Business Bureau.

After all the pieces are ready, you will need to measure and shape them and then set them into place. You will have to use wood putty to hold them in place while you hammer them in by using a wood hammer. The amount of time taken to complete this process will depend on the size and the roughness of the face. When all the pieces have been placed into place, you should cover the entire surface of the White Calacatta Quartz Slab with thin paper or plaster before sealing it to keep it clean and dry.


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