Polishing girdles should be relatively easy if you can avoid some common mistakes. “Cut Quartz 1,” smoky quartz, by Sandy Chase is licensed under CC By 2.0
Brown Quartz Faceted Round Cut
Faceted smoky quartz, viewed from the girdle. Photo by Sandy Chase. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
Article: Lapidary Tips for Polishing Girdles
Credit: Sandy Chase
| Gemstone | Quartz, Smoky Quartz |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Gem State | Faceted |
| Color | Brown |
| Transparency | Transparent |