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
Smoky Quartz – Natural, Faceted, Brown
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 |