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rough girdle [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

An irregular, pitted, or granular girdle surface, often severely bearded, caused by being rounded up or bruted too quickly.

OBS

The surface of the girdle is rough (feels like rough sandpaper) as a result of improper bruting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Rondiste débruté trop rapidement qui présente une surface irrégulière, piquée, granuleuse et, bien souvent, des barbes importantes.

CONT

On voit ici un naturel situé sur un rondis ébruté, rugueux et légèrement frangé.

Spanish

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