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POLISHING LINES [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

Tiny parallel lines left on a diamond facet by the scaife during polishing [often caused by using a scaife that is too dry].

CONT

... b) evaluation of a cut includes proportion and finish ... finish is composed of symmetry and polish ... - polish relates to the: smoothness of facets, absence of burn marks, polishing lines and abrasions.

OBS

Terms usually used in the plural form.

Key term(s)
  • polish mark
  • polish marks
  • polish line
  • polishing line
  • wheel mark
  • polishing mark

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Petites lignes parallèles laissées par le polissage.

OBS

Termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • ligne de polissage
  • strie de polissage

Spanish

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