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ROUGH BLOCKING [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

A preliminary crossworking to preform the diamond and to reduce unnecessary bulk and inclusions (an optional step included before bruting).

CONT

Describe how a groove is applied to a heart shape: a) produced: - manually, ... - by a laser in the pre-blocking stage and in conjunction with the girdle ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Mise en croix préliminaire pour donner au diamant sa forme initiale, pour enlever l'excédent de matière et réduire le nombre d'inclusions (opération facultative avant le débrutage).

OBS

Elle précède habituellement la taille en 8/8 et permet des rectifications ultérieures.

Spanish

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