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BURNISHING BARREL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Jewellery
DEF

A rotating barrel used in [the] polishing method called tumbling.

CONT

Lortone QT6 Rock Tumbler features a single 6 pound capacity, 10 sided rubber barrel. Steel frame with a 120V, 60 HZ motor. Base measures 11.5 inches wide X 8.0 inches long.

OBS

tumbling: The polishing of gemstones by rotating them in a power-driven barrel with special polishing agents; the pieces are polished by friction as they "tumble" on each other.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estudio de las gemas
  • Artículos de joyería
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