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- Facet:
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One of the flat refined surfaces cut on
a gemstone that allows the cut stone to sparkle
and reflect light. Diamonds, emeralds, sapphires,
and also rubies are normally faceted.
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- Fire:
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Fire in a stone refers to the streaks and
even flashes of brilliant color(s) seen when the stone is
rotate or enthused in a natural or artificial light source.
Opals are noted for their fire.
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- Freeform:
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A stone engrave in an
unusual or non-calibrated shape.
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- Feldspar:
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Feldspar is derivative from the German
Fled, field, and Spat, a rock that do not contain ore. Feldspathic
refers to materials which contain feldspar.
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