Education
The Cabochon Process
Members often turn stones into cabochons (polished stones with a flat back and domed top). The general process includes: Water is always used during grinding and polishing to keep stones cool and reduce dust. Finished cabochons can be: No two stones are ever the same — that’s part of the fun. Metalwork & Jewelry Tools In addition…
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Also Known As:Orbicular jasper (informal)Dallasite (named after Dallas Road, Victoria) Local to only Vancouver Island Found At:Beaches along southern Vancouver Island, especially around Victoria How to Recognize It Distinct orbicular (dot-like) patternsRounded spots in green, white, grey, or creamOften looks like polka dots or little “cells” in the rockMatrix is typically dark green to greyBeach-worn…
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Local to Meades Creek, Youbou Found At:Meades Creek & Lake Cowichan How to Recognize It Pieces range from small tumbler-ready stones to large boulders too hefty for most saws. What It Is (Geology in Plain Terms) Laurel Stone is a brecciated volcanic rock where silica-rich quartz has filled cracks and pockets in older green volcanic…
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