Questions tagged [stones]

For questions concerning the use, selection, cleaning, or handling of all kinds of natural stones, including gemstones. For the refining of stones, please use the [lapidary] tag.

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lapidary - Use this tag when your question is specifically about cutting, grinding, polishing, or otherwise refining of stones, minerals, or gemstones.
jewelry - Can be used in combination with stones. Use only when your question concerns stones intended to be used as jewellery.
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How to clean smoky quartz?

I have this piece of tumbled smoky quartz (Silicium oxide with entrapped materials giving it its black color). I accidentally left it in my clothes and it ended up in our washing machine. The detergent left a dull residue on the stone, taking the…

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asked Jun 08 '17 at 11:02

AliceD

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Trying to Identify Stone Statue

I was given this statue at an estate sale and have no idea what it is or where it is from. Any help would be appreciated. Update: I did some googling and it seems to look like Mayan stone.

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asked Oct 27 '19 at 22:34

ADH