Dop Wax - Red column Australian variscite

Australian variscite

I use a wood whittling knife to peel away thin wax shavings

Selenite is a powerful cleanser for all crystals as well as jewelry

Which makes them that much more beautiful and interesting

It is a gemstone variety of chalcedony (a cryptocrystalline form of silica) which contains small quantities of nickel

Dop Wax - Red column Australian varisciteDescription: Red Dop Wax is used by lapidaries to temporarily attach stones to dop sticks during cutting, grinding, and polishing. This variety has a high melting point of 150F (65C), making it useful for larger stones or situations where extra holding strength and heat resistance are needed. The firm bond helps keep stones stable while working on faceting machines, cabbing units, and other lapidary equipment. If you need to remove a stone from a dop