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synthetic gems (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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[-] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 33 points 2 years ago

Right? A dime is a touch over 18mm, and prices I’ve been able to nail down on a couple sites for artificial rubies of that size, while way less than terrestrial rubies, cannot be considered ”cheap” - we’re still talking thousands of dollars.

[-] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 23 points 2 years ago

Maybe they mean ruby infused grinding wheels?

https://www.travers.com/product/radiac-ruby-surface-grinding-wheels-71150

Or maybe they were exaggerating a little bit and thinking about ruby bearings.

https://www.renishaw.com/shop/Product.aspx?Product=A-5000-3611

[-] booly@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

A million f[beep]ing diamonds!

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