Please note there has been an incorrect weight applied to one of the Andamooka cut stones. The stone listed as 6.37 cts is in fact 3.67 cts. Sorry for the confusion.
We probably also should start doing wet weight as standard as well. Sorry to impose, but even though opal in Australia is considered non- hydrophane, it is still hydrated silica which implies a water content. Most Aussie opal would have negligible difference in weight, but Andamooka might just be the exception... AND the porosity might be able to predict how well it takes a treatment. I'm a bit dyslexic too. And I teach advanced statistics!
@@diverseopalproducts I bet you don't hit and miss... there will be a time you looked at an opal and said "that one will be a smasher!" Your brain did the maths.
Great to hear his story and its important to listen to these senior masters. I would take any opportunity to sit and listen to what they have to say as they have shown the way forward.. It's very cool to see his work and meet a gentleman opal cutter thankyou. I like meet the master cutters series your doing Robert and great thing to do! They are an important part of our Aussie opal history
Awesome video Robert. It was very nice meeting Sisto and seeing his opals. Especially that GIANT black Opal ! I can’t believe one that big exists. Wish I had just a small portion of that lol. Thank you for that.
thank you robert, and sisto, for sitting down and making this video. so many absolutely beautiful gems, but I particularly love the first andamooka crystal opal and, of course, that huge chunk of black opal. Stupendous!
@@diverseopalproducts I did. Super interesting! Trying to like all your videos and comment where I can... I've noticed the opal community has embraced me and I'm doing my best to support everyone else! And you have more knowledge and experience etc...
Please note there has been an incorrect weight applied to one of the Andamooka cut stones. The stone listed as 6.37 cts is in fact 3.67 cts. Sorry for the confusion.
We probably also should start doing wet weight as standard as well. Sorry to impose, but even though opal in Australia is considered non- hydrophane, it is still hydrated silica which implies a water content. Most Aussie opal would have negligible difference in weight, but Andamooka might just be the exception... AND the porosity might be able to predict how well it takes a treatment.
I'm a bit dyslexic too. And I teach advanced statistics!
@@drfill9210 Thanks for bit of information. I might just stick to the old hit and miss process. 🤔
@@diverseopalproducts I bet you don't hit and miss... there will be a time you looked at an opal and said "that one will be a smasher!" Your brain did the maths.
Great story, and oh my goodness, what stunning opals. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching and your feedback.
Great to hear his story and its important to listen to these senior masters. I would take any opportunity to sit and listen to what they have to say as they have shown the way forward.. It's very cool to see his work and meet a gentleman opal cutter thankyou. I like meet the master cutters series your doing Robert and great thing to do! They are an important part of our Aussie opal history
Thank you for your encouragement. I considered doing this 15 years ago but did not have the equipment. In between we have lost a few, unfortunately.
we need to work on getting more people to subscribe to this channel! Robert deserves more views. don't you agree, everyone?
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Thank you for your feedback and enthusiasm. 🙂
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Thanks for this video 🙂👍
Thank you for watching.
Awesome video Robert. It was very nice meeting Sisto and seeing his opals. Especially that GIANT black Opal ! I can’t believe one that big exists. Wish I had just a small portion of that lol.
Thank you for that.
I am glad you enjoyed the video. It was nice to give some recognition to someone who has been in the opal industry for this period of time.
thank you robert, and sisto, for sitting down and making this video.
so many absolutely beautiful gems, but I particularly love the first andamooka crystal opal and, of course, that huge chunk of black opal. Stupendous!
Thank you for your feedback. We tried our best to capture the beauty of each stone. They are all better in real life.
@@diverseopalproducts I have no doubt about that. They'd be magnificent to see in person.
Beautiful opals I am a beginner at cutting opals, I cut small stones each one is beautiful, mostly Coober Pedy and some lightening ridge. Great video
Thank you for watching and your feedback. That's the beauty of opal, they are all different.
That crystal at 5:30 is insane
Yes, beautiful. To see it up close is a whole new experience.
First time I saw your face mate!
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@@diverseopalproducts more than likely. Will watch after dinner 😀
@@drfill9210 Enjoy both. :-)
@@diverseopalproducts I did. Super interesting! Trying to like all your videos and comment where I can... I've noticed the opal community has embraced me and I'm doing my best to support everyone else!
And you have more knowledge and experience etc...
@@drfill9210 Thanks for your feedback and watching.