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General Science => General Science => Topic started by: blooddodder on 22/06/2009 21:16:25

Title: need help with metals and gems
Post by: blooddodder on 22/06/2009 21:16:25

   i need to know how to: mould a hollow quartz crystal ball/box, itll have a lid; cut/drill diamonds, garnets, pearls, magnetic hematite, & glass. & im wondering where i should look to hire people to consult with about such things-i know im doing that right now- but id like to be able to ask some questions with a little more detail to a theory of mine- 'cept i dont know what im talkin' about. yep thats basically it, and thanks.                                     -mickey

Title: need help with metals and gems
Post by: RD on 22/06/2009 22:56:08

The dust produced when drilling & grinding some minerals can cause serious lung disease.

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What are the main health hazards associated with breathing in quartz silica?

In general, high concentrations of dust may cause coughing and mild, temporary irritation following a short-term exposure. There is no human or animal information available specifically for quartz. Quartz can have potentially serious respiratory effects following long-term inhalation (one year or more).

http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/chemicals/chem_profiles/quartz_silica/health_qua.html