rough cut

08:36 May 5, 2014
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English to French translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mining & Minerals / Gems
English term or phrase: rough cut
"This item contains a rough cut ruby, which is a corundum stone that is dyed red the color of ruby. As ruby is a member of the corundum family of gemstones, we call this dyed corundum a ruby. As the stone is not of gem quality, and exhibits many of the features of a rough stone, such as small pits and cracks, we call this Rough Cut"

http://www.amazon.com/Rough-Diamond-Crafted-Sterling-Silver/...

taille brute, grossière, ébauche ???
Celine Reau
France
Local time: 09:16


Summary of answers provided
4 +1rubis à l'état brut
Mireille BOULANGER


  

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28 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
rubis à l'état brut


Explanation:
rubis non taillé

Mireille BOULANGER
France
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ivan Bertrand
44 mins

neutral  FX Fraipont (X): s'il est "rough-CUT", il est taillé, comme le montre la photo de l'asker (facettes)
1 hr
  -> taillé grossièrement..
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