Thread: FW baroque 15 mm - are they nucleated?
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Old 02-17-2008, 06:57 PM
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They are not necessarily bead-nucleated at that size. In fact, chances are they are just large tissue-nukes. 12 mm is not abnormal in an off round size. Making a pair, and a fine pair with great luster is more abnormal.
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