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    Olivia, how do you know it's not the lighting? Little differences in position can cause surprises.

    That's one possibility.

    Do you lap on diamond plates? (shame if you dont)

    Water- how much do you use? maybe it is contamination from inadequate washing.

    Or maybe you are lucky enough to photograph an anomaly observed/theorized by Lenord Lee(Complete Guide to Sharpening)


    I don't have the book myself, but have heard about it second hand. He says man-made stone's binder can be too strong...so rather than releasing single particle grits; they can remain clumped together, acting as a much larger abrasive particle.

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