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Well, two things I see here. One is- that it is no small task to take an Arkenstone and get a 12k comparable edge with it. A 12k edge is hard to get on any natural stone especially your first try....

1. No. If it already has a good finish it will only get better with use. No need to burnish any further u less it is not giving you the edge you want.

2. Any oil or lubricant works but my...

A beautiful beautiful stone! It looks very transparent. It sounds like you are a quick learn and have done your homework. You never know until the shave but it sounds like you did great. I will be...