This is a quick video tutorial on how to cut and polish a low hardness gemstone (in this case, Fluorite) using materials that you can find around the home and at your local hardware store.

-What you need:

-Metal/Glass polish

-A chopping board (or something similar)

-Sandpaper in 4 different grits (the tutorial uses 180, 400, 600 and 1200 grit)

-A clean cloth

-Tap water