These are high quality sintered diamond core bits for drilling holes in gemstones and other minerals. They are durable and can cut minerals with a hardness of 9 or less. I recommend using water as a lubricant if necessary, or another non-flammable, non-aggressive liquid where water can cause damage, such as B. liquid silicone or a fully fluorinated hydrocarbon such as perfluoropentane. Using them dry will wear them out faster, but be aware that you can get 20 a pack for about $7, making them inexpensive. I highly recommend these diamond bits!