What it is

Crystalite is a brand of diamond lapidary tools made by Abrasive Technology of Lewis Center, Ohio, sold direct through the company’s own Express Line online store. Abrasive Technology’s lapidary page says Crystalite “has been the trusted name in precision diamond polishing solutions for lapidary artistry” and that “for over 40 years, Crystalite has been the go-to for lapidary artists.” Its About Us page says Abrasive Technology was established in 1971 and makes superabrasive grinding wheels and tools for many industries.

The web address crystalite.com now forwards to Abrasive Technology’s Lapidary (Crystalite) page.

Who it’s for

Faceters, flat-lap users and cabochon cutters who want factory-direct diamond discs, laps and polishing powders, and lapidary shops that run diamond wheels and saws with a coolant additive.

Why it’s listed

It is the manufacturer’s own store with a cart and posted prices, not a marketplace or reseller. Crystalite products are widely carried by lapidary dealers already on Lapidary Plaza (for example, Arrowhead Lapidary Supply sells Crystalite saw blades), so this listing points to the maker. It is Lapidary Plaza’s first Ohio supplier.

Official URL

https://www.abrasive-tech.com/express-line#lapidary-tools

Crystalite lapidary page: https://www.abrasive-tech.com/our-industries/lapidary-crystalite
Express Line store (all product lines): https://www.abrasive-tech.com/express-line
About Abrasive Technology: https://www.abrasive-tech.com/about-us
Contact: https://www.abrasive-tech.com/contact-us
Old brand address (forwards to the lapidary page): https://www.crystalite.com/

(All checked 2026-11-03 and returned HTTP 200 to curl with a Chrome user agent. The store’s cart runs on abrasive-tech.foxycart.com.)

Location

Abrasive Technology world headquarters, 8400 Green Meadows Dr. N, P.O. Box 545, Lewis Center, OH 43035. Phone 1-740-548-4100. The contact page also has an email form.

This is a supplier (manufacturer selling direct online). It is not a club or a school, and the site does not describe a walk-in lapidary retail counter.

Notes

Minimum order (Express Line page): “Minimum orders are $150.” This matters for small orders like a single jar of polish.
Standard Discs (store, check date): electroplated nickel-bond, 100% diamond discs with a 1/2” arbor. 6”: $150.00 (100 and 180 grit) and $135.00 (260, 360, 600, 1,200 and 3,000 grit). 8”: $160.00 (100 and 180 grit) and $145.00 (1,200 grit). The lapidary page says an optional 1/4”-20 screwback mount frees up the whole disc surface.
Solid Steel Discs (store, check date): made flat and parallel for faceting, with a copper undercoat against corrosion. 6”: $190.00 (100, 180 and 3,000 grit) or $175.00 (260–1,200 grit). 8”: $205.00 (100, 180 and 3,000 grit) or $190.00 (260–1,200 grit).
Master Laps (store, check date): uncharged base plates that support other laps: 6” $32.00, 8” $40.00. The lapidary page says they are 7/16” thick and also come in 12”.
Polishing (store, check date): monocrystalline diamond, 25 ct, $33.35 each in 3K, 8K, 14K, 30K, 50K and 100K grit.
Coolant (store, check date): CrystalCut additive, 1 lb bag $25.00 and 5 lb bag $90.00. The lapidary page says to mix 1 oz per gallon of water for diamond wheels, blades and discs. A disc protector for 1/2” arbor laps is $18.00.
Catalog: the lapidary page links a downloadable Crystalite lapidary brochure (PDF) for the full line, which is larger than the Express Line selection.
Small source note: the Crystalite page’s second “Call Now” button links to the Prodia Dental site rather than a phone number. Use the headquarters number above.
Not affiliated with Lapidary Plaza. Nothing was bought, and no email, phone call or form was used.

FAQ

Q: Who makes Crystalite lapidary products?
A: Abrasive Technology, a superabrasives manufacturer founded in 1971 and based in Lewis Center, Ohio.

Q: Can I buy Crystalite directly from the maker?
A: Yes. Abrasive Technology sells Crystalite lapidary tools through its own Express Line online store, with a $150 minimum order.

Q: What does Crystalite sell for lapidary work?
A: Electroplated Standard Discs, Solid Steel Discs for faceting, Master Laps, monocrystalline diamond polishing powder (3K–100K) and CrystalCut coolant additive, among others in its full catalog.

Q: How much is a Crystalite disc?
A: On the check date a 6-inch Standard Disc was $135.00–$150.00 and an 8-inch Solid Steel Disc was $190.00–$205.00, depending on grit.

Q: What happened to crystalite.com?
A: It now forwards to the Lapidary (Crystalite) page on Abrasive Technology’s website.