[meteorite-list] meteorite cutting loss and polishing loss
From: drtanuki <drtanuki_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue Nov 29 16:43:52 2005 Message-ID: <20051129214332.41965.qmail_at_web53204.mail.yahoo.com> Dear Listees, I don`t recall if this has ever been discussed. Cutting loss of a meteorite is an important factor when considering if one should cut a meteorite. Has anyone made a table of % of loss based upon blade size and specific gravity of meteorites? A side topic is IF you should happen to send out your meteorite for cutting perhaps you should specify slice thickness and the blade size to be used to reduce loss as much as possible especially if it is a very small TKW or a rare type. Perhaps some dealers might help with their experiences. If you estimate the loss in advance you can also determine IF the cutter you choose is honest and is not pocketing some of your precious rock for his/her collection or sale. BTW cutting loss and blade use (destroyed) can be considered as a business expense for dealers and is therefore tax deductible. Thank you for any input. Dirk Ross...Tokyo Received on Tue 29 Nov 2005 04:43:31 PM PST |
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