[meteorite-list] Cleaning Chondrites

From: Gary K. Foote <gary_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 15:21:56 -0500
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Thanks Ed, but I'm looking for methods much simpler/cheaper than buying more equipment.
:)

Gary

On 20 Jan 2007 at 14:57, Ed Deckert wrote:

> Gary,
>
> An ultrasonic cleaner can be a very useful tool, and not just for
> meteorites. Jewelry can be cleaned, but one must exercise care as not all
> gems should be cleaned ultrasonically. Many other things can be cleaned as
> well. I use mine for mineral specimen cleaning. Those little crevices
> between quartz crystals in a cluster can be a bear to clean. I have cleaned
> many geode interiors with it as well.
>
> You tend to get what you pay for. Although the cheapie jewelry cleaners can
> do a satisfactory job as long as you don't use it too heavily. (IMHO)
>
> Good luck!
>
> Ed
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gary K. Foote" <gary at webbers.com>
> To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 2:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Chondrites
>
>
> > Sounds expensive. Any other choices?
> >
> > Gary
> >
> > On 20 Jan 2007 at 19:48, PolandMET wrote:
> >
> >> ultrasonig cleaner is best
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Gary K. Foote" <gary at webbers.com>
> >> To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> >> Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 7:20 PM
> >> Subject: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Chondrites
> >>
> >>
> >> > I've just received my first large shipment of chondrites direct from
> >> > the
> >> > desert. Can
> >> > someone advise me on the best way of cleaning these?
> >> >
> >> > Thanks,
> >> >
> >> > Gary
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