[meteorite-list] Refraction and cutting solvents

From: Paul G. Spears <pgspears_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:12:23 -0700
Message-ID: <D983BE6701C84CDA927DEA50EEC8E96C_at_GrandpasNetbook>

Hi, Listees:
Has anyone found a negative effect on slices or thin sections caused by
using a lapidary cutting solvent, distilled water, alcohol, mineral oil, or
any other coolant in the cutting and polishing of meteorites, assuming
prudent care is exercised by cleaning and drying the slices afterward? Do
any of them cause a change in the refraction of light in thin sections?

Your comments and suggestions will be appreciated as learning by trial and
error is not my favorite way to get an education! The tuition is way too
high!
Regards to all,
Paul G. Spears
IMCA #3272

 
Received on Sat 16 Jan 2010 04:12:23 PM PST