[meteorite-list] Cleaning a heavy iron meteorite

From: Greg Hupé <gmhupe_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:21:36 -0500
Message-ID: <F2FF634B21904A0688F456D6F6DA3C5F_at_Gregor>

Hello Abe,

While I am not typically involved in cleaning iron meteorites, I think
sandblasting with glass beads may be the way to go as they shouldn't change
the color of the material, iron or chondrite. I am sure there are several
List members who can give an experienced opinion.

Best Regards,
Greg

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-----Original Message-----
From: Guenther
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 11:11 AM
To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
Subject: [meteorite-list] Cleaning a heavy iron meteorite

Hi all,

A year ago I found a large heavy iron meteorite. When I found it the color
was a dark brown. In my attempt to bring out the true color, I decided to
use a dremel tool with a fine wire brush bit to clean it. The dremel brush I
used was extremely soft and gold in color and it turned slightly gold in
color. So, I bought a soft stainless steel wire brush and now it turns grey
when I brush it. What is the best way for me to clean it to get the true
color?

Here are the original images after I used the gold color brush:

http://aguenthe.mnsi.net/NM1.jpg http://aguenthe.mnsi.net/NM2.jpg
http://aguenthe.mnsi.net/NM3.jpg http://aguenthe.mnsi.net/NM4.jpg

Thanks,

Abe Guenther



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