[meteorite-list] Cleaning a heavy iron meteorite

From: Ruben Garcia <mrmeteorite_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:30:18 -0700
Message-ID: <CAH3bqeKncvF6JzabDqon-LNQa4Efu1x707=SwVQ-vZ74ABMGXw_at_mail.gmail.com>

Abe,

AlI joking aside.. We do use a wire wheel (fine bristles) to clean
iron meteorites.

On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 10:21 AM, Greg Hup? <gmhupe at centurylink.net> wrote:
> 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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Received on Fri 11 Nov 2011 12:30:18 PM PST