[meteorite-list] Cutting with water soluble oils?

From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 15:40:22 -0500
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Hi Erik,

My two cents (actual worth may vary)....

If the chondrite is small, then don't cut it with the oil saw. Use a
small lapidary trim saw and use distilled water as a coolant. That
will minimize contamination of the specimens.

If the stone is big, then I have no useful first-hand experience
because I don't cut the big stuff. :)

Best regards,

MikeG

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On 2/9/12, Erik Fisler <phxerik at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Is it okay to cut chondrites with water soluble oil in an oil saw or will
> that screw with the classification?
>
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Received on Thu 09 Feb 2012 03:40:22 PM PST