[meteorite-list] Mohr's value for stoney meteorites
Walter L. Newton
newtonw2 at comcast.net
Sat Jun 24 03:40:36 EDT 2006
Thanks Doug.
That has to be the most "poetic" description of cutting a rock I have ever
read.
I use a knockoff Chinese blade (at 10.00 each) with has a kerf of .0012 and
water. I was concerned with the blade quality the first time I purchased
one, but over all they seem to hold up well for the price. I can cut
everything from soft opal to rather hard hickoryite to small geodes, and the
blade lasts as long as a 30.00 MK blade.
I don't use a jig/vise, I cut with my hands. Same thing on the
grinder/polisher, I use my hand, no dop sticks.
Your answer certainly covers all bases. It just occurred to me that since I
manage geodes on the 10 blade, then a small NWA should be ok.
I guess the best way to find out is just go ahead and do it.
ONE THOUGHT - Why distilled water? I always use tap.
Walter L. Newton
1400 Utah Street #101
Golden, Co 80401
Home 303-279-3046
Cell 303-906-9653
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