[meteorite-list] Cleaning Chondrites

[Gary K. Foote]

Thanks Ed, but I'm looking for methods much simpler/cheaper than buying more equipment. 
:)

Gary

On 20 Jan 2007 at 14:57, Ed Deckert wrote:

> Gary,
> 
> An ultrasonic cleaner can be a very useful tool, and not just for 
> meteorites.  Jewelry can be cleaned, but one must exercise care as not all 
> gems should be cleaned ultrasonically.  Many other things can be cleaned as 
> well.  I use mine for mineral specimen cleaning.  Those little crevices 
> between quartz crystals in a cluster can be a bear to clean.  I have cleaned 
> many geode interiors with it as well.
> 
> You tend to get what you pay for.  Although the cheapie jewelry cleaners can 
> do a satisfactory job as long as you don't use it too heavily.  (IMHO)
> 
> Good luck!
> 
> Ed
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gary K. Foote" <gary at webbers.com>
> To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 2:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Chondrites
> 
> 
> > Sounds expensive.  Any other choices?
> >
> > Gary
> >
> > On 20 Jan 2007 at 19:48, PolandMET wrote:
> >
> >> ultrasonig cleaner is best
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
> >> From: "Gary K. Foote" <gary at webbers.com>
> >> To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> >> Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 7:20 PM
> >> Subject: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Chondrites
> >>
> >>
> >> > I've just received my first large shipment of chondrites direct from 
> >> > the
> >> > desert.  Can
> >> > someone advise me on the best way of cleaning these?
> >> >
> >> > Thanks,
> >> >
> >> > Gary
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