[meteorite-list] Refraction and cutting solvents

[Paul G. Spears]

Hi, Listees:
Has anyone found a negative effect on slices or thin sections caused by 
using a lapidary cutting solvent, distilled water, alcohol, mineral oil, or 
any other coolant in the cutting and polishing of meteorites, assuming 
prudent care is exercised by cleaning and drying the slices afterward?  Do 
any of them cause a change in the refraction of light in thin sections?

Your comments and suggestions will be appreciated as learning by trial and 
error is not my favorite way to get an education!  The tuition is way too 
high!
Regards to all,
Paul G. Spears
IMCA #3272