[meteorite-list] Gorgeous mirror polished slices of everybodys' favourite 869 ~AD~

[jim_brady611 at o2.co.uk]

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      I have some full slices of the enigmatic and forever stable and 
splendid ,most beautiful to behold and display NWA 869.
     I sent 2 specimens to Irish lapidary specialist Jason Borst (http:
//www.opalandjasper.com) who cut them on his homemade saw and then flat 
lapped them on both sides to 14 thousand grit.....14,000-- these slices 
are gleaming.

>From the 1,548 gram specimen, the saw and lap gave up 874 grams of 
slices (excluding endcuts) for a total cut and polish loss of 44% which 
is on the high side but the slices are just gorgeous.I wanted to keep 
prices as low as possible and am pleased to offer these stupendous 
slices at $1.50 a gram.

I have taken pics and videos of 5 of the slices.The 3 biggest are 
61,62 and 63 grams.For now just the 61 gram has images uploaded.
Please see the 5 slices ranging from 19-61 grams at
http://bit.ly/rVQTpq links to youtoob vids are in the descriptions.The 
measurements are also listed in the descriptions and these slices have 
a fantastic surface area.

I have also loaded a 46 gram slice onto ebay starting at 99cents.
This slice is blemished on one side by calcite but the opposite side 
would make an excellent display.
46 gram slice on ebay here : http://bit.ly/sb6NWt

In addition I've added a beautiful meteorite pendant also made by 
Jason.
ebay auction here : http://bit.ly/toNqxP

Thanks for looking and please don't hesitate with any questions.

Jim Brady
IMCA 2424
http://www.emeraldislemeteorites.com