Abe, AlI joking aside.. We do use a wire wheel (fine bristles) to clean iron meteorites.
On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 10:21 AM, Greg Hupé <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello Abe, > > While I am not typically involved in cleaning iron meteorites, I think > sandblasting with glass beads may be the way to go as they shouldn't change > the color of the material, iron or chondrite. I am sure there are several > List members who can give an experienced opinion. > > Best Regards, > Greg > > ==================== > Greg Hupé > The Hupé Collection > [email protected] > www.LunarRock.com > NaturesVault (eBay) > IMCA 3163 > ==================== > Click here for my current eBay auctions: > http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault > > > > -----Original Message----- From: Guenther > Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 11:11 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [meteorite-list] Cleaning a heavy iron meteorite > > Hi all, > > A year ago I found a large heavy iron meteorite. When I found it the color > was a dark brown. In my attempt to bring out the true color, I decided to > use a dremel tool with a fine wire brush bit to clean it. The dremel brush I > used was extremely soft and gold in color and it turned slightly gold in > color. So, I bought a soft stainless steel wire brush and now it turns grey > when I brush it. What is the best way for me to clean it to get the true > color? > > Here are the original images after I used the gold color brush: > > http://aguenthe.mnsi.net/NM1.jpg http://aguenthe.mnsi.net/NM2.jpg > http://aguenthe.mnsi.net/NM3.jpg http://aguenthe.mnsi.net/NM4.jpg > > Thanks, > > Abe Guenther > > > > ______________________________________________ > Visit the Archives at > http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html > Meteorite-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > ______________________________________________ > Visit the Archives at > http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html > Meteorite-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u ______________________________________________ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list [email protected] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
