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Re: Mica
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To: tesla-at-grendel.objinc-dot-com
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Subject: Re: Mica
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From: jim.fosse-at-bdt-dot-com (jim fosse)
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Date: Thu, 29 Feb 96 18:48 PST
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>> you cleave mica with a sharp edged blade. I've been thinking of
>> a microtone(sp).
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>A single-edged razor blade will also work well for cleaving. Since mica
>is somewhat brittle, though, what's the best way to cut it into a
>particular shape (rectangle, circle, etc...)?
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>Steven Roys (sroys-at-radiology.ab.umd.edu)
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Cheat,
My next door neighbor runs a machine shop that has laser and high
pressure water cutters.
Otherwise, try a lapidary shop, they may have suggestions.
jim