[Jewelry making - Article 01200] - Re: [Orchid] Sapphire rods

[Downey]

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>         Can anyone out there give me a source for slender synthetic
>     sapphire rods. I heard that these exist and are made for the watch
>     industry. I'm looking for rods about 3mm in diameter and 2 to 3
>     inches long. 

    Howdy Don, Although there are true laser rods available, most
    synthetic corundum is Verneuil furnace grown boules and they are
    split to relieve stress. Could perhaps be 'centerless ground' or
    soemthing for special purposes though I'd think some experimentation
    may be required with that. Grady Harris would be a great resource at
    Creative Gems; http://www.creativegems.com/ 

Carl
1 Lucky Texan

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