[Jewelry making - Article 00420] - Re: [Orchid] Strontium Titanate

[The Doctor]

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>         Can this gem material tolerate boiling water for a few
>     minutes? 

    Jack, Strontium Titanate (one of my favorite lab-createds) is
    sensitive to heat. Steam cleaning is considered risky. I would
    advise against it. A low boil for a minute or two may or may not
    damage the stone. It's your choice. 

James in SoFl 

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