[Jewelry making - Article 00131] - Re: [Orchid] Sight Savers

[Margaret Malm]

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>     I have cleaned hundereds of gemstones (mostly cabochons) with Dow
>     Corning "Sight Savers" and have not scratched one. I think there
>     may be some confusiion over the words Silocone and Silicon. Silicon
>     is a metalic element and could scratch some materials. Silicone is
>     a chemical compound that is used as a lubricant. In fact is is so
>     slick that it can be used on the Space program Shuttles and other
>     objects operating at sub-zero conditions.  Sight Savers are slick. 

    And they will scratch your eyeglasses.  Ask an optician! 

Margaret

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