[Jewelry making - Article 00811] - Re: [Orchid] Very important new JVC findings

[Al Balmer]

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>     The issue isn't radioactivity of the material. Virtually 100% of
>     the irradiated stones on the market are safe. 

    That's exactly the issue, and the reason that it's regulated. How
    would you know that no hot material is ever sold here? Neutron
    bombardment can leave materials hot for periods which vary depending
    on the chemical makeup of the stone and inclusions. Do you think Rio
    goes to the trouble of checking for radiation just for the fun of
    it? 

>     The issue is that no one has been issued a license to sell this
>     material in the US and that anyone selling it is breaking the law
>     until the issue is resolved. 

    Believe it or not, sometimes laws are for a reason. 

Al Balmer
Sun City, AZ
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