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Re: Mica




>>    you cleave mica with a sharp edged blade. I've been thinking of 
>>    a microtone(sp).
>
>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...)?
>
>
>Steven Roys (sroys-at-radiology.ab.umd.edu)
>
>
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