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How to polish scratched Sapphire crystal?

Thread starter Bryex
Start date Aug 31, 2001

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Aug 31, 2001

Bryex

Mechanical

Would it be possible to polish Corundum crystal with grinding wheel dust mixed with water to form a slurry. I know diamond slurry used when lapping is excellent at polishing SS to a mirror finish. So does anyone reckon the former method would be possible? I suppose it depends on the grit size.

Bry