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2
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STRIKE TWO!,
May 22, 2008
FloridaGemCat
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"Once again, I've had to return this tool because, as with the first refractometer I ordered, the light did not work. I'm certainly not going to take a chance on getting a third refractometer with the same problem. This would have been a great value for the price, if only the tool was in proper operating condition. If I do decide in the future to try my luck ordering a refractometer, it will be the type that requires a pen light. At least, I know I'll have a reliable souce of light. THEN, I will be able to see for myself if it works as other reviewers have indicated."
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Product met expectations:
No
Purchased as a gift:
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5
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so fun,
May 21, 2008
iscadagems
, California
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5
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"I was finally able to distinguish the blue topaz from the aqua and found I had a good size goshenite, not a white topaz. I can't wait to check all my "garnets". Unfortunatly it looks like the RI for apatite and tourmaline coincide, but maybe one of my other tools will help. It makes such a difference to know what I have. It was helpful to read another review that said you had to find the battery in the black case by feeling for it and put it in the refractometer to start. I also have the Gemstones of the world book to help with more exotic stone RI's."
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Product met expectations:
Yes
Purchased as a gift:
No
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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2
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Unsatified,
May 20, 2008
honky
, ETaunton, MA
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"I purchased this tool hoping to identify my two parcel purchases but it is very difficult to do because no matter how many times that I turned the stone at different angles I still could not get a reading. The only stones I could identify were from the quartz family. I wished the instruction had more info on what you would get for a reading on gems such as tanzanite, apatite, or even alexandrite and peridot."
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Product met expectations:
No
Purchased as a gift:
No
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3
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not great,
May 19, 2008
gemfreak4sure
, queen creek,az
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3
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3
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"i was so excited to get this, but i didnt turn out to be the best thing i have ever bought. it did identify some stones, it is a little hard to use. think i might send it back."
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Product met expectations:
No
Purchased as a gift:
No
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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