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 Post subject: Horizontal versus vertical microscope
PostPosted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 1:45 pm 
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Good aftenoon,

In several post, some of you are talking about vertical versus horizontal microscope. In my life, I have only seen vertical microscope.

I would like to know the advantage of a vertical microscope. What are the advantages versus the disadvantages? Is it better than vertical microscope?

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Brigitte


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 Post subject: Re: Horizontal versus vertical microscope
PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 3:45 am 
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Hi,
I have a vertical microscope, but I would like an horizontal one: it is good for the immersion cell investigation .

I think also it make easy to find moving bubbles inside gemstones.


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 Post subject: Re: Horizontal versus vertical microscope
PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 4:34 pm 
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Horizontal scopes are typically used with immersion liquids, for identifying internal characteristics in gems other than diamond.
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Vertical scopes are essential for diamonds..


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 Post subject: Re: Horizontal versus vertical microscope
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Good day,

Thank you. I understand now.

What a beauty. I feel curious to use one. Only time will tell.

Brigitte


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