Interesting article about microscopes

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Hans Durstling
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Interesting article about microscopes

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http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/ ... icroscopes

(I wonder whether the lens is moissanite or corundum)

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"(The lenses are actually bits of abrasive grit intended to roll around in tumblers that smooth-off metal parts.)"

seriously :?: :?:
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The article says borosilicate or corundum. That is a big 'or'.
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