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Meteorites, especially the irons, vary widely in their hardness and amount of inclusions. Therefore, the costs of preparation must take into account the type of saw blades used, the type and quantity of sandpaper and the additional chemicals for etching and stabilizing each slice.

The maximum size of a specimen that can be properly sliced by the Montana Meteorite Laboratory must have a surface to be cut no larger than 11 inches by 18 inches (27.9cm x 45.7cm). The length of the specimen is unlimited.

The cost for meteorite preparation is $35 per hour plus materials, with a minimum charge of $50.00 for services.

The Montana Meteorite Laboratory also offers the service of splitting thick meteorite slices, whether iron, stony-iron or stone.

In certain rare scenarios due to shock hardened metals and embedded diamonds straight cuts are not always guaranteed. Marlin works hard to maintain perfectly straight cuts and reports a 99% success rate.

Montana Meteorite Labs Can Process Most Major Credit Cards.