Jenne, Koji and I opened up the package from Raicol and examined the crystals under the microscope. The results were mixed and are summarized below. There are quite a few scratches and there is residue on some of the polished sides. There is a large chip in one and there appear to be gaps or bands in the AR coatings on the sides.
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1. The package is opened ...
2. The crystals under the microscope.
| Crystal |
Summary |
| 724 |
Chip in the corner of one end face, Otherwise end faces look clean. Large scratch on one polished side. |
| 725 |
End faces look good. Moderate scratch on one polished face. Residue on one polished face. |
| 726 |
Tiny dot on one end face, otherwise look okay. Large bands in one polished face. Moderate scratch on polished face |
| 727 |
Large, but shallow chip on one polished face. End faces look clean. Bands in one of the polished faces. |
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