Joel Corwith wrote:

"Gunner" wrote in message
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On Thu, 02 Sep 2004 13:45:27 -0400, Gary Coffman
wrote:


On Thu, 02 Sep 2004 16:33:19 GMT, Gunner

wrote:

On 2 Sep 2004 08:21:52 -0700, jim rozen
wrote:


In article , Gunner says...


Crematory remains are 0% carbon.

What gives you that idea?

The fact that carbon and oxygen react fully at the
temperatures they burn bodies at....

Jim

So what is the charcoal residue that remains?

What charcoal? What's left after cremation is
powdered bone and trace elements that won't
burn.

Gary

I should have said "Charcoal like" residue. Sorry


You should have said "remains of the dearly departed" aka ashes. Actually,

Cremains. If you don't believe me, google it.

you want charcoal you cut off the air supply:
http://www.wecreate4u.net/dwilliams/.../charcoal.html
(notice it's in a metal pot that would have to under go a metalworking
process)

A diamond grading report can be generated by a jeweler which identifies the
inclusions in the stone. Often, these inclusions are quite easy to see by
eye, else a 10x loupe. If you're really worried, look first and see if you
can identify the specs in the stone. If not, best to have a jewelery look
at it. Lastly, rec.crafts.jewelry is a couple doors up on the left....

Joel. phx


Gunner