Purchasing a Refractometer

[avenueiarts]

Hey y'all! Wheres the best online site to buy a refractometor and R.I. liquid, without breaking the bank? I had one years ago, but I don't know what happened to it.

I usually buy my stuff from a very well known online website, (begins with an A and ends with an N), but when I went to look, I find myself kind of reluctant in the choices that are available. The R.I. liquid bottles that are selling with some of the equipment, leaves me thinking hmmmm...doesn't look too professional for me.

Let me here from you.....

Thank you for reading my post,

AvenueIArts, Anita

[hummingbirdstones]

www.mineralab.com/gem-id/

www.kassoy.com/prodcat/Gemological-Refractometers.asp

www.nisupply.com/products/gemvue-gemstone-gem-refractometer-gemology-gemologist-gia

[hummingbirdstones2]

Also, make sure the light source is as good as your budget will support.

In the days before LEDs, I bought a less-expensive one with an internal light source. Should have spent a few bucks more for a better one.

LEDs can be much brighter, so internal LED light might be good - I just haven't used one yet.