Grit Comparison Table

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Microns	Magnified Image	Wicked Edge Diamond Stones (US ANSI)
330.50		50 Grit
165.00		80 Grit
122.00		100 Grit
69.50		200 Grit
22.00		400 Grit
16.00		600 Grit
14.00		14 Diamond Paste
12.00		800 Grit
10.00		10 Diamond Paste
5.00		1200 Ceramic
5.00		5 Diamond Paste
5.00		1500 Grit
3.50		3.5 Diamond Paste
2.85		1600 Ceramic
7.00		1000 Grit
1.00		1 Micron Diamond Spray
0.50		.5 Micron Diamond Spray
0.25		0.025 Micron Polycrystalline Diamond Spray
0.13		0.125 Micron Cubic Boron Nitride Spray

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