Re: [meteorite-list] Now: Is this really a fulgurite (Picture link)

[N Lehrman]

Bernhard,    Pretty doubtful.  The key feature you will see on all fulgurites is a definite glass lining.  The external surface is commonly variably fused sand.  Your specimen looks like limonite/goethite (check the streak).  If it's FeOx and lacks a glassy core, it's not a fulgurite.   Norm Lehrman (TektiteSource.com)   ----- Original Message ----- From: Bernhard "Rendelius" Rems To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 10:56 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Now: Is this really a fulgurite (Picture link) Greetings,   After having had mail contact with some list members on the question of the fulgurite (and having received some pictures), I am not so sure that what there is is really a flugurite. It looks so – different. Please have a look at this picture:   http://www.rendelius.com/fulgu.jpg   and tell me what you think. What I can tell you to help you with your expertise: If you touch this object, it feels “sandy” for sure, and it leaves tiny grains of sand (very few) on your fingers. The color on the photo is very accurate. Again: size of the object is: 9cm in length, 2.5cm inner diameter.   I am really curious about your opinions.   Best regards, Bernhard Rems IMCA #2121