Rob posted:
This is sounding more and more like a match to Dutch Flat. Dr. Wasson noted the close similarity of Dutch Flat to Sikhote-Alin (as well as Ainsworth). All three are low-Ir, IIAB irons.
Dear Rob and List:
How very interesting! Please take a look at the two photos at the bottom of this page, and you'll be able to see the similarities for yourself, as I took a few close-ups of the small iron:
http://www.notkin.net/meteorites/franconia-1.htm
This iron seemed so very different from the other iron fragments found at Franconia, that Jim and I felt it might well be a separate fall. We took it up to show Dr. Huss and Dr. Moore at ASU, as Ruben wanted them to take a look at it. It's such a cute little thing, I couldn't bear to cut it for classification. But, it would be interesting if we could compare this piece to a Dutch Flat iron by eye at least.
I'll be returning to Franconia this fall when temperatures cool off a bit.
Good hunting, and I'm sure you'll keep us posted if/when you find one. It's probably pretty toasty up there right about now (it was pretty brutal already in May), so waiting 'til the fall sounds like a fine idea.
Regards,
Geoff N.
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