Hi Larry and list,
These little SaW 005 individuals are really unique and interesting(the only one
of 5 meteorites classified as H-metal that is not Antarctic). Most are
irregular in shape and pretty variable in their morphology. At the last Tucson
show Keith Jenkerson and I had a blast looking at some of Larry Sloan's large
collection material under the microscope in Ken and Dana's room. Many have
round pits up to a few MM across that I was attributing to impacts but I like
Ken's idea that these are impressions of chondrules left in the metal when the
rock was disrupted. Ken found at least one that was a perfect little bullet
with flow lines and I think I have one that is similar though not as nice as
Ken's. I'll see if I can find it and try to photgraph it. These would imply to
me that at least some tiny pieces might have been shaped in flight in a
partially molten state. I wouldn't be at all shocked if Larry's find turns out
to be the real deal.
Regards,
Jim Baxter
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Hello list,
This will be short for now, my computer is in the shop.
First, I'm havin fun!
Second, I thought it may be a little controversial though it may be a bit more
so than I thought.
Next I'll say that the object is smaller than might be apparent. I'll show more
pictures later. I can say it is smaller than any grommet I've seen. I'll also
say that I thought it was a shoe lace eye when I first saw it, it is however
too small. It has a rollover lip that curls like a wave nearly all the way
around and the hole in the center is blown outward, not very apparent in the
image.
With all due respect to Sterling and the other nay sayers, let me point out a
scenario that you are not considering. I have several, and have seen many
others with holes punched into, and sometimes nearly through the little iron.
I have a perfect example of this I will show when I get my computer back and
can post pics. This phenomenon has been observed in SIkhote Alin as well.
Perhaps not a complete penetration but big splashes nonetheless. This has
happened in Franconia where the irons are tiny and whatever it is that makes
these splash forms was able to pass all the way through an already flight
oriented meteorite.
Sure, it may not be a meteorite, that is understood by me, I'll have it tested
if I can. However, I do believe the odds are in favor of SaW 005 being the
origin ; )
Humbly Confident
Larry Atkins
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Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 15:25:59
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Subject: [meteorite-list] FW: Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - May 8,
2010
Hi Joe,
You misunderstood my post. I never said the links were from Larry, the
Franconia meteorwrong guy. They're from some other meteorwrong guy. But I
guess I can see how you infered that. I was trying to illustrate the point
that something found in a known strewn field doth not a meteorite maketh.
Phil Whitmer
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Those ebay links you provided were not listed by Larry, the guy who owns the
Franconia iron, which I believe could very well be an iron meteorite, but
not 100% sure.
I have some Franonia irons with odd shapes as well, The roll over lip make
me think it could very well be authentic. Also the the raised portion
leading up to the hole in the center does not appear to be of even size all
the way around, which it would be if it were a button. I think also the size
make it a slim chance it is a button. Also the metal around the hole is not
uniform and is more flattened and rolled over one one side. Dont think it is
a wrong, but like I said I cant be sure, but Larry is a very knowledgeable
guy who knows his meteorites, if he says it is a meteorite after having it
for a few years and examining it in person, I will take his word for it
until proved wrong. If I had to pay cash for it, I may then think about
having it examined further. But A great collection piece either way.
Best Wishes,
Joe Kerchner
http://illinoismeteorites.com
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