Re: [meteorite-list] Need help naming new group

2003-06-18 Thread Steve Witt
Greetings Al, Adam, List, My thoughts went to Dr. Nininger also, but since he has already recieved the honor, my next thought went to the man who's responsible for alot of us having the knowledg we now have. What do you all think of Nortonite. I think it's time to put credit where credit is due.

Re: [meteorite-list] Shirokovsky update

2003-06-18 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
I agree with Mike!!! I think we do need to stick together and If these people do not make it right fast, we as the meteorite community need to put these type of people out of business! Thanks, Tom The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 --- Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually

Re: [meteorite-list] Need help naming new group

2003-06-18 Thread Dave Andrews
Hi Adam, How about honoring the great photographer of leaverites? Yousefite? ;-) Dave __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Need help naming new group

2003-06-18 Thread Howard Wu
Becasediogenites were once named Chladnite this name appears in much of the old literature. Therefore I would argue that to reuse his name would lead to some minor confusion between the two. If you want an old death historical figure naming this Olbersite after Wilhem Olbers, the discover of

Re: [meteorite-list] Shirokovsky update

2003-06-18 Thread Michael Farmer
Actually Matteo, this is not a private affair, it is a very very public affair. The entire meteorite community was scammed, they pulled it over on collectors, dealers and even scientists, much time and money has been wasted. For your information, the woman has refused to answer my emails, so I put

RE: [meteorite-list] Shirokovsky update

2003-06-18 Thread Ryan Darby
I think that Matteo means the financial losses made by people are private. The scam itself is very public, and no one would disagree. Such forums as ours are the most effective way to do it, but not everyone will want to make public that they were taken in. On the other hand, the more that is made

Re: [meteorite-list] Need help naming new group

2003-06-18 Thread Rob Wesel
I'll throwtwo in...Saganite or Hawkingite. Saganite has a nice ring to it.--Rob Wesel--We are the music makers...and we are the dreamers of the dreams.Willy Wonka, 1971 Adam Hupe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear List Members,It is our pleasure to

[meteorite-list] RE: Summertime Desiccant Tune-Up

2003-06-18 Thread mark ford
Ryan, (I live in the UK) I got my Silica gel from : http://www.geejaychemicals.co.uk/cobaltchloride.htm#SELF-INDICATING%20(B LUE)%20SILICA%20GEL. Or Just do a search in google.com (or similar) for 'Indicating silica gel' We buy it at work (in big tins), but I am sure they do it packets and

RE: [meteorite-list] Ringwoodite

2003-06-18 Thread Treiman, Allan
Hi, James - I've seen ringwoodite in shock veins in the Martian meteorite EETA79001. Have not seen it in any other Martian, nor inthe lunars. Allan = Original Message From Tom aka James Knudson SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] = Hello List, Is Ringwoodite found in Lunar or Martian

Re: [meteorite-list] Need help naming new group

2003-06-18 Thread almitt
Hi Steve and all, Real good idea using Richard Norton (and his super nice wife) for a classification. They get my vote! --AL __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] FAQ page advise (books link)

2003-06-18 Thread ari machiz
Hello all, I have updated the "Links" link on the FAQ page. One of the links I offer is to a page for books on meteorites which is simply a link to a google search on meteorite books. The only problem I see with this is that I could fill the FAQ page with google search links. Does anyone have any

RE: [meteorite-list] Shirokovsky update

2003-06-18 Thread Steve Schoner
Though I hate to mention lawyers... But maybe there is a lawyer in our group that would consider putting together a class action lawsuit against these individuals that scammed so many. Everyone that has purchased this skillfully made meteorwrong sold as a meteorite should consider this. The

Re: [meteorite-list] Need help naming new group

2003-06-18 Thread Jeff Grossman
New groups names are not a NomCom issue, although there are people who think it should be. Group names come into being through consensus. Many group names have died at birth, never being adopted by anybody other that the person who wrote the initial publication (e.g., F chondrites, CA

[meteorite-list] HUGE ebay sale today! ALL one cent start

2003-06-18 Thread Michael Farmer
Hello everyone, tonight I have over 50 meteorites ending on ebay. some very nice specimens, including a .10 gram Nakhlite, 10 gram Millbillillie complete, and so many other nice pieces. ALL started at one cent, and most are still near that! I have a feeling that many items will sell

[meteorite-list] check this out, new items from British Museum

2003-06-18 Thread Michael Farmer
Hi everyone, several things in this email. First, I have added links here to two more photos of the beautiful perfectly oriented stone meteorite that is selling on ebay this evening here is a link to the item http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2179529637category=3239rd=1

[meteorite-list] Planetary auctions ending in one hour

2003-06-18 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, The ten planetary auctions that all started out at 99 cents are ending in about one hour. All are still at a fraction of retail so be sure to check them out. You will not see this caliber of auction very often and at such low prices so now is your chance to acquire a sizable

Fw: [meteorite-list] Need help naming new group

2003-06-18 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List, A lot of good suggestions for naming this new group are rolling in and we are pleased with the turn-out. We thought the NomCom had something to do with naming of meteorite groups because many submitted description titles have been changed after NomCom voting when new meteorites were

Re: [meteorite-list] Need help naming new group

2003-06-18 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List, A lot of good suggestions for naming this new group are rolling in and we are pleased with the turn-out. We thought the NomCom had something to do with naming of meteorite groups because many submitted description titles have been changed after NomCom voting when new meteorites were

[meteorite-list] Test, please delete!

2003-06-18 Thread Peter Marmet
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[meteorite-list] Mystery Over Bright Sky Light Over Tasmania

2003-06-18 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.themercury.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,6619337%255E3462,00.html Mystery over bright sky light By ANNE BARBELIUK The Mercury (Australia) June 19, 2003 A MYSTERY trail of blazing light soared through the sky across Tasmania last night. Speculation was rife the light show

Re: [meteorite-list] Need help naming new group

2003-06-18 Thread MARK BOSTICK
Hello Adam and list, I also agree that the group should get more concise name. Calling them "Olivine Diogenites" is like calling a Howardite a "Diogenite Eucrite". It is a the best confusing. Mark Bostick www.MeteoriteArticles.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Need help naming new group

2003-06-18 Thread martinh
Hello Greg, Adam and All, I was talking with John Horner, the famous dinosaur digger of Montana once about the naming of dinosaurs. He felt that the name should represent something about the beast rather than the one who found it. An example is instead of T. rex, which seems to me not much of

Re: [meteorite-list] Shirokovsky update

2003-06-18 Thread Pekka Savolainen
Well, it may be possible to get your money back from Canada in a legal way, but from Russia...well, Im a bit skeptic. just my 2 cents, pekka Steve Schoner wrote: Though I hate to mention lawyers... But maybe there isa lawyer in our group that would consider puttingtogether a class action

Re: [meteorite-list] Ad - Weekly Rare Material

2003-06-18 Thread Howard Wu
Adam and Greg, Wonderful looking pictures on ebay. Do you have a picture available for us of the original mass? Howard WuAdam Hupe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear List Members,Thank you for a fun auction tonight. A lot of buyers picked up some prettynice planetary specimens at bargain basement

[meteorite-list] Gujba Ad

2003-06-18 Thread Maccers531
Good evening list, I just listed a beautiful 12 gram slice of Gujba on ebay starting at $1.00 with no reserve. The listing # is 218026 or listed under seller name maccers531. Great chance to pick up a great piece at a good price. Bob Evans __

Re: [meteorite-list] Ad - Weekly Rare Material

2003-06-18 Thread Adam Hupe
Hi Howard and List, I believe we snapped a few pictures right after the first cut when we realized we were not dealing with an ordinary meteorite.Itwas not very exciting looking on the outside displaying only about 25% crust. Now that it has been cleaned the intact portion of crust is

Re: [meteorite-list] Need help naming new group

2003-06-18 Thread Pekka Savolainen
Hello, Mark, Adam and the list, it looks also to me, it may be a clearer way to name the new types honouring names or so. This is a tradition in minerology. The type can be diogenite - eucrite, but its called as Howardite, or olivine - diogenite as "Bostickite". Think its a good time to

Re: [meteorite-list] Ad - Weekly Rare Material

2003-06-18 Thread MARK BOSTICK
Hello Adam and list, Adam wrote: " I will take some images of the main mass and see if I can point out some areas of interest in a few days." And perhaps some thin section photos? I am curious in how it looks compared to diogenites, as my diogenite thin sections look like they have lots of