Re: [meteorite-list] Meteoroid/Asteroid Electro-Magnetic Disruption and Charge Properties?

2013-02-28 Thread Pict
Steve, Is N2N3 not a purely chemical reaction? In what sense is it nuclear? Perhaps I am misinterpreting this. Regards, John On 28/02/2013 00:49, Steve Dunklee steve.dunk...@yahoo.com wrote: Ouch! Imagine the extra energy released if the detonation occured inside a thunderhead? I had a

[meteorite-list] FW: Meteoroid/Asteroid Electro-Magnetic Disruption and Charge Properties?

2013-02-28 Thread Pict
O2O3 I meant obviously. So N converted to O. Get it now. Regards, John On 28/02/2013 00:59, Pict p...@pict.co.uk wrote: Steve, Is N2N3 not a purely chemical reaction? In what sense is it nuclear? Perhaps I am misinterpreting this. Regards, John On 28/02/2013 00:49, Steve Dunklee

Re: [meteorite-list] CTBTO COMPREHENSIVE TEST BAN TREATY ORG

2013-02-28 Thread Steve Dunklee
--- On Thu, 2/28/13, Steve Dunklee steve.dunk...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Steve Dunklee steve.dunk...@yahoo.com Subject: [meteorite-list] CTBTO To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 7:23 AM

Re: [meteorite-list] I have heard the Chelyabinsk Meteorite could be classified as a ........

2013-02-28 Thread Mark Ford
More like L5-6 imho... seems an awful lot of metal in some pics I've seen.. I reckon this one will be like NWA869 (L3.8-L9!) i.e. it will vary between finds, it's a big fall after all, which means it might be a little more varied than usual. I'm disappointed but the lack of 'pointless

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteoroid/Asteroid Electro-Magnetic Disruption and Charge Properties?

2013-02-28 Thread James Beauchamp
In plasma situations where electrons and nuclei are freely moving about, the math supports a very, very tiny chance that nuclei will collide with enough energy to merge or break apart into other isotopes. Applying a rate of trillions of possibilities in a volume, over a period of time, the

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite-list Digest, Vol 117, Issue 56

2013-02-28 Thread James Masny
What's this about Sequel slices being sold by Mr. Anold? All the best Jim Message: 9 Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:46:45 -0600 From: Brandon b1dunov...@aol.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] (AD) a few meteorites for sale To: steve arnold chicagosteve1...@gmail.com Cc: meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] AD Taza pieces, CR6 and Diogenite Main Masses

2013-02-28 Thread Tomasz Jakubowski
Dear List Members, I have some good quality meteorites for sale (few can be available for trade). Here is Taza selection (5 individuals, all are cleaned to show their beauty). Taza 847g (great quality individual)

[meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk classified as type LL5, S4

2013-02-28 Thread karmaka
Dear list members, Chelyabinsk has been classified as type LL5, S4 in a first analysis. Source: http://ria.ru/science/20130228/925165413.html?ria=pkqvb5h7dp1l9h1sm6fau2memqs9jakp Martin Postfach fast voll? Jetzt kostenlos E

[meteorite-list] A reply note for JASON concerning my Chelyabinsk Meteorites for sale on EBAY

2013-02-28 Thread Jorge M . Gonçalves
Subject: A reply note for JASON concerning my Chelyabinsk Meteorites for sale on EBAY As far as I'm concerned and for your information I'm the only one showing written proof from the Russian seller with my meteorites being sold on Ebay, as far as I know all the other Chelyabinsk Russian

Re: [meteorite-list] A reply note for JASON concerning my Chelyabinsk Meteorites for sale on EBAY

2013-02-28 Thread jason utas
Jorge, 1) I am not selling any material from this fall, nor do I plan to. 2) So much of the material you're selling in your ebay account is so painfully misrepresented that I fear no threat from you. You're either woefully ignorant, or a cheat. Either way, you have no grounds to be threatening

Re: [meteorite-list] JASON, be carefull what you say about my meteorites on the Meteorite List, I am warning you...

2013-02-28 Thread Jorge M . Gonçalves
Jason, I was asked by the owner of the METEORITE LIST not to write any offensive language or insult any one publicly on this list but apparently you don't respect that policy. All I said is that my Russian meteorite specimens on Ebay come with a card of authenticity from the Russian seller.

Re: [meteorite-list] JASON, be carefull what you say about my meteorites on the Meteorite List, I am warning you...

2013-02-28 Thread jason utas
Jorge, The small fragment you've already sold and the 19g stone you currently have for sale are both H-chondrites. Chelyabinsk is an LL5. I would suggest refunding the buyer of the 1.20 gram fragment you've already sold and pulling the 19 gram stone. Maybe I'll try writing some Russian labels for

Re: [meteorite-list] JASON, be carefull what you say about my meteorites on the Meteorite List, I am warning you...

2013-02-28 Thread John Teague
To whom it may concern: This is an example of the reason that I NO LONGER suggest this list to my customers at shows! I have a sheet that I give interested customers which lists this list along with others related to the meteorite, mineral, and fossil hobby. I have had too many folks that

Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk classified as type LL5, S4

2013-02-28 Thread Ron Baalke
Dear list members, Chelyabinsk has been classified as type LL5, S4 in a first analysis. Source: http://ria.ru/science/20130228/925165413.html?ria=pkqvb5h7dp1l9h1sm6fau2memqs9jakp Martin Note: This is the English version translated from Russian http://ria.ru/science/20130228

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite-list Digest, Vol 117, Issue 56

2013-02-28 Thread Graham Ensor
Hi James.I think they are very rare slices that you never get the chance to see because the photo is always in the next email to come ;-) Graham On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 3:04 PM, James Masny sciflye...@gmail.com wrote: What's this about Sequel slices being sold by Mr. Anold? All the best

Re: [meteorite-list] JASON, be carefull what you say about my meteorites on the Meteorite List, I am warning you...

2013-02-28 Thread Darryl Pitt
No...please don't! ;-) On Feb 28, 2013, at 1:34 PM, John Teague wrote: To whom it may concern: This is an example of the reason that I NO LONGER suggest this list to my customers at shows! I have a sheet that I give interested customers which lists this list along with others

Re: [meteorite-list] JASON, be carefull what you say about my meteorites on the Meteorite List, I am warning you...

2013-02-28 Thread Adam Hupe
Like I have said many times.  Collector confidence is at an all time low when it comes to new falls due to a few bad people.  It only takes one person substituting material from one fall to totally ruin the confidence in another.   This is the main reason I no longer collect recent falls or

[meteorite-list] Sikhote Alin 475g

2013-02-28 Thread E
Dear List, Does anyone happen to know in whose collection this particular example of the Sikhote Alin 475g individual resides now? It was sold by catchafallingstar.com some time ago and here is the link to pictures still on the website: http://www.catchafallingstar.com/sa475.htm Please PM

Re: [meteorite-list] JASON, be carefull what you say about my meteorites on the Meteorite List, I am warning you...

2013-02-28 Thread Joshua Tree Earth Space Museum
Hi John, Anyone offended by the the tone and language on the Meteorite List must be living extremely sheltered lives! I'm guessing none of them have ever been on Facebook or anywhere out in the real world if they find the Met List too offensive. Seriously, if you would pass up all the great

Re: [meteorite-list] Ensisehim 2013 news

2013-02-28 Thread karmaka
More on the Antarctic 18 kg find of the SAMBA team: http://www.antarcticstation.org/news_press/news_detail/scientists_at_princess_elisabeth_antarctica_discover_18kg_antarctic_meteori/ The meteorite in situ: http://antarctica.oma.be/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/18-kg-meteorite-768x1024.jpg

[meteorite-list] Scientists at Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Discover 18kg Antarctic Meteorite

2013-02-28 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.antarcticstation.org/news_press/news_detail/scientists_at_princess_elisabeth_antarctica_discover_18kg_antarctic_meteori/ Scientists at Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Discover 18kg Antarctic Meteorite International Polar Expedition Press Release February 28, 2013 A team of scientists

[meteorite-list] Oriented Meteorites?

2013-02-28 Thread Brandon D.
Hello Everyone, I have a question I'm sure can be answered here to my satisfaction. What defines an Oriented meteorite? I've noticed a trend starting where people have begun calling any meteorite with a rounded edge oriented or slightly oriented. What truly defines an oriented meteorite? I

[meteorite-list] Oriented Meteorites?

2013-02-28 Thread Brandon
Hello Everyone, I have a question I'm sure can be answered here to my satisfaction. What defines an Oriented meteorite? I've noticed a trend starting where people have begun calling any meteorite with a rounded edges oriented or slightly oriented. What truly defines an oriented

[meteorite-list] Computer Swap on Curiosity Rover

2013-02-28 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2013-078 Computer Swap on Curiosity Rover Jet Propulsion Laboratory February 28, 2013 Mars Science Laboratory Mission Status Report PASADENA, Calif. - The ground team for NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has switched the rover to a redundant onboard

Re: [meteorite-list] Physics of entry and bolides

2013-02-28 Thread E.P. Grondine
Hi Dirk, all - These topics were covered in easy to understand terms By Elton Jones years ago. I do not know if his notes are available in the meteorite list archives. Essentially, the bolide is what happens when the front of the meteoroid tries to go through its back, but I'll have to leave

Re: [meteorite-list] sharp protrusion from an iron meteorite

2013-02-28 Thread jason utas
Hello Adam, All, Actually, Uruacu does appear to be distinct from Campo del Cielo. Uruacu appears to be a much older meteorite that has weathered in different conditions, and many individuals show cohenite when cut -- a mineral I have never seen in Campo del Cielo. Generally speaking, Campos run