Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: Contracts Curry

2013-07-25 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
I won't leave a 10.1 pounder in the field and I don't think many people would. Vapid laws like these make criminals out of law-abiding people. Hypothetical case - an H5 (W4) chondrite from BLM land. Let's assume one is hunting on BLM land and finds a typical weathered highly-equilibrated

Re: [meteorite-list] Dunite meteorites?

2013-07-24 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi List, As a collector, the first meteorite I ever encountered that was described or labeled as a dunite was NWA 2968. I bought a micro-crumb of it off eBay from Noah Daleo back in 2007 or 2008. According to the Met Bulletin write-up, it's composed of 95% olivine. At one point, there was some

[meteorite-list] Scott Brey, please contact me off-list

2013-07-24 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi List, I am looking for the email address of Scott Brey at Planetbrey Meteorites. If anyone has his correct email address, please contact me off-list. The address listed on his website is bouncing back - sc...@planetbrey.com. Best regards, MikeG --

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2013-07-19 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Friends and Collectors, I am offering a 30% OFF discount this weekend in addition to some featured items that will make some good bargains - every order gets extra freebies this weekend (good stuff!). Use coupon code bigsale at checkout to get the discount. If the checkout or coupon acts

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - 3 New Desert Meteorites, H5, CO3, LL5 .

2013-07-19 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, There are 3 new approvals from the deserts (NWA and Oman) - two OC's and a carbonaceous chondrite. Link -

Re: [meteorite-list] ureilite for sale

2013-07-13 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Exactly. Until it is formally classified, it is a rock. However, most experienced hunters/dealers/wholesalers can usually determine whether or not a rock is a meteorite. But, classifications should be done before any meteorite is labeled with a type. At best, it's an unclassified meteorite,

[meteorite-list] Darth Vader in Met Bulletin?!

2013-07-13 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Here is something I didn't expect to see while poking around in the online Met Bulletin. Link - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/MetBullCollectionInfo.php?coll=Vader Apparently Vader collects meteorites and his collection resides on the Imperial homeworld of Coruscant. My question is, are

Re: [meteorite-list] Darth Vader in Met Bulletin?!

2013-07-13 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
am taking a positive position on this resource. Adam From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 11:21 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Darth Vader in Met

Re: [meteorite-list] ureilite for sale

2013-07-13 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi List, Well said Graham. I feel the same way. I think it's pretty obvious when viewing offers from overseas wholesalers and hunters, which ones are legit. Abdelfattah is known to many members on this List, and so are many other Moroccan dealers and wholesalers. In fact, the legit Moroccan

[meteorite-list] Ad - Big Sale Discounts, New Meteorite Displays (Chelyabinsk Impact Artifacts, more), BOGO Micromounts!

2013-07-12 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Friends and Collectors, I am in an official wheeling and dealing mood, so if you make a reasonable offer on any specimen in the store, I may accept it. My desperation is your gain. The offers and extra discount sales will expire soon without further notice, so strike now while the iron is

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - NWA 7916 (CO3)

2013-07-11 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, One new approval from the NWA dense collection area. It is a CO3 type. Link - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=57624 Best regards and happy huntings, MikeG -- - Web -

Re: [meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - NWA 7916 (CO3)

2013-07-11 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
, Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Bulletin Watchers, One new approval from the NWA dense collection area. It is a CO3 type. Link - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=57624 Best regards and happy huntings, MikeG

Re: [meteorite-list] I found fantastic oriented individual of Chelyabinsk meteorite.

2013-07-09 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
WOW! The Chelyabinsk Venus stone. Outstanding find. I hope nobody cuts that gorgeous stone. It would be a crime to cut a stone like that. Mike, don't kick yourself too hard if you walked right past this one while you were over there! Best regards, MikeG --

[meteorite-list] Ad - July 4th Weekend Sale, 30% off all Meteorites, Tektites, and Trinitite!

2013-07-05 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Friends and Collectors, From now and through this weekend, all specimens in the store are 30% OFF. To get the discount, use coupon code flag at checkout. The coupon is good on everything in the store. This coupon will expire on monday AM. All new offerings -

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - Achondrites, Carbonaceous, OC's, NWA

2013-07-04 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, There are 18 new approvals from the NWA dense collection area. Many are achondrites. There are Vestans, carbonaceous chondrites, and others. There are also a handful of OC's thrown in for good measure. Link -

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - C3-ung, Stewart Valley, 41 Desert Meteorites

2013-07-02 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, There are 41 new approvals - all are from deserts around the world - NWA, Chile, the US. Link -

[meteorite-list] Congrats Johnno - The Long Awaited Day has Arrived!!!

2013-07-02 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Miracles do happen! - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=31470 -- - Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone Twitter - http://twitter.com/GalacticStone Pinterest -

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - 3 Stewart Valley OC's

2013-06-29 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, There are three new approvals - all are OC's from the dry lakebeds of the Western US. Link -

Re: [meteorite-list] Pseudofossils, Meteorwrongs, and Newspapers

2013-06-29 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
That bigfoot rock looks more like Andre the Giant : http://i.cdn.turner.com/dr/teg/tsg/release/sites/default/files/imagecache/670xX/photos/andregiantmug1.jpg Best regards, MikeG -- - Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook -

[meteorite-list] Margherita Hack passes away

2013-06-29 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi List, Sad news. Respected and well-known astrophysicist Margherita Hack has passed away at the age of 91. She was the first woman to be a director of an astronomical observatory and made countless contributions to science. Article -

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - 15 New Approvals, Mostly OC's and One Carbonaceous

2013-06-28 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, There are 15 new approvals today. All are from Morocco and/or the NWA dense collection area. Most are OC's, but there is one carbonaceous stone. Link -

[meteorite-list] Ad - Chelyabinsk Micromounts Displays, Rare Red Black Trinitite, 30% off all Amber!

2013-06-28 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Listees and Collectors, I have a selection of various Chelyabinsk Russian meteorite specimens - micromounts (IMB and regular), pendants, two different displays, and pieces of the window glass broken by the shockwave. I also recently acquired some new trinitite material and some of the pieces

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - Nine Desert Approvals, Two Diogenites

2013-06-25 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, There are nine new approvals today. All are from desert areas. Two of them are diogenites and the rest are OC's of various types. Link -

[meteorite-list] Ad - Chelyabinsk, Trinitite, Unclassified Endcut, Delphi Rock, more!

2013-06-21 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Friends and Collectors, I just got in some new specimens that are worth a look. One of them is big polished meteorite endcut that is loaded with metal and chondrules. As always, use coupon code metlist at checkout for 20% off your entire order. I have been sold out of trinitite for a couple

Re: [meteorite-list] Arlington, Minn. meteorite article

2013-06-20 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Thanks for the work and update Bob. Great job! :) -- - Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone Twitter - http://twitter.com/GalacticStone Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/galacticstone Blog

Re: [meteorite-list] The lucky Lilienthals and their new Arlington meteorite

2013-06-19 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Martin and List, Great find if it is confirmed. Met Bulletin and COM doesn't have much info on this one. From Grady's COM : Med. Octahedrite (IIE-om / 0.8mm) Date of find - 1894 Sibley County, Minnesota 44.36N, 94.6W A mass of about 19.7lb was found 2.5 miles NE of Arlington. Preliminary

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - USA Finds, China Fall, and Worldwide Meteorite Approvals

2013-06-19 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, There are 14 new approvals in the Bulletin. Choteau (Montana, pallasite) - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=57537 Left Hand Creek (Colorado, iron) - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=57536 Williams (Indiana, H4) -

Re: [meteorite-list] Choteau - A NEW Ungrouped Pallasite Meteorite

2013-06-19 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Great find! It looks like a more-beautiful version of Udei Station, but with olivines instead of blackened silicates. The good ole' USA may not have a lunar yet, but we certainly have some gorgeous pallasites. :) Best regards, MikeG --

Re: [meteorite-list] World Record Slice Produced By Marlin Cilz!

2013-06-18 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
: Jason Utas meteorite...@gmail.com To: Greg Hupé gmh...@centurylink.net Cc: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com; Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com; Meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 3:49 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] World Record

Re: [meteorite-list] What is this?

2013-06-17 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Sales of all space-station rock slags are hereby suspended until further notice -- - Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone Twitter - http://twitter.com/GalacticStone Pinterest -

Re: [meteorite-list] World Record Slice Produced By Marlin Cilz!

2013-06-17 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Adam, I think I speak for many on the List when I say this : PHOTOS! And LOTS of them. Every angle. High-res. Close-ups of interesting clasts. Inquiring minds wanna see eye candy. :) Best regards, MikeG -- - Web -

[meteorite-list] AD - Chelyabinsk, Xining, Darwin Glass, Katol, Tissint, Zag, NWA's, Uraninite,

2013-06-15 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Listees and Collectors, I have a large selection of meteorite micros and macros available. Witnessed falls, recent falls, desert finds, American meteorites, rarities, and more. As always, use coupon code metlist at checkout for 20% off. If the checkout crashes or the coupon doesn't work,

[meteorite-list] Don Hurkot - Please contact me off-list

2013-06-14 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Don, I can't find your email address, please contact me off-list at - cura...@galactic-stone.com Thanks! MikeG -- - Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone Twitter -

Re: [meteorite-list] Something new is coming... more !

2013-06-14 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
The birds are angry because Fabien got it first! :) Congrats on the new meteorite. :) -- - Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone Twitter - http://twitter.com/GalacticStone Pinterest -

[meteorite-list] World's Largest Meteorites by Type

2013-06-13 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi List, I am putting together a list of the largest known meteorites by type. Here is what the list looks like so far. Can anyone spot any errors or suggest any other large specimens of different types? Largest Meteorites : Largest carbonaceous CM1 - Moapa Valley - 691 g Largest iron - Hoba -

[meteorite-list] New Meteorite Blog Posts - Meteorite Hall of Fame, Meteorite Folklore, more.

2013-06-13 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Listees, I have added some new entries to my meteorite blog. I put the word new in quotes, because one of these articles is an older but unpublished work of mine (the Meteorite Hall of Fame and Shame). The new articles are denoted with an asterisk (*). I hope it is not presumptuous of me to

Re: [meteorite-list] My apology to Mike Farmer

2013-06-09 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi List, This is why the chain of custody and the reputations of the people in the chain of custody are the most important considerations in the mind of this collector. As Adam alluded to with high end collectibles - there are authentication services and agencies that utilize experts to analyze

[meteorite-list] Ad, New Chelyabinsk Stones, Fresh Whole Peas, Shockwave Glass, Displays, Pendants, all the Russians you can handle...

2013-06-09 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Listees and Collectors, I have some new Chelyabinsk stones available for purchase. The pick of the litter is a 4.07g whole pristine stone that is covered in regmaglypts and dimples. There are also nine more specimens ranging in size from subgram to 2.48 grams. To avoid confusion with the

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - Institutions and Collections

2013-06-09 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, There has been a feature update to the online Met Bulletin. It now contains info about meteorites in institutions and collections. From the Bulletin : Link - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/MetBullNews.php?id=2 Repository information expanded (9 Jun 2013) Greatly

[meteorite-list] Announcement - New Meteorite Blog now live.

2013-06-06 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Listees, I have just finished setting up an integrated blog (http://www.galactic-stone.com/blog) with my website. This blog contains several articles about meteorites, collecting, history, preparation, etc. In the near future, I will be posting more articles related to meteorites. Visitors

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - Anomalous CV3 and Eucrite

2013-06-05 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, There are two new approvals from the NWA dense collection area : NWA 7193 (eucrite-an) - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=54871 NWA 7891 (CV3-an) - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=57519 Best regards and happy huntings, MikeG --

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - 33 Desert Meteorites, Many Achondrites

2013-06-04 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, There are 33 new approvals and many of them are achondrites from the NWA dense collection area. There are also many ordinary chondrites from Chile and Tunisia. Link -

[meteorite-list] Hacked Emails not coming from me

2013-06-03 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi List, It has been called to my attention that a spammy/virus email is going around that has the words Galactic Stone in the name field of the email. This is not me. My computer is not sending these emails and I do not have a smartphone either. My system is clean and harbors no malware or

Re: [meteorite-list] Hacked Emails not coming from me (PS - do NOT click the link!)

2013-06-03 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi List, A couple of people told me this is Facebook related. They get similar emails and it always has the name of a Facebook friend in the name field. All of my emails go out as Galactic Stone Ironworks. The only place I use Galactic Stone is Facebook and Twitter. I never click on links

[meteorite-list] Of Martian Rodents

2013-06-01 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Sales of all Martian rodents are hereby suspended until further notice. http://www.zdnet.com/was-a-squirrel-discovered-on-mars-716191/ -- - Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone

[meteorite-list] AD - New Fresh Chelyabinsk Stones, Chelyabinsk Shockwave Window Glass(!), New NWA Slices and Endcuts, New Micromounts!

2013-05-31 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Listees and Collectors, This week I have a big new batch of material to announce. This includes some very nice Chelyabinsk stones and rarely-seen window glass shattered by the shockwave! I also have dozens of new NWA specimens, including endcuts, slices, and micromounts. As always, use

Re: [meteorite-list] How sweeet!

2013-05-31 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Martin and List, 3000 yen for the 8-piece set. That's about $30 US at the current exchange rate. Looks yummy. :) Best regards, MikeG On 5/31/13, Martin Altmann altm...@meteorite-martin.de wrote: Wanna have!! A japanese chocolatier is making now chocolate meteorites! From Allende to

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - Indian Butte Fall, Vestans, Type-3's

2013-05-29 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, There are several new approvals. Most of them are meteorites from various deserts (NWA, Chile, etc). One is the Indian Butte Arizona fall of 1998. There are also several Vestans and type-3 finds newly approved. Link -

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - Heyetang (China), Oman, and NWA

2013-05-27 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, The Chinese are on a classification roll. First Xining is finally classified. Now, after a wait of about 15 years, the 1998 fall Heyetang is now official. Other new meteorites include some achondrites and a pallasite from the hot deserts. All new approvals -

Re: [meteorite-list] (House-AD): ORANGE fresh Chelyabinsk (was: Two special Chelyabinsk individualswith Brown Lee-side Crust - color-oriented!)

2013-05-27 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
A theory from the peanut gallery - Perhaps what we are seeing here is a product of the process of orientation. Maybe during the phase where the crust is liquified and flowing, certain more volatile elements will be burned off, and the remaining crustal material gathers on the trailing side of

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - 3 new NWA's (H-Melt)

2013-05-26 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, Three new approvals today. Two of them are H-melts - the first from outside Antarctica. Link -

Re: [meteorite-list] Xining writeup (hammer?)

2013-05-24 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi List, I notice that one of the Xining meteorites struck a concrete road surface and left behind an impact pit. Does this mean Xining is a hammer? I know, I know, hammer fall is a touchy subject, but does this qualify as one? Best regards., MikeG --

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update

2013-05-24 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, Several new approvals in the last two days, including Xining, many NWA's, some Chilean mets, and few oddballs. Link -

[meteorite-list] AD - Any Five Meteorite Micromounts for less than $30 shipped, including falls, planetaries, rare types!

2013-05-24 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Collectors and Listees, Here is a screaming deal that won't last long. Due to postal rate increases, I will not be offering this deal much longer because I just don't make much money from it. After this weekend is over, I will be changing the Pick 5 Micros deal to reflect the postage

[meteorite-list] Vials of Apollo Moon Dust found

2013-05-23 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
By Megan Gannon Space.com Vials of moon dust brought back to Earth by the first men on the moon have been found inside a lab warehouse in California after sitting in storage unnoticed for more than 40 years. The samples — collected by Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin — were

Re: [meteorite-list] Feb 11, 2012, Qinhai province, Fall

2013-05-22 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Somebody please poke the Chinese with a pointed stick and get them back on task. This fall and the Zunhua fall need to be published and made official. Best regards, MikeG PS - poke GSI with a stick also and get them busy on Katol. On 5/22/13, Mendy Ouzillou ouzil...@yahoo.com wrote: Robert,

Re: [meteorite-list] Feb 11, 2012, Qinhai province, Fall

2013-05-22 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Here we go again with Katol. Someone show me the law against exporting meteorites from India. And I don't mean show me a 150-year old British Empire mandate that no longer applies. I have spoken to people in India about this and they all say the same thing - they know of no modern Indian law

Re: [meteorite-list] Feb 11, 2012, Qinhai province, Fall

2013-05-22 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
, it's a rock. On 5/22/13, Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: Here we go again with Katol. Someone show me the law against exporting meteorites from India. And I don't mean show me a 150-year old British Empire mandate that no longer applies. I have spoken to people

[meteorite-list] John Lutzon Update

2013-05-18 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Listees, On List-member John Lutzon's 59th birthday (April 7th 2013), he was struck while driving his motorcycle and sustained very serious injuries. He was in ICU for a month and is still hospitalized. He suffered numerous broken bones and his jaw had to be wired shut. He didn't suffer any

[meteorite-list] AD - Lunar Pendant, Ries Endcut, Ouadangou, Weston, D'Orbigny, UNWA, and lots of rare micromounts.

2013-05-17 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Listees and Collectors, I am selling off some micromounts from my personal collection. These are larger and nicer than my routine offerings, so some of them are worth a look. I also have a few new unique items and a smattering of rare micromounts. Use coupon code metlist at checkout for 20%

Re: [meteorite-list] O.R. Norton (+ May 17, 2009)

2013-05-17 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bernd, Gone indeed, but never forgotten. Every time I pick up any meteorite book, regardless of who the author is, I always think of Norton. He is intimately linked to meteorites and books in my mind. :) Best regards, MikeG --

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - Sau 559 (Ureilite)

2013-05-16 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, One new approval today. It is an old Oman find from 2005. Apparently this ureilite was very stubborn and it chewed up several blades before it could be subdued by the saw. Text - Sayh al Uhaymir 559 (SaU 559)20°33.046’N, 56°39.336’E Al Wusta, Oman Found: Nov

Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA List] John Lutzon

2013-05-15 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Gary, Ray, and List, What has happened to John? Best regards, MikeG -- - Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone Twitter - http://twitter.com/GalacticStone Pinterest -

[meteorite-list] (Meteorites found in Pennsylvania) - Re: Pennsylvania Geologic Survey Publication Giveaway and Free PDF Files

2013-05-15 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Paul and List, There is one meteorite-related title that I found. Here is a direct link to the download. Meteorites found in Pennsylvania (Ralph Stone Eileen Star, 1932, revised 1967, 39pp) - http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_017214.zip Thanks for the

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - Aksai Chin, Catalina 037 (Urei), NWA 7838

2013-05-14 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, 3 new approvals. Two are OC's and one ureilite. Aksai Chin (H5, China) - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=57459 Catalina 037 (Ureilite, Chile) - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=57460 NWA 7838 (H3, Morocco) -

[meteorite-list] Recent Meteorite Falls Update for 2013

2013-05-12 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Fall Chasers and Watchers, For several years now, I have been correlating the various fall reports that come across the web and press wires. I have done my best to keep this list updated and accurate. It is done because I have a burning passion for new falls borne of the fact that I cannot

[meteorite-list] Ad - D'Orbigny, Mt. Tazerzait, Bondoc, Bendego, Chelyabinsk, and Rare Micros - 25% OFF.

2013-05-11 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Listees and Collectors, I have a few new micromount offerings. I am also offering a 25% OFF discount this weekend - use coupon code bigsale at checkout to get the discount on your entire order. If the checkout or coupon code does not work properly, please contact me via email -

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - Antelope, Mandalay Spring, Smokey Spring, and 3 NWA's

2013-05-10 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, There are three new US approvals and 3 new NWA OC's. Linkage : Antelope (Nevada, H4) - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=57455 Mandalay Spring (Nevada, L6) - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=57454 Smokey Spring (Nevada, H4) -

[meteorite-list] Another Wolcott CT meteorite found - Waterbury?

2013-05-10 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi List, There is another report of a meteorite recovered from the yard of a house in Waterbury and that it may be connected to the recent Wolcott fall. However, the photo provided shows a weathered meteorite that resembles a desert-varnished NWA. It does look like a meteorite, but it does not

Re: [meteorite-list] Another Meteorite Lands (found) in a Connecticut W Town 19 days later

2013-05-10 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Maybe it's just me, but that stone looks more weathered than a recent fall should be. On 5/10/13, Shawn Alan photoph...@yahoo.com wrote: Hello Listers The meteorite fall 19 days go in Wolcott CT has generated another meteorite which also hit a house in a town that starts with W lol.

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - 17 Major Achondrite Approvals, Planetaries, Etc.

2013-05-06 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, Some interesting new approvals, including three new Martians. Highlights - Rosamond LL3 (California) - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=57434 NWA 7721 Martian - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=56746 NWA 7635 Martian -

Re: [meteorite-list] eBay plus and minus

2013-05-06 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
For all of the smack I talk about eBay for sellers, as I buyer, I love it. Buyers can do no wrong. eBay coddles it's buyers because it's profit model changed when it acquired PayPal. Prior to the eBay/PayPal era, eBay tried to compete with PayPal by offering a rival in-house payment service

Re: [meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - 17 Major Achondrite Approvals, Planetaries, Etc.

2013-05-06 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
to see that most dealers are doing the right thing by following protocol to make these pairings official. Adam - Original Message - From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Sent: Monday, May 6, 2013 6:10 PM

Re: [meteorite-list] Ebay, Websites and State Taxes

2013-05-06 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Adam and List, While I do not share 100% Adam's firm stance against taxation by the fed in principle, I do agree that states' rights are being infringed upon. It should be up to the state, not the fed, to dictate what the citizens of a given state pay in taxes based on revenue generated by

[meteorite-list] Ad - Gardnos Norway Impact Breccia, Bendego Micros, Chelyabinsk (Big Selection - Micros, Displays, Pendants), Meteorite Collection Kits

2013-05-05 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Listees and Collectors, Before I get to this week's offerings, a quick reminder - use coupon code metlist at checkout for 20% off all prices. Note - some users are experiencing a glitch with my checkout. During the part of the checkout where it goes from my website to PayPal, the PayPal end

Re: [meteorite-list] Ebays new shipping policy

2013-05-05 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
The problem with a web site is marketing. Getting the masses to visit a site is a real challengethus Ebay seems to be an easy way out of that. Social media. My website item listings get more traffic per week than most eBay meteorite auctions - even auctions posted by the big guys. It just

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - 58 Antarctic Approvals

2013-05-02 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi List, There are 58 new Antarctic meteorites approved (Grove Mountains). Most are OC's, but there is also a ureilite and a meso. Link -

[meteorite-list] Imilchil has a new name - Agoudal

2013-05-02 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi List, The Imilchil iron meteorite is now official. It's official name is Agoudal Link - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=57354 Write up : Agoudal31°59.074’N, 5°30.917’W Centre-South, Morocco Found: 2000 Classification: Iron meteorite (IIAB) History: (H.

Re: [meteorite-list] Novato update

2013-05-02 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Just a small correction, not to blow my own horn, but to clear up a misconception in Jason's post. 7) Re: Jim's comments about find numbers (and apparently bragging rights) -- No. Without the 'consortium,' publicly posted numbers, etc. we would have much less of an idea of where/how many of

Re: [meteorite-list] First Tunguska Meteorite Fragments Discovered

2013-05-02 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Are those supposed to be meteorites? The top one looks like an iron meteorite. The other two are obvious meteorwrongs. If Tunguska had been an iron, we would have found more of it by now. I didn't even bother to read the article, after seeing that joke of a photo. LOL. If somebody wants

Re: [meteorite-list] Novato update

2013-04-30 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Agreed, somebody needs to cough up a piece to consolidate the type specimen and satisfy the requirements for publication in the Met Bulletin. That is how it should be. Until such a specimen is analyzed, submitted, and approved, it is not a meteorite, it is a rock that is suspected to be a

Re: [meteorite-list] Novato update (All recent falls unapproved, not just Novato)

2013-04-30 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
to put on my labels for my falls collection. I have no dog in this fight other than science. Best regards and happy huntings for all, MikeG --- On Tue, 4/30/13, Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com Subject: Re

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2013-04-27 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Beautiful specimen. It reminds me of an arrowhead. Is the scalloping the result of sandblasting or ablation? Best regards, MikeG -- - Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone Twitter -

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2013-04-27 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Listees and Collectors, To raise some cash, I am offering a 30%-OFF discount this weekend. Use coupon code bigsale at checkout to get the discount. This includes everything on the website - meteorites, tektites, amber, fossils, crystals, etc. If the checkout acts up or the coupon doesn't

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Updates - US, Chile, NWA.

2013-04-27 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, Over the last few days there have been over 70 new approvals. Many of OC's from dense collection areas in Chile. Many more are NWA's of various types, including some achondrites. There is also a newly approved USA iron meteorite. Link -

Re: [meteorite-list] Wolcott CT meteorite fall analysis

2013-04-25 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Marc and List, Marc and team, thanks for all of your hard work and dedication to increasing the recovery rate of meteorite falls. I don't know if these photos have been seen yet. Our own list member Peter Scherff visited the people who now own the Wolcott meteorite. He posted some photos and

Re: [meteorite-list] Yale scientists confirm rock that hit Wolcotthouse was meteorite, might have caused Friday 'boom'

2013-04-24 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Good question. I guess this one slipped under the radar, so to speak. So, no offense to the Peabody Nat. Museum, but who verified it? If it was the curator of Central American Antiquities, then I'll wait for further verification. Best regards, MikeG --

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - 2 NWA's and Keystone Lake

2013-04-24 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Bulletin Watchers, There are three new approvals today - ureilite, acapulcoite, and Keystone Lake. Link -

[meteorite-list] Need a Good Price on 2 Kilos of Iron Meteorite Cutting Dust

2013-04-24 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Folks, I have a friend in Europe who is doing a series of presentations involving school-kids and meteorites. Part of these demonstrations involves using magnets and stardust (iron meteorite cuttings). These demos have been a hit and he plans on doing another round of them soon. I have

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteoritic stardust anti-ageing cream

2013-04-24 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
That's where the world supply of meteorite dust must be going. I need some for real purposes and cannot find it. On 4/24/13, Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com wrote: It looks somebody found a new use for Saharan meteorite dust. A company in Spain is actually crushing meteorites and adding

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteoritic stardust anti-ageing cream

2013-04-24 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Well, this does explain my ravishing youthful looks, vibrant attitude, and stallion-like reproductive prowess. After years of consuming meteorite dust, it's finally starting to pay off! -- - Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteoritic stardust anti-ageing cream

2013-04-24 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Mountain. M -Original Message- From: Galactic Stone Ironworks [mailto:meteoritem...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 7:56 AM To: Mendy Ouzillou Cc: Adam Hupe; Adam Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteoritic stardust anti-ageing cream Well, this does explain my ravishing

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteoritic stardust anti-ageing cream

2013-04-24 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
it was the moon dust. I finally blocked this guy from bidding not wanting to risk negative feedback. Adam - Original Message - From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Mendy Ouzillou ouzil...@yahoo.com Cc: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com; Adam meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteoritic stardust anti-ageing cream

2013-04-24 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Message - From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com Cc: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 8:37 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteoritic stardust anti-ageing cream One word for this - WOW. He

Re: [meteorite-list] FW: Meteoritic stardust anti-ageing cream

2013-04-24 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Lunar dust viagra fail - And eBay would allow the idiotic negative feedback to stay. During my last eBay run, I sold a meteorite on to some nutjob who tried to scam me. They filed a PP dispute on the very same day the package was delivered. They tried to claim it never arrived. I had

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites vs. tektites on ebay

2013-04-24 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi William, I like tektites, but I don't want meteorite results flooded with them. I encountered the same problem as you. Easy fix. Use this search string : meteorite -tektite That will show only meteorites and will exclude all listings with the word tektite in the title. A few tektites will

[meteorite-list] (FOUND, Thanks!) - Need a Good Price on 2 Kilos of Iron Meteorite Cutting Dust

2013-04-24 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
/galacticstone RSS - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 - On 4/24/13, Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Folks, I have a friend in Europe who is doing a series of presentations involving school-kids

[meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk - IMB or SMB? The nomenclature of Melts.

2013-04-24 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi List, We keep hearing about the IMB nodules that have been recovered - these have an all-black lithology with no chondrules, shock veins, or grey matrix material. However, these nodules were not created on impact. Had there been such an impact, we would have a visible crater and the nodules

Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk - IMB or SMB? The nomenclature of Melts.

2013-04-24 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
into individuals when the meteorite exploded. They are like thousands of Cat Mountains. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 25, 2013, at 6:41 AM, Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: Hi List, We keep hearing about the IMB nodules that have been recovered - these have an all

Re: [meteorite-list] A year ago today...

2013-04-23 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
It's hard to believe that it's been a year already. Did they ever narrow down the petrologic type from the current catch all classification? Best regards, MikeG -- - Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook -

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