[meteorite-list] Cerro Mesa info

Regarding Cerro Mesa, I found the following on ResearchGate https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281281502_La_condrita_ordinaria_Cerro_Mesa_en_el_limite_de_la_clasificacion_entre_dos_grupos So, it looks like the classification work is done, but just not submitted to the NomCom. best,

[meteorite-list] Looking for NWA 7983 ureilite

Hi Meteorite collectors, I need a small piece of the ureilite NWA 7983 for my research. If anyone has a piece available please email me - gar...@asu.edu thanks, Laurence Dr. Laurence A.J. Garvie Research Professor - School of Earth

[meteorite-list] Need Sutter's Mill please

Dear Meteorite collectors, I am in the process of working on the bulk mineralogy of Sutter’s Mill as determined by powder x-ray diffraction. I have run several samples now, including the pre-rain SM3, and found some interesting minerals. My big interest is in the clay mineralogy, the quantity

[meteorite-list] Lunars for peanuts

I know of relatively large lunars that are being offered at around $50/g and not being bought (1 kg stones). There seem to be a plethora of Lunars and Martians. Nice shergottites could be had from the 2015 Tucson show for around $80/g. In the last year, the NomCom has approved 35 lunars (over

[meteorite-list] Lunars for peanuts

I know of relatively large lunars that are being offered at around $50/g and not being bought (1 kg stones). There seem to be a plethora of Lunars and Martians. Nice shergottites could be had from the 2015 Tucson show for around $80/g. In the last year, the NomCom has approved 35 lunars (over

Re: [meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update: Sahara 00293

to be accepted, she had to first classify and then get the meteorite accepted by the NomCom. Laurence Garvie CMS ASU -- Message: 6 Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 18:30:02 -0500 From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Katol chondrules

I suspected there would be some discussion on the L6 class for Katol. I have posted some BSE images of chondrules from one of our sections on my Facebook page. Laurence Garvie CMS ASU __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com

[meteorite-list] Katol chondrules

I expected there would be some discussion on the L6 class for Katol. I have posted some BSE images of chondrules from one of our sections on my Facebook page. Laurence Garvie CMS ASU __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com

[meteorite-list] ASU looking for NWA470

Dear Meteorite collectors, I am looking for a small piece (1 to 2 g) of NWA 470 (CH3). I know this is a rare meteorite, but hopefully someone would be willing to sell/trade for a piece. Thanks Laurence Garvie lgar...@asu.edu Center for Meteorite Studies Arizona State University

[meteorite-list] Sutter's Mill photos at ASU

I spent some time today photographing our Sutter's Mill meteorites. If interested, you can view them at www.flickr.com/photos/meteorite_scientist/ Laurence Garvie CMS ASU __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list

[meteorite-list] Sutter's Mill photos at ASU

I spent some time today photographing our Sutter's Mill meteorites. If interested, you can view them at www.flickr.com/photos/meteorite_scientist/ Laurence Garvie CMS ASU __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list

[meteorite-list] Cutting Sutter's Mill

Personally, I see nothing wrong with cutting Sutter's Mill. We (as in the scientific community) now have lots of stones and sliced pieces are needed for thin sections, polished mounts, etc. The TKW is well over 300 g - compare this with the really rare carbonaceous chondrites (e.g., Revelstoke

[meteorite-list] Cutting Sutter's Mill

Personally, I see nothing wrong with cutting Sutter's Mill. We (as in the scientific community) now have lots of stones and sliced pieces are needed for thin sections, polished mounts, etc. The TKW is well over 300 g - compare this with the really rare carbonaceous chondrites (e.g., Revelstoke

[meteorite-list] looking for Franconia

of Franconia with cm-sized metal blebs, but so far I do not have such a piece for study. So, if anyone has a Franconia with a large metal nodule that they would like to lend/sell/trade to me, then please email me at lgar...@asu.edu Feel free to send photos. Thanks Laurence Garvie Curator Center

[meteorite-list] Conception Junction approved

For those that are interested, Conception Junction was approved today. see www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=53877 Laurence CMS ASU __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] Stones with High Troilite, Low Metal

The Rumuruti (R Class) chondrites lack free metal and are sulfide rich. Laurence CMS ASU On Jun 26, 2011, at 2:19 PM, meteorite-list-requ...@meteoritecentral.com wrote: Message: 13 Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:55:17 -0400 From: Pete Pete rsvp...@hotmail.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Stones

[meteorite-list] Question - meteorites returned from Moon

A 1976 paper in Earth and Planetary Science Letters describes a unique chondrite (meteorite) returned from the Moon. The fragment measures 3 x 1.5 mm and shows some similarities with the CI meteorites. McSween (1976) A new type of chondritic meteorite found in Lunar soil. Earth and Planetary

[meteorite-list] Red Canyon Lake fall

The 2007 fall from California - Red Canyon Lake was accepted by the NomCom today. A photo of the slice can be found at www.flickr.com/photos/meteorite_scientist/5580944065/ and the writeup at the Meteoritical Bulletin Database www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/ Laurence CMS ASU

[meteorite-list] Color of OC's by Staining or by Trace Elements

Just a quick reply to this subject as it could become lengthy and involved. The primary coloring agent in meteorites is Fe2+ for fresh meteorites and Fe3+ for weathered ones (BTW - shocked meteorites can be black - see below). There is also Fe0, which is in the metal. When a few percent of

[meteorite-list] meteorite classification costs

The question comes up from time to time about the cost of classifying a meteorite and also regarding turn around time. The actual cost varies significantly depending on the type of meteorite. For example, base cost for an equilibrated OC 1) thin section $30 (the cheapest part of the process)

[meteorite-list] meteorite research grants

Some on this list may find this useful. Laurence CMS ASU Graduate students and postdocs, The application deadline for grants from the Barringer Family Fund for Meteorite Impact Research is April 8, 2011. This program provides 3 to 5 competitive grants each year in the range of $2,500 to

[meteorite-list] Geoff's book

I also have the book. The photography is excellent. Laurence CMS ASU On Feb 26, 2011, at 9:19 AM, meteorite-list-requ...@meteoritecentral.com wrote: Message: 22 Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:13:26 -0500 From: Walter Branch waltbra...@bellsouth.net Subject: [meteorite-list] Geoff's book To:

[meteorite-list] Three new Arizona meteorites

Three new Arizona meteorites were just approved by the NomCom. They are Camp Creek (H4) Chandler (L6) Little Harquahala Mountains (H-melt rock) I am working on two more new ones from AZ. Laurence CMS ASU __ Visit the Archives at

[meteorite-list] Unknown irons at ASU

I found four unlabeled iron meteorite slices in the collection at Arizona State University. They can be seen at www.flickr.com/photos/meteorite_scientist/sets/72157625897257655/ If anyone recognizes any of the slices then please let me know at lgar...@asu.edu Thanks Laurence CMS ASU

Re: [meteorite-list] Clay meteorites?

, Gordon CRESSEY, and Olwyn N. MENZIES (2004) Modal mineralogy of carbonaceous chondrites by X-ray diffraction and Mössbauer spectroscopy, Meteoritics and Planetary Science, vol. 39, 3-16). Laurence Garvie CMS ASU Message: 1 Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:01:27 -0700 (PDT) From: Robert Verish

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day -October 15, 2010

My guess is that this beautiful chondrule is a composite radial pyroxene (in the center) surrounded by porphyritic olivine. Laurence Garvie CMS ASU essage: 4 Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:27:03 -0500 From: Bob King nightsk...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture

[meteorite-list] Ultraviolet space rocks

. The aubrites formed under low fO2 conditions and hence the pyroxenes have very low Fe (typically 350 ppm FeO). If I remember correctly, the color of the fluorescence may have something to do with trace amounts of Mn. Laurence Garvie CMS ASU -- Message: 3 Date: Sat

[meteorite-list] ASU suspends public meteorite identification program

and staff limitations. We are working on a more outreach-oriented program directed toward school-aged children, which we hope to have up and running in the near future. Sincerely, Dr. Laurence Garvie Center for Meteorite Studies Arizona State University

[meteorite-list] Las Canas achondrite

I am trying to find some information on a meteorite we have in our collection. I have a 0.3 g crusted fragment of an achondrite, possibly eucrite, and old label that reads Las Canas, St. Andras, Cuba, 2. Oct 1844. Is this a valid meteorite, fall?? Thanks Laurence Garvie CMS ASU

[meteorite-list] Fireball Temperature?

I just had a quick look at the paper by Popova, Meteoroid Ablation models (2004) Earth, Moon, and Planets, vol. 95, 303-319, and their spectral data from meteorites indicate that the brightness temperatures of the vapor are around 4000-6000K. Laurence CMS ASU

[meteorite-list] desert varnish

Many of the questions posed to this list about desert varnish can be found in my recent paper on varnish Nanometer-scale complexity, growth, and diagenesis in desert varnish (2008) Geology, vol. 36, 215-218. Unfortunately, I do not have permission (from the publisher) to post a pdf copy

[meteorite-list] looking for NWA1694

I am looking for (trade/buy) a reasonably sized piece of NWA1694. Let me know if you have a piece you might be willing to part with. Thanks Laurence Garvie CMS lgar...@asu.edu __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] looking for picture of Count Widmanstatten

I am looking for a picture of Count Alois von Beckh Widmanstätten. If anyone has one or know where one is can they please email me. Thanks Laurence Garvie CMS ASU __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - October 5, 2009

Wonderful oriented Sikhote-Alin. That would look fabulous in a museum ... Laurence Garvie CMS ASU Message: 10 Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2009 21:03:23 -0700 (PDT) From: Michael Johnson rocksfromsp...@yahoo.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - October 5

[meteorite-list] organic-rich meteorite

Here is an unusual organic-rich meteorite. Bet there are amino acids in this one. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/somerset/8175347.stm Laurence CMS ASU __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] Formic acid in meteorites

High levels of formic acid were also found in the Antarctic meteorite EET96029. You can download the pdf at www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2004/pdf/1888.pdf Laurence CMS ASU __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] stinky meteorite

A while back I was dry cutting (slowly with a thin low-density diamond blade) a piece of Indarch, which produced a rather disagreeable odour. I put the smell down to the reaction of the finely powdered air- sensitive minerals such as oldhamite and niningerite with the moisture in the air.

[meteorite-list] Isheyevo slices

Does anyone know how many almost complete slices were taken off the Isheyevo main mass? And where are they? BTW - we have one. Thanks Laurence Garvie Center for Meteorite Studies ASU __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] black diamonds from Canyon Diablo

For those who are interested, my colleague and I recently worked on the black diamonds from the Canyon Diablo meteorite. The abstract can be downloaded at www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2009/pdf/1346.pdf In summary, they are not pure diamond but a combination of diamond, lonsdaleite

[meteorite-list] Fountain Hills meteorite

Does anyone know exactly where the Fountain Hills bencubbin-like meteorite was found? I know its from Fountain Hills in Arizona, but where exactly. The coordinated in the Meteoritical Bulletin Database give the center of the town of Fountain Hills, but the text says it was found by a

[meteorite-list] price of meteorites

I was looking through some of Niningers old letters from the 1930s and found that he bought the Springwater pallasite for 1US dollar per pound of meteorite. Taking into account inflation that amounts to about 12US dollars per pound today. Compare this with current prices which are running

[meteorite-list] fun meteorite video

I am not sure if this was posted before, if not it is great fun. http://etching-meteorite-seymchan.blogspot.com/ Laurence __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] advice on polishing irons

I need help and advice on how to polish largish (up to 1 ft or so in diameter) pieces of iron meteorites. What equipment do I need etc. Please email me off this list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Thanks in advance. Laurence meteorites.asu.edu __

[meteorite-list] woman hit by meteorite?

I was listening to the London news and they were discussing the following story. http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-12620274-details/Woman+hanging+out+washing+'hit+by+meteorite'/article.do Laurence meteorites.asu.edu __

[meteorite-list] looking for Isheyevo

If anyone has a largish piece (10 g or larger) of Isheyevo (CB3) that they are willing to sell can they please email me ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Thanks Laurence __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] samples

are obviously not meteorites, it is till time consuming to open each packet, examine the material, write a small blurb about why it is not a meteorite, pack it up again, and send it back to the owner. Of the actual meteorites, most are small weathered OCs. Laurence Garvie meteorites.asu.edu

[meteorite-list] photographing irons

Regarding photographing irons - I have had good success scanning them on a flatbed scanner. I typically use 1200 dpi and color. Note, this can produce a large file. I'll try and send a link to an image tomorrow. Laurence CMS ASU Message: 5 Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 15:38:56 -0400 From: David

[meteorite-list] Looking for desert varnish

I am studying the mineralogy and chemistry of desert varnish from the southwestern USA. I am eager to study similar varnish from deserts world-wide. The varnish that I am interested in forms on rocks from desert pavements and is typically dark black, sometimes shiny. Note, I am not

[meteorite-list] Looking for desert varnish

I am studying the mineralogy and chemistry of desert varnish from the southwestern USA. I am eager to study similar varnish from deserts world-wide. The varnish that I am interested in forms on rocks from desert pavements and is typically dark black, sometimes shiny. Note, I am not

Re: [meteorite-list] Comet

The comet was easy to see even with the naked eye here in Phoenix, central Arizona. At 6 pm local time I looked towards the setting sun and there it was. Looked great with a small pair of binoculars. --- Laurence A.J. Garvie School of

Re: [meteorite-list] Black diamonds= supernova origin?

I have had a quick look at the paper that proposes that black diamonds are interstellar. The authors have made some interesting measurements and it is true that the carbonado diamonds have long puzzeled scientists. I actually have several large carbonado stones on my desk and have meant to

[meteorite-list] pyrite not magnetic

Pyrite, as in FeS2 is not ferromagnetic but diamagnetic. Upon heating pyrite oxidizes and produces magnetic products (oxides). In contrast, CoS2 with the pyrite structure is ferromagnetic. Anyway, pyrite is rarely found in meteorites.

[meteorite-list] Still looking for meteorite

I am looking for ca. 0.5 g slices of Acfer 214 and 094. If anyone has either for sale then please email me privately. Sincerely Laurence -- Dr. Laurence A.J. Garvie School of Earth and Space

[meteorite-list] looking for Acfer094,214

I am looking for small pieces (0.5 to 1gram) of Acfer 094 and 214. If anyone has a piece of each they are willing to sell then please email me privately. Thanks Laurence Garvie School of Earth and Space Exploration Arizona State University