Re: [meteorite-list] Another meteorite claim

2007-12-21 Thread Ron
As a person who also collects minerals (NO, they aren't as you say common worthless rocks) as well as smaller meteorites (no, I can't collect the million dollar meteorites like you apparently do), that's a bit of an ARROGANT statement don't you think? We all make the same mistake at one time or

Re: [meteorite-list] Another meteorite claim

2007-12-21 Thread Michael Farmer
The statement I make is that when science tells you that it is not a meteorite, all the graphs, and websites you build will not make it a meteorite. Do you have any idea how many people contact me with Million Dollar Meteorites, none of which usually turn out to be meteorites. The fact that I

Re: [meteorite-list] Another meteorite claim

2007-12-21 Thread Bob Holmes
: Friday, December 21, 2007 7:43 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Another meteorite claim As a person who also collects minerals (NO, they aren't as you say common worthless rocks) as well as smaller meteorites (no, I can't collect the million dollar meteorites like you apparently do), that's

Re: [meteorite-list] Another meteorite claim

2007-12-21 Thread JKGwilliam
meteorites. Bob - Original Message - From: Ron [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 7:43 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Another meteorite claim As a person who also collects minerals (NO, they aren't as you say common worthless rocks

[meteorite-list] Another meteorite claim

2007-12-20 Thread Darren Garrison
Check out the photo with the article. http://www.dailypressandargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/NEWS01/712200310/1002 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] Another meteorite claim

2007-12-20 Thread Darren Garrison
Check out the photo with the article. http://www.dailypressandargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/NEWS01/712200310/1002 Here's an upsampled copy of the photo: http://webpages.charter.net/garrison6328/dec2007meteormaybe.jpg __

Re: [meteorite-list] Another meteorite claim

2007-12-20 Thread Ken Newton
Hi, This is a photo of basalt from Mike's pen pal, Mr. Gregory. (And 'Yes', basalt can have a magnetic attraction.) http://meteorite-identification.com/images/basalt-close.jpg And basalt from the (not) venusmeteorite site (now collaborating with Mr. Gregory ) :

Re: [meteorite-list] Another meteorite claim

2007-12-20 Thread Ken Newton
Sorry for the dup. I didn't know the url needed a 'www'. Hi, This is a photo of basalt from Mike's pen pal, Mr. Gregory. (And 'Yes', basalt can have a magnetic attraction.) http://www.meteorite-identification.com/images/basalt-close.jpg And basalt from the (not) venusmeteorite site (now

Re: [meteorite-list] Another meteorite claim

2007-12-20 Thread Michael Farmer
so sad to see delusional people who think that their common worthless rock is worth millions. If Randall is involved with this new Venus Meteorite, then this will be a hoot and a holler! Sit back and enjoy the ride. Michael Farmer --- Ken Newton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, This is a photo of

Re: [meteorite-list] Another meteorite claim

2007-12-20 Thread Darren Garrison
On Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:37:11 -0800 (PST), you wrote: so sad to see delusional people who think that their common worthless rock is worth millions. Or even those who think that their rare, valuable meteorite is worth millions. You know, the ones who think a (for example) $10 a gram meteorite