[meteorite-list] What does fresh Sikhote Alin fusion crust look like?

Dear List, Inspired by resent discussions about fusion crust on iron meteorites, I'd like to share some information (and thoughts), I collected since I bought my first Sikhote Alin in 1993. (I hope this will not evolve in discussions about how to call something.) Ever since I bought my first

Re: [meteorite-list] What does fresh Sikhote Alin fusion crust look like?

Rob, These two look so similar and pristine that I would say they are from the same expedition and have been handled in much the same manner over the years. I've not seen such 'ashy grey' Sikhotes before. The rusted pictures I found to be 'ugly' [just my personal taste] and the shinier example