Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

Only time will tell if Sericho is a serious ruster or not. The fortunate thing is that there is a massive amount available (several metric tons) so we can check back on it a few years from now and see how it stands the test of time. A few months is not enough time to make determinations on

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

I have extensive experience with Pallasites having collected them since the 1990s . My all-time favorite is Esquel. The Esquel had a clear coat finish applied to it and I saw one small rust spot appear. I removed the coating and polished it properly and it has been trouble-free ever since.

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

I got my sealed full slice of Habaswein from Rob many months ago and don't see a lick of rusting on it. Sealant appears to be working great. :-D If I were in the market for a specimen, I'd listen to the guy who actually has experience working with the meteorite in question. Additionally,

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

Not true I have been selling Sericho since July. The first pieces were expertly prepared by one of the best in the industry and rusted. I switched cutters to one who uses chemical cleaning, galvanic cleaning, high polish and etch, and top quality sealant. Since then there has been one rusted

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

Hello, I believe it depends on the pieces and where they were found. I understand that some were found on salt-flats. I have a couple that I bought in June from Mike Farmer. One was cut in two halves, no special treatment, no varnish or lacquer. My customers are not reporting any problems.

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

It is interesting how quickly the price has dropped on this Pallasite, even in Japan where it was being dumped over the weekend. Now that the show has ended, it will be interesting what price it brings in Tucson. I wouldn't pay 20 cents a gram for this material after hearing collector

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

I was just responding to Mikes post to the List about travel. Denationalizing millions of acres is meteorite related since it opens these lands back up to searching. Are you the second list sheriff or just a deputy? Adam On 12/4/2017 8:28 PM, John Lutzon via Meteorite-list wrote: Adam,

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

And when the proper steps are taken to restore and preserve that 55 Ford, it becomes a prized collectors item. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sc=1&_sticky=1&_trkparms=65%253A16%257C66%253A4%257C39%253A1&_ipg=200&_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=1955+ford_PrefLoc=2&_sop=3 I stand by my product Rob

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

Rock on Mr Haag, awesome to see you post on the met-list again! On Mon, Dec 4, 2017 at 7:49 PM, Adam Hupe via Meteorite-list wrote: > It is interesting how quickly the price has dropped on this Pallasite, even > in Japan where it was being dumped over the

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

This was Mike Farmers exact question which was forwarded to the List: * "As if you know anything about what this was selling for in Japan. When if the last time you’ve left your house?"

[meteorite-list] Serichi (Habaswein) stability--somewhat answered

Sorry Andrey, Your small/simple question got hijacked. Some people tend to do this. I hope, that somewhere in the muddle, your questions where answered. As you may have deduced -- there's no One answer on the stability of any meteorite. As Anne stated, there are many variables--where/when

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

The fact that dealers are applying sealants and anti-rust coatings to this Pallasite, like an old 55 Chevy from the East Coast, indicates that Sericho (Habaswein) is indeed a ruster. I received several reports today of rusticles, green goo, chemical smells, dislodged crystals and popping

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

Oops, Chevy https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=1955+ford_PrefLoc=2&_sc=1&_sop=3&_sticky=1&_trkparms=65%253A16%257C66%253A4%257C39%253A1&_osacat=0&_ipg=200&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.X1955+chevy.TRS0&_nkw=1955+chevy&_sacat=0 Rob

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

Adam, OhhhI thought ther was hope. I too feel your (and others') pain, paid $2,000 for a Brenham slab that was beautiful and now is is a bunch of space jewels that will one day be sent to Twink---for a necklace and bracelet-etc.. Some people get lucky in their purchase and others

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

Adam, Now, I truly believe you have lost your focus.. And you just want to listen to yourself..whatever you want to say. Adam -- this is the Meteorite List ..--stay on Subject ! Subject: - Stabilility of Sericho (Habaswein). What am I Missing ?? John - Original

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

Hello, I believe it depends on the pieces and where they were found. I understand that some were found on salt-flats. I have a couple that I bought in June from Mike Farmer. One was cut in two halves, no special treatment, no varnish or lacquer. My customers are not reporting any problems.

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

I tried to tell people that. But some people want cheap. The rotten small ones from under the salt lake are a bit of a problem. Luckily 6 trips to Kenya before anyone every knew it existed allowed my team to acquire metric tons of the flawless surface material covered in fusion crust. Michael

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

I travel all of the time. I just don't produce Brian Williams type reports every time I return home. You should be happy to hear that millions of acres (National Monuments) were restored (denationalized) today to meteorite hunting and for actual public use in Utah. Nevada and California are

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

There is a big difference between a 55 Ford from the dry Southwest and a 55 Chevy from the salt-treated roads of the East coast. My all-time favorite car is an aluminum 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 SC. The only issue is electrolysis between steel in contact with aluminum parts which can be solved

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

No Adam, I just gave some praise towards you, to someone. However, I'm in no way Judge, Jury, Sheriff nor Deputy Again, however I am someone that Realizes when someone/anyone begins to spout their own tree stump Bull-shit Too often. Gets really old hand. My question to you is why do

Re: [meteorite-list] Serichi (Habaswein) stability--somewhat answered

I will take a slightly different approach to the original question. As a collector, what was your intent? If you wanted to display it to enjoy the beauty of a pallasites, then stability of the specimen is paramount. If you collect pallasites in general and wanted to add to your collection to

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

My advice is to stay away from any sliced pieces with a lacquer or clear-coat surface. It is sign that shortcuts were taken in its preparation. Proper polishing reduces the surface area on cut pieces of any meteorite aiding in the prevention of "lawrencite disease." Not only that, these

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Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

Hi all, There seems to be some very stable specimens and also some that will crumble in your hands. It all depends on where it sat for the last 1000 years. On Sat, Dec 2, 2017 at 6:14 AM, Andrey via Meteorite-list wrote: > Hello Dear List Members, > > Just a

[meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

Hello Dear List Members, Just a small question to new Sericho (was Habaswein) Kenya pallasite owners, dealers, cutters: how stable is it? >From my own experience I noticed its extreme degree of instability, similar to Admire or even more... Is this unlucky piece, just fortuity or is it really so?