Re: [meteorite-list] f instead of s - 1770'sstyle

Hola Bill, I had promised some creative writing to relax from some of the recent terror on the list, in part upon your kind prodding, so please don't be maddened, as I am just trying to hold my word the best I know how. Sufistically speaking, my Tasawwuf and your Baatinic reaction would

Re: [meteorite-list] Question about oriented meteorites

Hi, Jason, and All, Half right. Way too light to be iron, but way too heavy to be stone (with densities generally below 3). But if you mix roughly equal volumes of iron (at 7-8) with stone (at 3 or so), you get an object in the 4.5 to 5.5 density range. Good examples are the Earth or the

Re: [meteorite-list] f instead of s - 1770'sstyle

Ok Doug, That's clear enough. Thanks, Bill -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hola Bill, I had promised some creative writing to relax from some of the recent terror on the list, in part upon your kind prodding, so please don't be maddened,

RE: [meteorite-list] Question about oriented meteorites

Have to agree with Mike on this one -- orientated has an awful sound to it. I flinch nearly as much when I see that word as I do reading proof when prove is meant, and prove when proof is meant (how do people confuse the two?) So that this post is somewhat more meteorite-related, I note (as I

[meteorite-list] Orientated.

Hate to bust everyone's bubble, but orientated is a word. But I don't think you mean to use it. http://m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionaryva=orientated __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [meteorite-list] Its a real Juancheng?

It's a real Wrongcheng Rob Wesel -- We are the music makers... and we are the dreamers of the dreams. Willy Wonka, 1971 - Original Message - From: McomeMeteorite Meteorite [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 12:55 AM Subject:

[meteorite-list] Its a real Juancheng?

Take a look this ebay auction http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3239item=2292198685rd=1 For me is many strange this juancheng...many many Matteo _ Ricerche online più semplici e veloci con MSN Toolbar!

Re: [meteorite-list] Question about oriented meteorites

Hi Mike What can you say, its British and sits right in there with marmite (a disgusting substance) and loo (term for toilet). Mark - Original Message - From: Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: John Birdsell [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 11:52

[meteorite-list] cool pix

Hello List, My daughter got a Nikon cool pix 2200 for her birthday and I am hear to say that all this talk about cool pix being so good for meteorite photos is true I love that thing and I am glad I raised my daughter to share Thanks, Tom peregrineflier IMCA 6168

Re: [meteorite-list] Question about oriented meteorites

Well, The Orientated form should only be used in the word Orientation .I dont think Orientated is even a word. Even though a few on the list use that form Oriented is the proper way to describe a meteorite that had a stablized flight path. Just my 2 cents Bob E - Original Message -

Re: [meteorite-list] Question about oriented meteorites

Hello All, Well, Lets see... O. Richard Norton refers to Adamana as oriented in Rocks From Space. (2nd edition). H. H. Nininger refers to Glen Rose as oriented in Find a Falling Star. and lastly, Vagn F. Buchwald refers to Cabin Creek in his Handbook of Iron Meteorites (book 2, meteorites A-M) as

Re: [meteorite-list] Its a real Juancheng?

Last week he had an uncut martian meteorite. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3239item=2288601328rd=1ssPageName=WDVW I would not trust this seller for anything concerning expensive meteorites. H, he claimes that the martian meteorite were acquired together with some Taza

[meteorite-list] Re: Question -Sri Lankan density

But, No, the specific gravity has NO units to be right or wrong about. I need to disagree. The SI unit of density is the kilogram per cubic metre (kg/m^3). In these units, water has a density of 1,000 kg/m^3, and iron of 7,870 kg/m^3. Density is frequently expressed in g/cm^3, however, and

Re: [meteorite-list] Its a real Juancheng?

Take a look this ebay auction http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3239item=2292198685rd=1 For me is many strange this juancheng...many many Hmm, for 60% looks like meteorite. But Juancheng ? maybe any new find, weathered ? -[ MARCIN CIMALA ]-[ I.M.C.A.#3667 ]-

Re: [meteorite-list] Its a real Juancheng?

Take a look this ebay auction http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3239item=2292198685rd=1 For me is many strange this juancheng...many many Hmm, for 60% looks like meteorite. But Juancheng ? maybe any new find, weathered ? -[ MARCIN CIMALA ]-[ I.M.C.A.#3667 ]-

Re: [meteorite-list] Its a real Juancheng?

Take a look this ebay auction http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3239item=2292198685rd=1 For me is many strange this juancheng...many many Hmm, for 60% looks like meteorite. But Juancheng ? maybe any new find, weathered ? -[ MARCIN CIMALA ]-[ I.M.C.A.#3667 ]-

Re: [meteorite-list] Its a real Juancheng?

Take a look this ebay auction http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3239item=2292198685rd=1 For me is many strange this juancheng...many many ech no, this should be fake. This seller offering another piece as Taza, and botch stones looks identical to me, so how one can be

Re: [meteorite-list] Its a real Juancheng?

Take a look this ebay auction http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3239item=2292198685rd=1 For me is many strange this juancheng...many many ech no, this should be fake. This seller offering another piece as Taza, and botch stones looks identical to me, so how one can be

Re: [meteorite-list] Its a real Juancheng?

Take a look this ebay auction http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3239item=2292198685rd=1 For me is many strange this juancheng...many many ech no, this should be fake. This seller offering another piece as Taza, and botch stones looks identical to me, so how one can be

Re: [meteorite-list] Its a real Juancheng?

Take a look this ebay auction http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3239item=2292198685rd=1 For me is many strange this juancheng...many many ech no, this should be fake. This seller offering another piece as Taza, and botch stones looks identical to me, so how one can be

RE: [meteorite-list] Stolen Allende

I sure do appreciate all the offers that have come in to replace my stolen Allende. You guys are the best. Knowing there is so much love and caring in the meteorite world, certainly takes some of the sting away! Anita D. Westlake -Original Message- From: GERALD FLAHERTY [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [meteorite-list] Stolen Allende

Hi Walter: The Allende that was stolen was special only in the sense that it was my very first meteorite. It was only about a 5 gram slice, and had one large light grey chondrule off center. I suspect it was a kid who took it. I wish I had known you were in Atlanta. I would have been happy

Re: [meteorite-list] Oriented SHIELD meteorite, 1,469 grams. Superb

Ill try today. Mike - Original Message - From: stan . [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 11:34 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Oriented SHIELD meteorite, 1,469 grams. Superb how about snapping a pic of a close up of a few of the

Re: [meteorite-list] Its a real Juancheng?

NO way jose. I bought some Juancheng recently found, still black fusion crust with a lot of oxidation. This is either not a meteorite, or just an extremely old find. Mike Farmer - Original Message - From: McomeMeteorite Meteorite [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday,

[meteorite-list] Oriented vs orientated

Hello List, Thanks for all the replies. I think I may have the answer. I think it depends on whether or not you are using the word as an adjective, noun, or verb. See these examples: 1. It is an oriented meteorite. 2. It exhibits orientation. 3. As it was falling, one side was orientated

[meteorite-list] $15, 000 to $20, 000 meteorite sale ending tonight!

Hi everyone, I have another clean-out-the-collection sale on eBay. Every year around the holidays I load a lot of collection meteorites on eBay. I have so much that I have to thin out the collection a little. I have loaded over 60 meteorites on eBay ending tonight.

[meteorite-list] Looking for volunteers

Hi, I am looking for volunteers for two sites: http://www.meteoritenews.com I need people posting news about meteorites there, like new classifications, new falls, links to interesting articles elsewhere. The only HTML knowledge you need is how to place br and p tags, how to place a

RE: [meteorite-list] Question about oriented meteorites

Jonathan Gore's response on this issue explains why the word orientated doesn't seem correct usage with us Americans. Like Mike and Rob, my brain automatically labels it as incorrect when I read it even though it is considered interchangeable with oriented. JKGwilliam At 10:33 PM 12/5/2004,

[meteorite-list] AD-Oriented Amgala individuals ending tonight

Dear list, Just a quick note to let you know that my Oriented Amgala individuals sale will end tonight at 11:00PM EST (USA). At this time or tomorrow, I will contact those who have the winning offers. Please see picture and description links below in my original post from Thursday the 2nd.

[meteorite-list] Oriented vs orientated

Thanks for all the replies. I think I may have the answer. I think it depends on whether or not you are using the word as an adjective, noun, or verb. Hello Robert and List, Here are some further examples from my databases: 1) Borkut: Elliptical chondrules are orientated (Catalogue of

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: Question -Sri Lankan density

Herbert Raab carelessly wrote:(D Doug wrote from a cold and dreary Mexico: But, No, the specific gravity has NO units to be right or wrong about. I need to disagree. The SI unit of density is the kilogram per cubic metre (kg/m^3). In these units, water has a density of 1,000 kg/m^3, and iron

AW: [meteorite-list] Oriented vs orientated

A google search yielded roughly 15 times as many hits for oriented (24.900.000) than for orientated (1.480.000). Both are adjectives according to my online dictionary. May be one hint: I found orientated only used in the sense of being focused (e.g. market-orientated, customer-orientated,

[meteorite-list] Meteor Explosion Detected Over Australia

http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/Meteor-lands-with-a-bang/2004/12/06/1102182230350.html Meteor lands with a bang By Richard Macey smh.com.au (Australia) December 7, 2004 After circling the sun for billions of years it exploded over northern NSW yesterday with the force of about 500 tonnes

[meteorite-list] Solar Storms Smack a Comet

http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/mystery_monday_041206.html Solar Storms Smack a Comet By Tariq Malik space.com 6 December 2004 Astronomers have pieced together what appears to be the first direct evidence that solar storms can wreck havoc with comets, destroying the ion tails of icy

Re: [meteorite-list] Oriented Amgala individuals - follow-up

Hello All, Listed below are the results of my question about oriented Amgalas. A total of 31 oriented Amgalas were reported to me (including the 20 from Greg Hupe) and I found another 4 on a couple of websites. The weights of the magnificent few are listed below: 651.8 gram 350 gram 260 gram

[meteorite-list] Fw: Metorite Sale 50% OFF Holiday Sale! BUY IT NOW!

- Original Message - From: Michael Cottingham To: Michael Cottingham Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 10:04 AM Subject: Metorite Sale 50% OFF Holiday Sale! BUY IT NOW! Hello, (SALE WILL RUN TODAY and Tuesday). In my Ebay Store there are over 300 Meteorite specimens and 300 other BUY IT

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: Question -Sri Lankan density

Doug, yes, indeed, I wrote my message carelessly. I mixed up density (which has a unit) with specific gravity, which has, as you correctly stated, no units. I promise to use my brain *before* I complain next time... :-) Greetings, Herbert __

Re: [meteorite-list] Its a real Juancheng?

Sorry for my spam, but I send this messages only one time -[ MARCIN CIMALA ]-[ I.M.C.A.#3667 ]- http://www.Meteoryt.net [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.PolandMET.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.Gao-Guenie.com GSM +48(607)535 195 [ Member of: Polish

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Lands in Sri Lanka

http://www.dailynews.lk/2004/12/07/new12.html Meteorite lands in Polonnaruwa by Manjula Fernando Daily News (Sri Lanka) December 7, 2004 Further studies are being conducted into the fallen meteorite found at the Sankabodhi Viharaya, Polonnaruwa by the Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Lands in Sri Lanka

A, I thought it was 47 KILOGRAMS, it is only 47 grams. No one could have seen a 47 gram iron falling trailing smoke, since the smoke would have stopped miles in the air. Forget about this one, sounds like BS to me . Mike Farmer - Original Message - From: Ron Baalke [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[meteorite-list] It's a real Juancheng

I know Marcin, Maybe the two are likely paired! Cj __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Al Mahbas Pallasite for sale.

http://www.meteoriteguy.com/AlMahbas.htm I am putting the Al Mahbas Pallasite up for sale today, as I am off to Japan next week and want people to get them before the holidays. This is the Pallasite which I had such problems getting last week. It is under classification, but I will sell now as it

Re: AW: [meteorite-list] Oriented vs orientated

So would the opposite be occidented or occidentated? Bill -- Original message -- From: Jörn Koblitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] A google search yielded roughly 15 times as many hits for oriented (24.900.000) than for orientated (1.480.000). Both are adjectives

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: Question -Sri Lankan density

Hola Herbert and others interested, Thanks for the very kind words. I actually received a couple of emailed questions on this (one naughty and one nice) from other list members so instead of answering individually it is probably worth taking a moment to post what you already knew if you won't

[meteorite-list] RE: Dronino rusting

- Original Message - From: Jörn Koblitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2. the SECOND best solution is to draw the salts out of the cracks by applying electrolysis using KOH or NaOH solution (electrochemical cleaning). This technique is well established and described in detail here:

Re: AW: [meteorite-list] Oriented vs orientated

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So would the opposite be occidented or occidentated? It seems to me that the antonym is unoriented for oriented *and* orientated, since I can't find unorientated in any dictionary. Clear skies, Jonathan __ Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Al Mahbas Pallasite

WOW, talk about fast response, are you people sitting at your computers waiting for sales? I have sold almost all on my first listing, so I have got another batch of pieces ready to go up in about an hour. Get ready, this will be about it, the other pieces after this next listing are all really

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: Question -Sri Lankan density

Makes a little possibility that he has a nuclear powered scale to get milligrams when weighing a 47 kg object:) Careless me,,,they would only be grams __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [meteorite-list] Decimal point vs. comma in numbers

Hi Mike, It is customary in British/European reports to use periods instead of commas for easier reading of large numbers. So while 47.015 grams means 47.015 grams to you and me, in this case it should be interpreted as 47,015 grams (47.015 kg). If we talking just about numbers I have

Re: [meteorite-list] Decimal point vs. comma in numbers

Anytime there is a number on the right side of the decimal its a fraction of whatever unit. For most people the 0 on the left of the decimal isn't necessary BE - Original Message - From: Meteoryt.net [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 06,

Re: [meteorite-list] Decimal point vs. comma in numbers

When I write my auctions, anything in parts less than a whole as in inches and in grams and in ounces; I use a fraction written out so no one that knows less can not mistake my intent...1/2, 1/4, 1/3, 3/4 inches, ounces, gramssaves that uncomfortable circumstance for those who can't

Re: [meteorite-list] Decimal point vs. comma in numbers

Anytime there is a number on the right side of the decimal its a fraction of whatever unit. For most people the 0 on the left of the decimal isn't necessary For me its verry nessesery. This is how I was learned in shool. .9g and 0.9g looks verry different. The same as 9.0g and 90g looks

Re: [meteorite-list] Decimal point vs. comma in numbers

- Original Message - From: David Freeman [EMAIL PROTECTED] When I write my auctions, anything in parts less than a whole as in inches and in grams and in ounces; I use a fraction written out so no one that knows less can not mistake my intent...1/2, 1/4, 1/3, 3/4 inches, ounces,

Re: [meteorite-list] Decimal point vs. comma in numbers

Dear List; I need to make point clear...99 percent of my BUYING PUBLIC are located in the US of A. Those fraudulent spamers and non buying surfers that waste time are normally from foreign countries. So to discourage those that are not really purchasing, I put my descriptions in numerical

Re: [meteorite-list] Question about oriented meteorites

Jason, We met last year in Tucson. It was Sunday morning over at the Meteorite Man's room...the day you and your partner loaded that big chondrite into a small car going west. Did Rob ever give that thing up?Anyway... Advice: Enjoy being the Kid...it goes fast. John --

Re: [meteorite-list] Question about oriented meteorites

Yeah, I remember that day. I was there with Peter Utas when he bought that stone. Bob Haag had this huge incredible 62 LB oriented ( with lipping ) meteorite on display in his room. If I can remember. it was found in Kansas. Peter wrote a check on the spot. If he didnt I would have. It

[meteorite-list] The Meteorite Kid

Hi John, Jason and List, John asked of Jason (aka The Kid): Jason, We met last year in Tucson. It was Sunday morning over at the Meteorite Man's room...the day you and your partner loaded that big chondrite into a small car going west. Did Rob ever give that thing up?Anyway... I got to be

[meteorite-list] Big Kansas chondrite

Hi Bob, You asked of Jason: ... does your dad still have that stone? I'm sure he does. If he does, would you care to share a picture of it with the list? I think I took a picture or two of that puppy while Jason and I were out at Lucerne -- I'll have to check my home computer. --Rob

[meteorite-list] Yoer opinion needed, please

Hello List, I have been looking at all my meteorites looking at the crusts. This stone I found has the best possible crust I have ever seen on a rock. But, I was not convinced, I thought I would take it to Tucson ( if the good lord gives me a way to go). But I was looking at it tonight and noticed

Re: [meteorite-list] Decimal point vs. comma in numbers

It is normal in scientific writing to use the 0 before the decimal point. Ask any mathematician or scientist involved in the physical sciences. It is good for all of us to show that we are scientifically literate. We make an impression that is judged by professional meteoriticists and it

Re: [meteorite-list] Decimal point vs. comma in numbers

Yes, in the US a 0 should precede the decimal point. Precisely so the decimal point won't be missed. And the sooner we switch to metric the better, unless you like to divide and multiply by 12, 14, 16, 3, 36, 5270, and the like. Or like to add 13/16, 5/8, 45/64 and 1/7... Dividing and

[meteorite-list] Al Mahbas, last update.

After the fourth update of my webpage replacing sold pieces, This is it, the nicest pieces have all been listed, I only have a few smaller pieces left to polish once these are gone. Get them now, or wish you had one. Mike Farmer http://www.meteoriteguy.com/AlMahbas.htm

Re: [meteorite-list] Decimal point vs. comma in numbers

I agree. Jerry Flahery - Original Message - From: Ron Hartman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Meteorite Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 7:47 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Decimal point vs. comma in numbers It is normal in scientific writing

[meteorite-list] attachments

Hi all, Is it against list policy to include an attachment with a post? I know I could look this up, please excuse my shiftlessness, Best regards, Bill __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[meteorite-list] Thousands of $$$ ending right now, only an hour or so left

Hi everyone, I have another clean-out-the-collection sale on eBay. Every year around the holidays I load a lot of collection meteorites on eBay. I have so much that I have to thin out the collection a little. I have loaded over 60 meteorites on eBay ending tonight.

[meteorite-list] Brahin Pallasite trade??

Hello List, would anyone be interested in trading a 16g Brahin Pallasite slice for an crusted individual of something? I really want a nice looking crusted stone, classified or not. See pic at this link. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/peregrineflier/DSCN0158.jpg Thanks, Tom

Re: [meteorite-list] attachments

Hi Bill; Attachments are discouraged for 2 reasons: 1) to minimize the bandwidth used by a post, and 2) to lessen the chances of spreading a pc virus. The best thing to do is post a link to the file. Best Regards, Art On Tue, 07 Dec 2004 02:33:37 +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[meteorite-list] Oriented Amgala sale completed

Dear list, Just a quick note to all who have made offers on the 20 oriented Amgala meteorites I posted Thursday. Seven of the 20 received several offers each and I have notified the winning persons. Thank you all who made offers and congratulations to those who won. Best regards, Greg [EMAIL

Re: [meteorite-list] Decimal point vs. comma in numbers

well; 1 gram = 0.218 quintal [Spanish] ;- You can find a quite good converter from; http://www.onlineconversion.com/weight_all.htm best, pekka s David Freeman wrote: Dear List; I need to make point clear...99 percent of my BUYING PUBLIC are located in the US of A. Those fraudulent spamers

[meteorite-list] dis-oriented

Hello Darren, You've made some interesting observations about your 23 gram NWA 869 piece. And, I really liked your animated .GIF which does a good job of making your point. Coincidently, I made similar observations about a 73 gram Nevada chondrite that is depicted on my most recent NevMetPOD: