[meteorite-list] Chladni's Heirs Tucson information

2007-01-20 Thread Martin Altmann
Hola list, and Chladni's Heirs too are preparing to head for Tucson. You'll find us in the well-known InnSuites, rooms R 334 335, building C (the same, where Bruno Carine Fectay and Eduardo will have there rooms too) from Jan 24 to Feb 12. We will bring along two surprising surprises, later

[meteorite-list] Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - Saturday, January 20, 2007

2007-01-20 Thread SPACEROCKSINC
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[meteorite-list] Hessle/ What I found in an old book

2007-01-20 Thread Andreas Gren
Hi List, for the friends of old Meteorite prints: have a look what I found in an old Swedish book from 1870. www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/hessle1.jpg www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/hessle2.jpg The Name of the book is Kongliga Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademiens HANDLINGAR Ny Följd Attonde Bandet 1869

[meteorite-list] New 869

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
My thanks to Greg Hupe. After my nwa869 was stolen he sent me a replacement, with a chondrule popping out of its 'skin' that is even more amazing to see than the one I 'lost'. If you want a peek see; http://www.meteorite-dealers.com/nwa-869-individual-90-2.html Last picture on the page.

Re: [meteorite-list] Hessle/ What I found in an old book

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
Just amazing shapes. Is this still in its original form[s] or have they been sliced and sold off? I'd love to know that they exist in pristine form somewhere. Gary On 20 Jan 2007 at 13:04, Andreas Gren wrote: Hi Gary, here one with higher def Andi -Ursprngliche Nachricht-

Re: [meteorite-list] Hessle/ What I found in an old book

2007-01-20 Thread Peter Marmet
Hello Gary and all, Jim Schwade has a very nice 60 g individual that you can see in his wonderful brand new catalogue: The Schwade Meteorite Collection, page 32. Peter Gary K. Foote wrote: Just amazing shapes. Is this still in its original form[s] or have they been sliced and sold

Re: [meteorite-list] Hessle/ What I found in an old book

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
Thanks Peter - another book to buy ;^ Gary On 20 Jan 2007 at 13:28, Peter Marmet wrote: Hello Gary and all, Jim Schwade has a very nice 60 g individual that you can see in his wonderful brand new catalogue: The Schwade Meteorite Collection, page 32. Peter Gary K. Foote wrote:

[meteorite-list] Nininger Moment #25 Part two

2007-01-20 Thread almitt
Nininger Moment #25 The Sale of the Nininger Collection Part Two With the sale of the first part of the Nininger Collection the Niningers for the first time in thirty five years were able to pay off debts, their mortgage, and go on a cruise. Nininger had carefully filed away many letters from

[meteorite-list] Hessle specimens in collections

2007-01-20 Thread bernd . pauli
Peter wrote: Jim Schwade has a very nice 60-gram individual that you can see in his wonderful brand new catalogue: The Schwade Meteorite Collection, p.32. Hello Peter, Andi, Gary and List, 8 + 7.2 grams are in Marvin Killgore's collection. See his Pictorial Catalog, p. 78. M. KILLGORE

Re: [meteorite-list] New 869

2007-01-20 Thread Moni Waiblinger-Seabridge
Good morning All, this is a nice meteorite. No one will mistake this for chocolate! Anyway I have a new find from this year with lots of chondrules sticking out too. I first thought it was a piece of basalt, because the piece is quite weathered, but you can not go wrong when chondrules are

Re: [meteorite-list] New 869

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
Hi Moni, If I do happen to find the original I will give it to a classroom or something like that. I give a lot of small samples away anyway, though this one was special. I have torn the house apart looking for it to no aail. I am now in the process of moving, so if its here it WILL show

Re: [meteorite-list] Hessle specimens in collections

2007-01-20 Thread Göran Axelsson
A number of individuals is located in the collections of the Swedish museum of Natural History. Among others : 69:0363 182.0g 69:0378 856.1g 69:0379 516.3g 69:0380 439.0g 69:0381 421.7g 69:0384 1791.5g (main mass?)

[meteorite-list] Tucson Information Page

2007-01-20 Thread Paul Harris
Hello Everyone! All information has been posted to The Tucson Information Page. http://www.meteorite-times.com/tucson/ Please enter any edits or new information here http://www.meteorite-times.com/tucson/Tucson_form.htm The count down has begun! Paul

[meteorite-list] Cleaning Chondrites

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
I've just received my first large shipment of chondrites direct from the desert. Can someone advise me on the best way of cleaning these? Thanks, Gary http://www.meteorite-dealers.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] NWA 869 - Ugly duckling with a heart of gold

2007-01-20 Thread bernd . pauli
NWA 869 is one of those Hot Desert meteorites whose beauty has often been undervalued just because there is so much of it available and because some of these specimens are weathered or look ugly. Fellow list member Christian Anger and several other collectors are the proud owners of extremely

Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 869 - Ugly duckling with a heart of gold

2007-01-20 Thread almitt
Hi Bernd, Gary and all, Does anyone know for sure who has the largest mass of NWA869? I've never really been able to figure that one out since so much of this material is around. I myself am owner of a 20 kilo specimen. Perhaps some sold to owners who don't want to advertise. It be fun to have

Re: [meteorite-list] Hessle specimens in collections

2007-01-20 Thread Andreas Gren
No unfortunately not, but Folks, Göran offered to translate the article in English, so we all will soon be possible to read what A.E.Nordenskiöld wrote 137 and a half years ago about the Meteorite fall from Hessle. Thanks Göran, I will send you the scans ASAP Andi -Ursprüngliche

Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Chondrites

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
Sounds expensive. Any other choices? Gary On 20 Jan 2007 at 19:48, PolandMET wrote: ultrasonig cleaner is best - Original Message - From: Gary K. Foote [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 7:20 PM Subject: [meteorite-list]

[meteorite-list] looking for even more franconia irons

2007-01-20 Thread steve arnold
Hi list.I have had a couple leeds but I am still looking for more thru trades.Let me know. Steve R.Arnold,chicago,Ill,Usa!! Collecting Meteorites since 06/19/1999!! www.chicagometeorites.net Ebay I.D. Illinoismeteorites

Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Chondrites

2007-01-20 Thread Martin Altmann
A toothbrush And some good movies on TV. -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von Gary K. Foote Gesendet: Samstag, 20. Januar 2007 20:21 An: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Chondrites Sounds

Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Chondrites

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
Thanks Ed, but I'm looking for methods much simpler/cheaper than buying more equipment. :) Gary On 20 Jan 2007 at 14:57, Ed Deckert wrote: Gary, An ultrasonic cleaner can be a very useful tool, and not just for meteorites. Jewelry can be cleaned, but one must exercise care as not all

Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Chondrites

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
Hi Martin. Is distilled water a good cleaning agent with the toothbrush? Gary On 20 Jan 2007 at 21:00, Martin Altmann wrote: A toothbrush And some good movies on TV. -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von Gary K. Foote

Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Chondrites

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
Thanks Martin, Got any recommended movies? lol Gary On 20 Jan 2007 at 21:30, Martin Altmann wrote: Jep. -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von Gary K. Foote Gesendet: Samstag, 20. Januar 2007 21:21 An:

Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Chondrites

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
22 pounds of NWA chondrites covered in desert dust and dirt. gary On 20 Jan 2007 at 13:42, Michael Murray wrote: Hi Gary, Guess I missed it, what are trying to clean? Michael Murray On Jan 20, 2007, at 1:33 PM, Gary K. Foote wrote: Thanks Martin, Got any recommended movies? lol

[meteorite-list] my response to Moser Francesco

2007-01-20 Thread Michael Murray
Hi Moser, I read through that message I sent you and realized the mistake in my typing. Sorry, it should have read CAI not CIA. I would imagine you probably got a good laugh out of that. Anyway, I was trying to say that it appeared to have calcium (aluminum/titanium or whatever)

Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Chondrites

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
Thanks for your advice Marcin. It is very weathered and I will be cutting some of the larger specimens to see what is inside. If they are metal poor I may get lucky. Thanks again, Gary On 20 Jan 2007 at 22:11, PolandMET wrote: But if this material is weathered L chondrites then I think

[meteorite-list] Strewnfield on my Table

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
So, here is the 10KG on my kitchen table, ready for cleaning/processing. Check it out and any suggestions are welcome. http://www.meteorite-dealers.com/strewnfield-on-table.html gary http://www.meteorite-dealers.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] Strewnfield on my Table

2007-01-20 Thread Mark
ok, gee, send half to me and I'll clean it. - Original Message - From: Gary K. Foote [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 4:50 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Strewnfield on my Table So, here is the 10KG on my kitchen table, ready for

Re: [meteorite-list] Queensland Meteorites Interest Group updates part 48

2007-01-20 Thread Bob WALKER
Michael Thankyou for your kind and positive feedback I welcome any postive feedback and will share this with the list where I feel this to be useful... I have said before and I will say again that I had hoped to provide some impetus to the more parochial and patriotic listoids knocking

Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Chondrites

2007-01-20 Thread tett
Pure Alcohol is best. I use water free rubbing alcohol from the drug store. Be careful and don't breath too much in or get too much on your skin. First dry brush as much as possible. Some low W0 or W1 chondrite slices can be further cleaned with sulphuric acid. Now you need to be really

Re: [meteorite-list] Strewnfield on my Table

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
Greedy - greedy. lol Gary On 20 Jan 2007 at 17:06, Mark wrote: ok, gee, send half to me and I'll clean it. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Unwanted Subscriber

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
Is anyone else getting vulgar emails from someone wanting to be removed from this list? Gary __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Dr. David Gregory

2007-01-20 Thread tett
I am trying to get in touch with Dr. David Gregory. Please email me off list if you know his contact info. Many Thanks and Cheers! Mike Tettenborn Owen Sound, Ontario __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] Window on my Specimen

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
http://www.meteorite-dealers.com/images/window.jpg Veins are obvious. Colors have been corrected towards blue as I used a lamp for light. Hence the blurriness. Any ideas? Gary __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Unwanted Subscriber

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
Seems I'm not alone. Others are reporting the same thing. Gary On 20 Jan 2007 at 17:47, Marc Fries wrote: Nope.  You're the big winner there. Marc FriesResearch Scientist Geophysical Laboratory Carnegie Institution of Washington 5251 Broad Branch Rd. NW Washington, DC 20015 ph: 202

Re: [meteorite-list] Strewnfield on my Table- AD

2007-01-20 Thread Jason Phillips
Hello List and Gary, If anyone else would like some of Gary's strewnfield on their table I have 30 kilo's of this material left for sale. The price is $390 for 10 kilo's and that includes shipping in the USA. If you would like a picture let me know I have some cleaned specimens. Take Care,

[meteorite-list] Innisfree meteorite

2007-01-20 Thread Mike Bandli
I am curious to know if any of the Innisfree meteorite was traded or sold to private collectors? Kind regards,   Mike Bandli www.Astro-Artifacts.com A Destination for Space Related Artifacts   __ Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] Window on my Specimen

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
Thanks for the advice Dave. I reset the white balance and used a small tripod. No lightbox tho. can you give me a URL for your article on photgraphy? Look again; http://www.meteorite-dealers.com/images/window.jpg Thanks, Gary On 20 Jan 2007 at 16:12, Dave Freeman mjwy wrote: Gary,

Re: [meteorite-list] Strewnfield on my Table- AD

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
So how come mine are uncleaned? Same price... --- coming out of Morocco. I have 60 kilo's of ordinary unclassified chondrites for sale. There may be some surprises in these, as I have not searched through them and my last large shipment had several kilo's of the EL3. These stones are

[meteorite-list] Brenham Stabilized with vacuum treatment

2007-01-20 Thread McCartney Taylor
As mentioned in previous emails, Brenham has been unfairly maligned. It does come out of a moist environment, and the current Brenhams being found have residual ground moisture in them. However, they can be easily stabilized with the use of a near perfect vacuum to remove moisture. Any iron is

[meteorite-list] Ad- Brenham Slices

2007-01-20 Thread McCartney Taylor
As per my earlier post, I've stabilized a Brenham. I've had Marlin cut 6mm slices and 3.5mm slices with a little translucency. Most slices are between 300g and 450g $3.50 for the 6mm and $5.50 for the 3.5mm If anyone is wanting some slices, please contact me off list. thanks! -mt IMCA 2760

Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Chondrites

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
I assume this means straight from the desert, right? Unsorted as you said? Gary On 20 Jan 2007 at 17:27, Jason Phillips wrote: Hello Gary, Direct from the desert via Illinois. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Brenham Stabilized with vacuum treatment

2007-01-20 Thread tett
It just so happens I have a vacuum chamber. It has been kicking around my place for 15 years and I think it is still good. This is a large industrial machine that my work wanted to scrap. Who would have thunk it! Now just need some rusters to try this out. tett - Original Message

[meteorite-list] Cape of Good Hope Sample

2007-01-20 Thread markig
My apologies to the list if this is the second time you have received this post. For some reason, it looks like it didn't make it through the first time - very long delay time from when it was first sent until now, and I still have not received a copy as a receipient of the list messages. In

[meteorite-list] Miss Becky on TV again!

2007-01-20 Thread Dave Freeman mjwy
Dear Geoff; Your Miss Becky is a bit of a get aroundshe is now swimming with the boys on the Atosha and Margareta Gold ships off the Florida Keys... Gold treasures seemed to get her fancy more than meteorites! Hope you didn't buy her too expensive of a dinner Best, Dave F.

Re: [meteorite-list] Colorado Meteorites

2007-01-20 Thread Michael L Blood
on 1/20/07 2:08 PM, Bob WALKER at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted to say, I think what you are doing, compiling the list of Queensland meteorites, is one of the coolest things I've seen in a while. I really like the idea. I think I will look into whether or not there is a

Re: [meteorite-list] Unwanted Subscriber

2007-01-20 Thread Michael L Blood
on 1/20/07 2:40 PM, Gary K. Foote at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is anyone else getting vulgar emails from someone wanting to be removed from this list? Gary Just the occasional mud slingers with whom we all are familiar. Michael __

Re: [meteorite-list] Unwanted Subscriber

2007-01-20 Thread Michael L Blood
on 1/20/07 2:40 PM, Gary K. Foote at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is anyone else getting vulgar emails from someone wanting to be removed from this list? Gary Oh, yah and the guy who thought I was so bad I should be killedor at least threatened to be killed. Michael

Re: [meteorite-list] Unwanted Subscriber

2007-01-20 Thread Gary K. Foote
Some people can't even control their own computers. lol G On 20 Jan 2007 at 17:02, Michael L Blood wrote: on 1/20/07 2:40 PM, Gary K. Foote at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is anyone else getting vulgar emails from someone wanting to be removed from this list? Gary Just the occasional

Re: [meteorite-list] Printable Auction Catalog now up

2007-01-20 Thread Michael L Blood
Hi All, A printer friendly version of the Tucson Auction Catalog is now up and can be accessed from the standard auction catalog. However, you may have to hit renew or the equivalent on your web browser when you open the auction page. Or, just go to:

Re: [meteorite-list] Colorado Meteorites

2007-01-20 Thread Matt Morgan
You are right. I did. And it is availavle here...signed by the author http://www.mhmeteorites.com/handbook_colorado.html It also has a Google Earth location of many of the CO meteorites. Matt Michael L Blood wrote: on 1/20/07 2:08 PM, Bob WALKER at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just

Re: [meteorite-list] Colorado Meteorites

2007-01-20 Thread Matt Morgan
You are right. I did. And it is available here...signed by the author http://www.mhmeteorites.com/handbook_colorado.html It also has a Google Earth location of many of the CO meteorites. Matt Michael L Blood wrote: on 1/20/07 2:08 PM, Bob WALKER at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just