Re: [meteorite-list] [COMETS] Happy New Year

Hi Anne, And a Happy New Year to you too! I just retired today so I'm going into 2010 not knowing what's ahead but I'm really getting excited. Maybe now, I will finally get a chance to take a few trips to hunt meteorites like I have wanted to do for some time now. I hope the new year is a

Re: [meteorite-list] Cool Iron MeteorWRONG

Hi Ruben, Can you share more info about what causes the pin holes? I presume they exist only in the ends, one or the other or both? Mike in CO On Jan 6, 2010, at 5:21 PM, Ruben Garcia wrote: Hi all, This was sent to me as an iron Meteorite. It has the coolest shape with a hole right throug

Re: [meteorite-list] A query, sent from Bernd

I'd contact Elton on this first. Mike in Co On Feb 21, 2010, at 6:45 AM, Larry & Twink Monrad wrote: Hello Jay and List, The only impact crater in Alabama (as far as I know) is the Wetumpka impact crater. It is located in Elmore County, Alabama, USA (32° 31.5' N, 86° 10.5' W), its diameter

Re: [meteorite-list] Carancas: Arsenic smell ?

Hi Carl, Since we already have a one-on-one email thing going here posted for the whole list to see, I hope you don't mind my jumping in with my 2 cents. To my way of thinking, Darren seems to be spot-on for the most part with his usually brief but informative posts, which are pretty much

Re: [meteorite-list] NASA Team Finds Riches in Meteorite Treasure Hunt (Asteroid 2008 TC3)

This is probably old hat by now but I believe one of Mr. Jennisken's photos is on APOD. Here is the link: Mike On Mar 31, 2009, at 11:36 AM, Ron Baalke wrote: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/features.cfm?feature=2094 NASA Team Finds Riches in Meteo

[meteorite-list] How about a thread to discuss hunting ethics

In a constructive thread, I'd like to hear more about how the hunters out there discuss hunting private property with landowners, how they determine who owns the property, do you pay a fee normally, do you do a formal written agreement on split of find. Could be that if some of the more se

Re: [meteorite-list] How about a thread to discuss hunting ethics

Maybe the words "to do it right" weren't the best choice of words. I meant so that one could be reasonably assured they have covered all the bases so that they don't offend a property owner or get in trouble with the law. Hope that helps. Mike On Apr 2, 2009, at 11:0

Re: [meteorite-list] How about a thread to discuss hunting ethics

d off-road vehicles or motorcycles. Mike On Apr 2, 2009, at 11:26 AM, Michael Murray wrote: Maybe the words "to do it right" weren't the best choice of words. I meant so that one could be reasonably assured they have covered all the bases so that they don't offend a

Re: [meteorite-list] -2 arrested update (Dude-- Where's My Car edition)

Not saying anything against this farmer in particular but that's a real possibility anywhere... to run onto a clandestine lab or weed patch. Or, even a shroom growing operation. Not entirely impossible, especially here in Colorado. The people involved in these types of activities might r

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - July 18, 2009

Nice picture. Glad I had an opportunity to see it. Love the crystals. Thanks for posting it. Mike in CO On Jul 18, 2009, at 5:53 AM, spacerocks...@aol.com wrote: http://www.rocksfromspace.org/July_18_2009.html __ **Can love help you live longer? Find out no

Re: [meteorite-list] "Fossil" as a 17th century term for excavatedmeteorite?

Chris Peterson wrote: "I can't answer when, but I do think that using "fossil" as an adjective applied to ancient meteorites is perfectly acceptable. In geology (and other sciences) it usually means anything preserved from an earlier geologic age, not necessarily something living. "Fossil

[meteorite-list] magnetic meteorites

Hi List, I've read somewhere that it is possible for a meteorite to be magnetic. Reading that made me believe someone has discovered such a meteorite(s). Anyone out there on the List want to volunteer information and/or maybe some pictures (or a link to some pictures) of such an iron?

Re: [meteorite-list] magnetic meteorites

Hi Jason, List Perhaps I used the wrong word when I wrote "magnetic". What I was looking for was info on meteorites that are magnets. Sorry 'bout that Mike __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentra

Re: [meteorite-list] magnetic meteorites

Hi Ken, Jerry, List, I have seen pieces of man-made iron and pieces of magnetite become slightly magnetic after being exposed to the supermagnet I use to hunt with. Although, I have not seen either become what I would call magnets afterwards. I have something a little different and am just

[meteorite-list] Lightest material

information on this. Michael Murray __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Greg Hupé's gorgeous NWA 4883 eucrite ...

Any chance you might share a pic or two? Sounds interesting. Michael Murray micro hunter of SW Colorado __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [meteorite-list] Lightest material

Hi List, I think I may have answered my own question at least partially. Probably the matrix of a c-chondrite is the lightest in weight. I guess I wasn't thinking about them when I asked that. Anyone have anything else that is a lightweight? Mike

[meteorite-list] strange mineral habit

Hi List, Anyone recognize the [radiant or acicular] mineral habit shown in these pictures? This piece, whatever it is, has a dull metallic luster and is very hard and heavy.

Re: [meteorite-list] mineral habit, bad links

Hi List, Sorry for posting the bad links yesterday. The problem had something to do with the page I had open on Photobucket where I copied the links. Try these, if you are still interested.

[meteorite-list] carbonado?

Hi List, For those of you that enjoy the smaller details of these stones, I thought you might like to see a small inclusion I found. Octahedral carbon crystal sticking out of olivine matrix, possibly? Mike __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteo

Re: [meteorite-list] carbonado? picture

Sorry, forgot to attach link. Here 'tis... Mike http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p124/mmurray_02/carbon.jpg __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/me

[meteorite-list] Dumb question What about Kuiper object 2001 KX76?

Hi List, With reference to the Kokogiak.com solar system bodies picture that Pete posted back on the 9th, I don't see the Kuiper object 2001 KX76 supposedly to be 1200 to 1400 km diameter in the group. Was it renamed or? Anyone know? Michael M

[meteorite-list] Does this sound like possible bolide breaking up?

< http://www.empiretribune.com/articles/2008/01/10/news/news02.txt > Mike __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Bring out your green!

green material, I took a few pictures of the stone overall to give those interested some idea as to why I thought the stone might be a meteorite. The green protruding material brought to mind for me the Isheyevo Carbonaceous piece with the Teal-green inclusion that Mr. Kuyken has. Mi

Re: [meteorite-list] changed file ext for pictures

Sorry, man I have a short memory anymore! I just did this same thing about a week ago. aaargh! The camera on my scope puts an extra long file ext on the pictures. Anyway, here are some shortened up file extensions for the pictures I attached to the email Bring out your green. Mike micr

[meteorite-list] most popular meteorite

Hoba Mike __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Looking for picture of Plantersville, TX stony

Hi List, Anyone know of another picture, possibly in color, of the Plantersville TX stone shown on bottom of page 159 in O. Richard Norton's "Rocks from Space". I like that particular picture in Dr. Norton's book but sure wish I could see more pictures of that sto

Re: [meteorite-list] Amusing Meterwrong story...I think!!!

That one would be fun to get a piece of and put under a low-power microscope. Mike __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] updated album - latest suspect stones

HI List, I just put some pictures of some of my latest finds (or better referred to as "suspect" stones) on photobucket. If you're really bored, check it out. Photos aren't the best. <http://s127.photobucket.com/albums/p124/mmurray_02/> Michael Murray micro-hu

Re: [meteorite-list] "not the best place to hunt meteorites"

Hi List, (This is somewhat of a rehash of information I have posted before) If the meteorite hunting bug has landed on your shoulder but you think the area you live in is not the best for finding meteorites, you should give my hunting method a try. You could be pleasantly surprised at wha

[meteorite-list] More on "not the best place to hunt meteorites" thread

of its fusion crust still intact. I don't know what the bright, almost grass-green material is that I can see in it but it is really pretty when seen through the m-scope. Again, not authenticated. Michael Murray micro-hunter of southwest Colorado http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p12

Re: [meteorite-list] More on "not the best place to hunt meteorites" thread

Lasse wrote: "Hi Michael Nice find. It is a confirmed meteorite? It looks quite small, what's the size? regards Lasse" Hi Lasse, List No, not a confirmed meteorite as I just found it this morning, and as stated, it is not authenticated. It is small, about 3/16" at the longest. Sti

Re: [meteorite-list] More on "not the best place to hunt meteorites" thread

Hi Lasse, List, That is very true. Small like that does make it hard to make a determination, and makes it harder yet to show someone else the details. They are none-the-less exciting for me even though I have to view them under magnification. The small size is also one of two reasons I

Re: [meteorite-list] Carancas in the news

I certainly agree with you Mr Webb. That willingness to share by people in the know such as yourself, and Mr. Matson, and Mr. Lebofsky, and quite a few others with the wealth of knowledge, training and expertise on meteor/meteorite and so many other related sciences, is definitely a big p

Re: [meteorite-list] Cassini Flies Through Watery Plumes of Saturn Moon Enceladus

You gotta love Enceladus. Bright white with at least five different types of terrain on it but mostly looks to be one huge ice ball. How in seven suns did it establish itself as a satellite of Saturn? I'm anxious to hear more about the analysis of the geysers. Thanks Mr. Baalke for the

Re: [meteorite-list] ANOTHER Interesting eBay auction

If ever there was a good reason to finally get an account so I could bid on ebay, this has to be it. Problem is, I don't think the planes that fly in to here have 1st class seating. : ) Mike On Mar 16, 2008, at 1:59 PM, Michael L Blood wrote: Here's another interesting one: http://cgi.

Re: [meteorite-list] HELP!

I really wanted to help but I have already stated how I'm disqualified. : ) I'd order something big. Mike On Mar 20, 2008, at 11:19 AM, Michael L Blood wrote: Due to great enthusiasm of the list, "Dinner With Michael Blood" has Already surpassed the price of "Dinner with Michael Casper" on

Re: [meteorite-list] Don't delay, order today! - Suspect Auction

It might have helped the sale if the seller would have included a picture with some of the finer details. I believe it will be interesting to see how much this one goes for. Mike in CO On Mar 31, 2008, at 8:05 AM, Michael Gilmer wrote: Hi Folks! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem

Re: [meteorite-list] Don't delay, order today! - Suspect Auction-Suspect [EMAIL PROTECTED]

trange piece from a questionable location...if I had more money, I might think otherwise. Regards, Jason On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 8:18 AM, Michael Murray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120236513887 ___

Re: [meteorite-list] "How Do You Know It's A Meteorite"?

Well put Mark. I don't know how one could improve on that answer. I'm going to record that somewhere for future reference. Mike On Apr 7, 2008, at 10:06 AM, Mark Ford wrote: "How do you know it's a meteorite"? Something like - Because it meets some or all of the criteria that have been

Re: [meteorite-list] "How Do You Know It's A Meteorite"?----Round Two

I liked Mark Ford's response to this question, but even an educated response like that most likely wouldn't have swayed the guy who asked me that question last. To my suggesting the suspect rock I was showing him might be a meteorite and telling him the probable age of it, his reply was r

Re: [meteorite-list] HiRISE Sees Phobos in Color and Stereo

Fantastic pictures. On the picture focusing in close on Stickney crater, if you look at the left edge of the photo and about half way up or a little more, it looks like the camera caught an object in motion moving down the side away from the big crater creating another one of the long gr

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Cracks

Hi List, I enjoy seeing a whole individual meteorite of course, but when going over some stones close up, one of my favorite surface features to see are cracks. One particular favorite aspect of cracks for me is to see where molten material has flowed across both sides partially filling a

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites not being able to leave certain countries

The "reasoning"? That's easy Steve, pick one: - exercising absolute state authority, - exercising autocratic authority - exercising complete regulation by the state - exercising a monopoly BTW, in response to someone's statement about artifacts, I fail to find "meteorite" crouched anywhere in t

[meteorite-list] Pronouncing Willamette and other meteorite names

If you are from Oregon this is probably no big surprise... According to one of the native Willamette residents, Willamette is not pronounced will-a-mette, at least not by her anyway, and not according to the the dictionary either. Totally unbeknownst to hayseeds like myself, it is actually

Re: [meteorite-list] Pronouncing Willamette and other meteorite names

Sorry if this a dumb suggestion but, I was just wondering what would be the chances of including an ongoing spelling/pronunciation feature on meteorite nomemclature in Meteorite each quarter, or a couple times a year possibly? Mike On Apr 23, 2008, at 5:24 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: D

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - April 27, 2008

Wonderful picture. Mike Murray On Apr 27, 2008, at 5:51 AM, Michael Johnson wrote: http://www.rocksfromspace.org/April_27_2008.html __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist

Re: [meteorite-list] pronouncing 'Orgueil'

Now we're talking! Mike in CO On May 1, 2008, at 3:33 AM, André Knöfel wrote: Hi Larry, hi all, a 'quick&dirty' website with the pronouncation of the German names of meteorites in Austria, France, Germany and Poland is now online: http://www.minorplanets.de/meteorites/pronouncing/index_ger

Re: [meteorite-list] GimmiCK Sale - WARNING Joke enclosed!!!!!!!!!

That was one of the best emails I have ever seen on the Met-List. Nicely done. Mike in CO, (not a dealer, not a collector, but mighty proud to be a Met-List member) On May 1, 2008, at 4:10 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *WARNING, JOKE BELOW ***A

Re: [meteorite-list] Newest shot from mars

The digging is on hold. Waiting for underground line locates. : ) On May 27, 2008, at 8:42 PM, Darren Garrison wrote: Found on a web site. http://www.grouchyoldcripple.com/archives/mars-thumb.jpg __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] unnoticed?

Kagarlyk L6 chondrite should get a mention then too, eh? Maybe it flew wingman to the big one. : ) Mike On Jun 1, 2008, at 4:37 AM, Peter Marmet wrote: ...only 29 days to the event ! Cheers, Peter Dave Harris wrote: Hi, was it just me being my usual unobservant self... but I am surp

Re: [meteorite-list] AD: TWO BIG BEAUTIES

Wow, where is the lady that wanted to start her own collection. A prize piece of Allende and a beautiful big Tatahouine. Can't do much better than that. Mike On Jun 8, 2008, at 3:58 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Listees, especially those who want to buy or look for meteoritical treas

[meteorite-list] looking for a reference site for meteorite mineral identification

Hi All, I was wondering where on the www some of you might direct a person to find a good reference site for identifying meteorite minerals. Something that a layman could digest that includes crystal information and commonly occurring colors of the different minerals, etc. I am trying to

Re: [meteorite-list] Fireball: Huge Explosion Over Ireland

Eric, and List, Mr. Moore was quoted as saying: "If it's brighter than the full moon then there's a chance that part of it survived and landed," he said. I'm not sold on the idea that size(read that same as brightness in this report) is the most relative factor in survival. I tend to think

Re: [meteorite-list] Fireball: Huge Explosion Over Ireland

lanet over the antartic sea in December, I would opine it would have a very high probability of making a bolide, boom and a splash. Looking up! Count Deiro -Original Message- From: Michael Murray Sent: Sep 4, 2009 3:52 PM To: Meteorites USA Cc: "meteorite-list@meteoritecentr

[meteorite-list] searching for the correct terminology

You will probably think I am a bit off the latch with this question but here goes anyway... In the world of meteorite terminology, is there a term or word which describes the loss of fusion crust (by forces of nature) from stony meteorites. 'Spalling' possibly? The loss of crust, part or

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Searching for the correct terminology

From what I can observe on some small specimens, it is more than just the removal of fusion crust that is involved. As the crust is broken or chipped off, due to whatever cause, there is a certain, albeit small amount, of the matrix removed also, leaving the newly exposed surface very roug

Re: [meteorite-list] Strange Rock Reports Decrustified Meteorites

"decrustification" I like that word! Mike in CO On Sep 17, 2009, at 2:11 PM, JoshuaTreeMuseum wrote: Listerians, I get the feeling that some folks feel that fusion crusts are indestructible, or are unfamiliar with crustless meteorites. These stones are from 5 different NWA falls. The sto

Re: [meteorite-list] Nickel tests

For what they are worth, here are a couple suggestions... If you place the suspect iron on a strong magnet, then remove the magnet, the suspect iron should not retain magnetism (if it's a meteorite) but should to some extent if man-made iron. Kind of like magnetizing the tip of a screwdriver

Re: [meteorite-list] Nickel tests

e "it's a keeper for more testing pile." -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Michael Murray wrote: For what they are worth, here are a couple suggestions... If you place the suspect iron on a strong magnet, then remove the magnet, the suspect iron should not retain

Re: [meteorite-list] Nickel tests

s. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Michael Murray wrote: Glad you found it useful. I wanted to share too that native iron reacts real close to the same as a meteorite will to the magnetism. So you might want to watch for that.I sent one of about 20 some pieces of native

Re: [meteorite-list] another dust storm hits Broken Hill in Australia

I know I have been thinking of you folks there. The satellite photo Jeff posted sure showed the storm looking ominous. Can't be good with all that dust. All the best to everyone over there. Mike in CO On Sep 24, 2009, at 8:53 PM, W&S Schroer wrote: Hi list, it's Friday morning and the cit

[meteorite-list] question on cleaning irons

I'd like to try cleaning a small suspect iron so that I can see what it looks like without all the rust and other buildup. Anyone have experience with using an electrolysis bath on an iron to clean it up? If so, another question...Will it remove the black oxide? Mike in CO _

[meteorite-list] Messenger flyby tomorrow

In case anyone lost track of when, the 3rd and final flyby coming up tomorrow. Here is a link... Mike in CO __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Flow lines on the INSIDE! Not. (cleaning irons follow-up)

Hi All, I put my little suspect iron in a solution of water and calcium carbonate. I actually wrapped it loosely with tinfoil and sat that down in the mixture. I got out my trusty battery charger and connected the red lead to a sacrificial piece of junk strap metal and sat that down alon

[meteorite-list] more on cleaning irons thread-- couple pictures

Hi List, Here is what I was wanting to get cleaned up. The electrolysis bath removed most of the buildup but I still had to work on the specimen with a small wire brush for a while. This suspect iron is 15 cm x 10 cm. Sorry the picture has so much yellow in it, I couldn't get my scope c

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - October 2, 2009

I see the side view of a face on the right side, mouth open, teeth showing, bit of a hook nose, long chin, eye with eyelash, flip of hair out in front on top. Sorry but it just jumped out at me when I first saw the picture. Mike in CO On Oct 2, 2009, at 12:30 PM, countde...@earthlink.net

Re: [meteorite-list] meteoroid question

I'm certainly not any authority or expert but since you were asking for a ballpark, I'll toss this answer in on the second question... Judging from the pieces I have found using my magnets, I believe the minimum size of survivors graduates up from the barely visible and possibly the micro

Re: [meteorite-list] Off topic? Well not for me anyway...Ebay zoom feature...wow!

The new Windows Vista has a magnifier in it like that. I have a magnifier on my Mac too. I agree, very cool. I use them a lot. I just tried the ebay zoom on a chondrite. Very nice too. Thanks for sharing the info. Mike in CO On Oct 9, 2009, at 7:00 PM, Mike Miller wrote: Hi all my wif

Re: [meteorite-list] zoom feature... On Macs

puters. Can you tell me (us) where it is and how To use it - or is it a feature one must purchase seperately? I believe list members would like to know, so, please respond On list. Thanks, Michael On 10/10/09 8:46 PM, "Michael Murray" wrote: The new Windows Vista has a ma

[meteorite-list] holey iron batman

HI List, This little suspect iron passes my home do-it-yourselfer tests. If it is a meteorite, I'd say it's a bit unusual in that it is very thin, maybe 2 or 3 mm at the thickest. Course though, it is also very small. field of view for this picture through the scope is about 10 mm. Th

[meteorite-list] naval jelly soak gone wrong

Hi All, I have a question if I might please. I had put some small (suspect) irons in naval jelly then neutralized it with baking soda and then removed them and rinsed them. Then I had wire brushed them with a small hand held brush. Several pieces came clean and chrome looking for the mo

[meteorite-list] another cleaning irons question

I have a couple small suspect irons that I would like to be able to finally get to see but they both have a rind of stone-like material completely encasing them. Probably calcium. I know there are several household products that are supposed to remove calcium but will they ruin my little

[meteorite-list] sharing some pictures of little [suspect] irons

Hi List, Thought some of you might like to see some more pictures of my little suspect irons that I have been trying to get cleaned up. It is a slow process. Here is a few of them. This little guy has what appears to be flow lines running down to the point, wouldn't you say? It took som

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Question

Hi Pete, List, Good question. I don't have your answer but have been pondering on the main mass thing myself. When I see the words "main mass" mentioned, I conjure up a mental image of the biggest piece of meteorite recovered from the strewn field of a known fall. Otherwise, if you si

[meteorite-list] silicated plessitic irons?

Dear List, Does someone have an example of a silicated plessitic iron besides Steinbach or are there others known? Mike in CO __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/m

[meteorite-list] One can't be right all the time : )

Hello List, By following some of my home do-it-yourself'er rule of thumb tests, I thought for a while this piece of metal might be a meteorite. It was heavily coated with rust or mineral coating. I put it in CLR for a few days and here is what I found:

[meteorite-list] Found this yesterday

Hi List, I found this strange stone yesterday metal detecting. It is weird in that it sounds off on my Gold Bug but does not sound like a hot rock. More like a small nugget. Going by feel only, gross density is less than 3. Seems light for its size. It's very friable in some areas, other

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - December 2, 2009

Thanks for sharing that picture Larry, and Michael. I don't think there have been very many days go by in the recent years that I haven't re-read some part or chapter in one of O. Richard Norton's books on meteorites. Mike in CO On Dec 1, 2009, at 10:51 PM, Michael Johnson wrote: http://w

Re: [meteorite-list] OTish be careful with those metorite-finding magnets!

Good post Darren. Good reminder. Those were awful big magnets. I keep the smaller ones I use well separated and don't mess with them once they are on my rake but even then I am really careful with where and how I use them. Dirk's accident is a very good reminder of how unforgiving they c

[meteorite-list] first attempt to etch

Some ramblings from a newbie Tonight, I attempted to etch my small suspect iron. I used ferric chloride. I polished a spot to a mirror finish and then cleaned it with alcohol, then applied the etchant. I left it on a few minutes then cleaned it off and reapplied it. did this 3 times. I

[meteorite-list] something in the northwest sky

Any listoids in Honolulu area? http://www.khon2.com/home/ticker/5387746.html __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Hunting with a magnet; suspect stones; meteorwrongs; and ramblings.

lly damage the paint before you get it back off. Here is another tip...Don't use a ring type fluorescent magnifier lamp to study the stuff in your pan. The light intensity/reflected light, will cause you problems with your eyes, especially when there is water in the pan. A zo

[meteorite-list] Astronaut Lisa Nowak

iends and co-workers see that she gets the care and counseling that she needs now. I'm sure most will agree, this is a very unfortunate situation for anyone to get into. Michael Murray __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritec

[meteorite-list] Looking for information that would help me put together a hunt agreement

ivate land. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Michael Murray A southwest Colorado, USA micro hunter__ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Oh boy - Here we go...

Hi Darren & List Could this be a new type of silicate darkening? Man with object, wires, etc. to security: "AW COME ON! You guys are just jerking my chain, right?" On Wed, 7 Mar 2007 14:41:56 -0800 (PST), you wrote: > Upon further investigation, they found a piece of > chewing gum, some m

[meteorite-list] "wood chipper" ærolite

raises up from that rusted area is most likely the bottom part of the knife blade slot itself. Looks like someone had a catastrophic failure. Glad it didn't hit someone. Now to name the object (something other than Bloomington no. 2.) How about Olathe, or Vermeer iron? Michael Murray

[meteorite-list] Sorry, delete my delayed email fix email

Well my idea wasn't very bang on. Looks like the computer changed the meteorite central link to a hyperlink and so my email didn't go thru. Must be the special text that slows 'em up somewhere in the email system (and none of the problem has anything to do with my dumb idea). Sorry, if

Re: [meteorite-list] Who's got their first meteorite?

the record though, none of my little suspect stones have been certified. To Ruben, I admire that you were able to let go of your meteorites like that and let others share in them. That was way cool! Michael Murray micro hunter of southwest Colorado __

[meteorite-list] possible fix for delayed emails

"new message". That opens a new email message and the link goes in my "To" address box. Then I have typed in the subject, completed the email and hit sent. Looks to me like they are prompt (within the hour) when I do that versus being 3 and 4 days delayed otherwise.

[meteorite-list] drive you eyes buggy

front of the part of the links shown. I left the http off so my computer doesn't automatically turn it into a hyperlink which would cause a four-day delay. Michael Murray ://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p124/mmurray_02/IMG_0311.jpg ://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p124/mmurray_02/IMG_030

[meteorite-list] Topics for "collection of wisdoms"

groups of stony meteorites. I'm curious to know too... Most articles I have read on Martian and Lunar pieces say they are not attracted to a magnet. Is this known to be without exception? Michael Murray __ Meteorite-list mailing

Re: [meteorite-list] "Pallasite Story"

Hi Michael, and List Congratulations Mike! I love hearing about meteorite hunting success stories. This find and Larry Atkin's Holbrook find are both inspiring to a fellow hunter. Thanks for sharing the information and photos. Michael Murray micro hunter of southwest Col

[meteorite-list] a question on fusion crust

re has the blackened layer I'm referring to: <http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p124/mmurray_02/IMG_0319.jpg> Michael Murray __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Threads on fusion crust and magnetic 'properties'

Thanks to everyone that responded on this thread. I'm getting a lot out of the posts but I haven't finished reading them completely yet. Same thing on the magnetic question and resulting thread on that one. Thanks to everyone who responded there too. I learned something right off on that

[meteorite-list] took the "crust" off

I just took the "Crust" off the link and it works fine. Way-cool pictures Marcin. Thanks for sharing. Mike __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] I like this one -- Only $2000

Hi Ken & List I like this one. It's not petrified wood, but it's only $2000 and heck I already have some Pet-wood anyway. And from what I can tell from all the pictures, I won't have to worry about any crust getting in the way of my seeing all the chondrules. I "belive this to be a chon

[meteorite-list] pondering the displayed position versus angle of descent

Hi all, When studying the photos of the 10-ton Morito iron, as it is displayed in Palacio de Mineria, I'm wondering if it is displayed in the position in which it fell to the ground, or would one be inclined to think it would have came down on a fair angle (between 30 and 60 degrees to ver

Re: [meteorite-list] iron streams? Ed

Hi Ed, and List Just writing to let you know a couple things about your last email "iron streams". I had that message come into my inbox, but it doesn't show on the met-list archives, at least not yet. Likewise, I see messages on the archives from quite recent that never showed up in my

Re: [meteorite-list] New Iron

I'm going to "guess", since I'm the real amateur on here, that it's a hexahedrite (mainly kamacite). Mike __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

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