[meteorite-list] AD Atomic Bomb Pics

2010-11-06 Thread cdtucson
List, Please see the last of my Atomic Bomb Pictures for sale. Worth a look even if you don't bid. I saved the best ones for last. Thanks, http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=280584848322ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_901

Re: [meteorite-list] METEORITE MEN

2010-11-10 Thread cdtucson
Michael, Very nice find and Very glad the show is back on myself. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Michael Blood mlbl...@cox.net wrote: Did y'all see the latest METEORITE MEN? Killer Vaca Muerta recovery. Possibly the Best specimen ever - certainly the best I have

Re: [meteorite-list] Mojave Green Jeans - Images of a Killer Snake

2010-11-17 Thread cdtucson
One of my tenants attempted to save the life of a Mohave by using a piece of cardboard to push him off of the road. In doing so the snake bit him on the hand. After a four day stay in the hospital I went to see him . He unwrapped the bandages and it looked like someone had soaked his hand in

Re: [meteorite-list] NASA Announces Comet Encounter News Conference

2010-11-17 Thread cdtucson
List, I wonder if these new images will shed new light on the definition of what a comet is? Typically the description includes the words frozen and ice in some form. But clearly based on the close-up visual images. It seems that this thing is far from being ice. In fact to me it appears to

Re: [meteorite-list] NASA Announces Comet Encounter News Conference

2010-11-21 Thread cdtucson
Larry, Chris, All, All due respect here but, Smoke is very fine dust. To your point I must agree that the eraser example is perfect. see link to latest info about Comet Hartley 2; http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/11/19/spacecraft-flies-past-snowstorm-comet/ According to this news. They are

Re: [meteorite-list] Moapa Valley Microscopic Photos by Tom Phillips

2010-11-21 Thread cdtucson
Sonny, Thank you for that. What an amazing meteorite. Those pics are highly unusual and beautiful. And Tom is the best. Amazing work Tom. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax wahlpe...@aol.com wrote: Hi All, I have recently posted a couple new pictures of the interior of my

[meteorite-list] AD polished this section

2010-11-21 Thread cdtucson
List, I have a polished this section of NWA 5363 Brachinite ending later today. This was made by the best maker in the biz. Spectrum Petrographics inc. This is the maker Dr. Tony Irving uses. click link; http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=220695621680 Carl -- Carl or Debbie

Re: [meteorite-list] NASA Announces Comet Encounter News Conference

2010-11-22 Thread cdtucson
Hi Bob. Perhaps you did not read the NASA link I provided in my previous post. Here it is in case you missed it; http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/11/19/spacecraft-flies-past-snowstorm-comet/ Again, all do respect here. To be clear my questions here relate to gaining the knowledge of what

Re: [meteorite-list] NASA Announces Comet Encounter News Conference

2010-11-22 Thread cdtucson
Elizabeth, Bob, Chris,All, This has been a very helpful and educational thread for me and I'm sure a few others.Unfortunatl, It seems that everybody is using old scientific information to explain all of this. So, let me ask one more question; Is their anything to be learned by these pictures

Re: [meteorite-list] NASA Announces Comet Encounter News Conference

2010-11-22 Thread cdtucson
Elizabeth, You express yourself much better than I do but, I still don't get your reasoning. It seems you are very quick to accept that what you *see* is dusty snow and CO2 jets spewing out H2O snow and you may be right. So, wouldn't catching actual manganese silicate material spewed out of a

[meteorite-list] Fwd: Re: NASA Announces Comet Encounter News Conference

2010-11-23 Thread cdtucson
Elizabeth, I will bow to your authority on dog poop but, I was just asking about the degree of certainty NASA had about the water ice, CO2 and H2O. . I had no idea you would stoop to throwing the work done by the Johnson Space center under the bus. This work lead to the discovery of a new

Re: [meteorite-list] Question, Thinn sections

2010-11-24 Thread cdtucson
Dave, To answer your question without using a back door approach to sell my thin section. Yes, thin sections are a very important part of the classification process. They give the viewer the ability to optically determine what the mineralogy is within the rock. That said, if you have a good

[meteorite-list] AD Thin section brachinite-like

2010-11-29 Thread cdtucson
List, Ending tonight. please check out my last and largest PTS of the ungrouped achondite / brachinite related to Earth. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=280593404754ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT Thanks Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax

[meteorite-list] Brachinite ungrouped achondrite PTS AD.

2010-12-12 Thread cdtucson
List, please see my last NWA 5363 PTS price reduced. Ending today. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=220705592256ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT Thanks. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax __ Visit the Archives at

[meteorite-list] Anvil Shooting off topic

2010-12-13 Thread cdtucson
In case you missed this. Here is what the Tucson iron Anvil meteorites may have looked like when they fell. Very cool. http://www.coolestone.com/media/895/Anvils_Away/ -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax __ Visit the Archives at

Re: [meteorite-list] Off topic- the weather IS getting worse

2010-12-14 Thread cdtucson
ET, Mike, all, Thanks so much for the warning. It has been over 80 here in Tucson the past 4 days. Can't wait for some cooler weather. Sorry. I couldn't resist. But, it is supposed to get down to a chilling 79 tomorrow. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax tett t...@rogers.com

Re: [meteorite-list] The New Meteorite Man!

2010-12-22 Thread cdtucson
Eric, Actually many Lunar's (but not most) do attract a magnet. Greg H. posted a while back a list of his Lunar's that do stick to a magnet. I saved it on my old computer but, I cannot access it right now. He did the test himself so I believe it to be true. I was quite surprised but, there is a

[meteorite-list] Happy Holidays to all

2010-12-23 Thread cdtucson
To my Liberal listee Friends: Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, sustainable, gender-neutral, non-global warming, celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within

Re: [meteorite-list] Last update on my personal situation

2011-01-01 Thread cdtucson
Darren, I too am sorry for your loss. And, I must say that your grandmother was very lucky to have had you. Your funny wit probably helped her a lot. I know I enjoy your humor and wit. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Darren Garrison cyna...@charter.net wrote: I feel

Re: [meteorite-list] Another crazy bidder on ebay

2011-01-02 Thread cdtucson
Don, Greg, OMG I can't believe what I am reading here. We are talking about Geoff Notkin. I am sorry but, I have to speak up here. Geoff is NOT shilling here. He would simply never be a part of anything like that. The reason it looks like the *0* feedback bidder bid so many times is because the

[meteorite-list] New Year Video off topic

2011-01-03 Thread cdtucson
List, Off topic video but well worth a watch. Happy New Year to all. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x91rBzNKvlc Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html

Re: [meteorite-list] New Meteorite used as Neolithic Tool

2011-01-06 Thread cdtucson
Orrin. all, You prompted me to check my pre-historic tool finds and curiously one looks a lot like the Los Angeles Martians. I actually mentioned this to Bob Varish a few years ago bu,t we have yet to get together and compare them in person. What are your thoughts? Please see link below with

Re: [meteorite-list] AD(?) - Sikhote-Alin in tree

2011-01-13 Thread cdtucson
List, This has been a very interesting discussion. It seems to me Dr. Dolores Hill makes a pretty powerful point here. This needs to be checked out by a qualified lab. Especially when you consider that Darryl Pitt is aware of these being faked. IMHO, Nobody stands taller than Darryl. If this were

[meteorite-list] Fwd: Re: New Paper About Kamil Crater, Egypt

2011-01-15 Thread cdtucson
-- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Paul, Thank you for this. I can't wait to read the full article. This confirmation of the age is interesting. Back on July 13, 2010 under the subject of Gebel Kamil Iron is official now I suspected that this fall was known to the Oxus Civilization.

Re: [meteorite-list] AD: Special: NWA 6349 prov. - a PRIME Brachinite at a low preferential price

2011-01-18 Thread cdtucson
Martin, Beautiful material. Would you be so kind as to post pictures of the whole stone including the fusion crust. Thanks, Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Chladnis Heirs n...@chladnis-heirs.com wrote: Dear meteorite friends, As a starter for our new meteoritical year,

[meteorite-list] Angrites was Do Angrites Originate from Mercury?

2011-01-28 Thread cdtucson
Hello list, I have been attending this Tucson Gem show every year since 1989 and today tops them all. Today at the Tucson Gem show I just saw the most amazing meteorite I have ever seen before. ET has on display the main mass of D'Orbigny. I thought I'd seen everything. Seeing this meteorite

[meteorite-list] D'Orbigny pics was Angrites was Do Angrites Originate from Mercury?

2011-01-29 Thread cdtucson
Regine, Okay. Here is a link to three pictures taken in ET's room.* Main mass* meaning that it is the largest surviving piece left. Note that the huge Olivine inclusion actually looks like a lighter color of Tatahhouine pyroxene material. Very strange indeed. see link;

[meteorite-list] OT rattle snake

2011-02-02 Thread cdtucson
OMG. Attention Hunters; In case you did not see this. Don't point at a rattle snake. They strike very quickly. And in AZ they can be seen even during Winter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZnqmtyY34U -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax __

Re: [meteorite-list] Apollo Moon rock sample on eBay?

2011-02-04 Thread cdtucson
Martin, Obviously this eBay auction is not genuine material. But, everybody knows there is a lot of real material out there that was given away. The question is . How much? And in what form? One thing is certain. It was not distributed on an old piece of carpeting. The ones I have seen are very

Re: [meteorite-list] Apollo Moon rock sample on eBay?

2011-02-04 Thread cdtucson
Brian, You are misinformed. EBay does require return and proof of return before granting and releasing refunds. -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Brian Cox searchingfor...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Has anyone contacted the seller with the Apollo Moon Rock or if they have did they get

Re: [meteorite-list] Apollo Moon rock sample on eBay?

2011-02-04 Thread cdtucson
Steve, Where is the beef Sure , we would all love to have what you have but , what is the difference between what you have and anybody else? Say, I was the king of England and my good buddy the President of the USA gave me a genuine moon rock. And he did give away plenty. I decide to sell it on

Re: [meteorite-list] Apollo Moon rock sample on eBay?

2011-02-04 Thread cdtucson
Well there we have it. This case showed that the material was obtained illegally and therefore seized and forfeited by our US Government. But, it does not apply to sales of Moon material that were obtained legally. Statute 19 USC. As is the case with some of the ones given by President Nixon.

Re: [meteorite-list] Laws and Lunar-cy

2011-02-04 Thread cdtucson
David, Not to beat a dead horse but, we are talking about legal precedents here. How can you (NASA) give something away and have it still technically be theirs? I know you are talking about Congress so, these absurd scenario's exist but, really? They still own it? I seriously doubt that would

Re: [meteorite-list] Apollo Moon rock sample on eBay?

2011-02-04 Thread cdtucson
Martin, Had you been following this thread you would know that their has yet to be a court case to determine whether a private individual may or may not legally own an Apollo lunar rock. Steve and Phil have both pointed out such cases where two different people have claimed to own and tried to

Re: [meteorite-list] Apollo Moon rock sample on eBay?

2011-02-05 Thread cdtucson
Martin, Here is the response I received from the seller on eBay; Dear meteoritemax, Hello Carl, My proof is only the Grumman fellow's word, and the feeling of my friend the Planetary geologist. It is definatley rock, not resin. If you met the engineer before he dies,

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson adios

2011-02-07 Thread cdtucson
Gary, It is you that brightened ALL of our days. Just yesterday a few of us were talking about how you fill every room you enter with such positive energy and joy. . It was GREAT to see you and look forward to getting more of your positive energy in the future. You and many others ( too many

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson adios

2011-02-07 Thread cdtucson
OMG. Too funny. -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Ted Bunch tbe...@cableone.net wrote: Thanks guys - I love rocks and will look at anything that is outside of anyone's pants. Watch it Darryl, a cloning procedure is underway and a TB clone may come and live with you all! Ted

Re: [meteorite-list] EETA 79001 and the Martian Atmosphere

2011-02-09 Thread cdtucson
Martin,List, Interesting that you mention bubbles in Maskelynite. I have a great picture taken by Tom Phillips of an amazing River Of Maskelynite With Bubbles Although this is from an unclassified meteorite it does check out pretty well both visually in thin section but, the chemistry is also

Re: [meteorite-list] Why Are Death Valley's Rocks Moving Themselves? --not off-topic at all!

2011-02-20 Thread cdtucson
Martin, Thank you for that. It is interesting but, I don't think wet conditions in lakebeds ( which seem obvious due to the checked pattern in the dried mud ) would apply the same as dry sand blowing. This brings to mind the question; why do we need co-ords of finds again? Now we know. We can

Re: [meteorite-list] The Trials and Tribulations in Dealing with Landowners

2011-02-20 Thread cdtucson
Paul, list, I heard all about this and more details at the Gem show. In Steve's defense. I think he is trying to find a market for these wonderful gem stones from space. The trouble is that he is not the only one who has these space gems. The truth is that these stones were available for

Re: [meteorite-list] The Trials and Tribulations in Dealing with Landowners

2011-02-21 Thread cdtucson
Adam, One of the main problems is with trust. Speaking of trust. Is there a way to certify this material from Earth peridot? Wait until the eBay *posers* get word of this new Space Gem. Kaching, (sp)? Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com wrote:

Re: [meteorite-list] The Trials and Tribulations in Dealing with Lando wners

2011-02-21 Thread cdtucson
Steve, Speaking of Bob Haag and eating meteorites. The day Bob returned from Carancas with our meteorites. I asked if he had gotten sick like all of the others while down there. Without missing a beat, He replied NO and then took a pinch of the dust from the bottom of the box and stuffed it

Re: [meteorite-list] changed to: Trials and Tribulations We'll Be living With For a While

2011-02-22 Thread cdtucson
Bill, Phil, list, It sounds like you and Phil are saying the same thing. Albeit in totally diligent ways. I hate to say this but many of us agree with both of you. Since Picasso, tiffany's and Lindsay Lohan are not too likely to become partners in this venture. The venture may indeed turn out to

Re: [meteorite-list] changed to: Trials and Tribulations We'll Beliving With For a While

2011-02-22 Thread cdtucson
Greg, I did see a huge Alpha stone in Geoff's room at the Gem show. I believe it was the one found on the show But, if these farmers agreed to let Steve melt all of the stones then you get what you get. One of the shows showed at least one being melted. If there are any left mikeG's suggestion

Re: [meteorite-list] changed to: Trials and Tribulations We'll Beliving With For a While

2011-02-22 Thread cdtucson
Darren, that was funny. We needed that. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Darren Garrison cyna...@charter.net wrote: On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:50:47 -0500, you wrote: By what I have read and watched, it sounds like the simple remedy of returning 25% of the material might not be

Re: [meteorite-list] Open Court

2011-02-22 Thread cdtucson
Richard, I assume you are interested so, I will try to bring you up to speed. The law suit you refer to has little to do with the farmer that is upset in the video. The suit is against Steve for an alleged breech but, that has not been discussed here. And the suit is non issue for most of us.

Re: [meteorite-list] Open Court

2011-02-22 Thread cdtucson
Jason, Everything you've said seems correct. I think the problem/ dilemma / predicament Steve and co. are in is that if they return the material now then they have even less control over the retail price. now and in the future. Further they are not contractually required to return the material.

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson Auction

2011-02-24 Thread cdtucson
Adam, Forgive me but I had to Google this termite sale to believe it. All due respect to you Adam I just think this is great. I was at the auction and I wondered at the time why anyone would pay $70.00 for a dead termite carcass. Now I know. This poor termite probably never saw it coming? RIP.

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson Auction

2011-02-25 Thread cdtucson
Michael, First and foremost I would like to apologize if I offended you. I am truly sorry you felt the need to say these things because I meant nothing personal. The fact that people favor certain things in collecting was recently discussed right here on this list and we all know that hammer

[meteorite-list] AD Angrite, Earth, Carancas

2011-02-26 Thread cdtucson
List, please check out a few good ones ending Sunday Evening. including Carancas, NWA 6291 king of Angrires, and NWA 5363 frag. Earth related. http://shop.ebay.com/meteoritemax/m.html?_nkw=_armrs=1_from=_ipg=25 Thanks, Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax

Re: [meteorite-list] News confirmed - NASA landed on VESTA !

2011-02-28 Thread cdtucson
Marcin, list, That is really a cool meteorite. I have a few questions if you don't mind? What is the black portion? Is it Basalt or Impact melt material??? How do you classify a meteorite with two distinct lithologies like that? It seems to me it should have broken apart and separated at that

Re: [meteorite-list] News confirmed - NASA landed on VESTA !

2011-03-01 Thread cdtucson
Marcin, Thank you for that. This is some special meteorite you have here. According to this study linked below. This indeed may prove to be from a deep crater from Vesta. And it has quartz! Very rare in a meteorite. http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2011/pdf/1984.pdf very cool. Carl -- Carl

Re: [meteorite-list] Dry Lake Beds On Mars

2011-03-02 Thread cdtucson
Greg, Good eye I had missed those tracks until you pointed them out. Very interesting. Do you think it was ruben too? Too funny. Carl .-- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Greg Hupe gmh...@centurylink.net wrote: Hi Paul and List, That's a cool photo of a pristine dry lake bed on

[meteorite-list] OT transpermia vs. God vs. Science

2011-03-03 Thread cdtucson
I thought this was interesting enough to share here; Just food for thought. The professor and student are for real! You'll be surprised who the student is...they'll tell you at the end. “Let me explain the problem science has with religion. The atheist professor of

Re: [meteorite-list] OT transpermia vs. God vs. Science

2011-03-03 Thread cdtucson
Okay, So how does the lesson change because it was written by somebody else? Are the facts wrong? Maybe it was written by Joe Blow? -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Rose wrote: Albert Einstein was Jewish, so this was invented or altered. David -Original Message- From:

Re: [meteorite-list] Gebel Kamil

2011-03-12 Thread cdtucson
Jason, you said; While this claim may be correct in the sense that objects on the public land of any country belong to the federal or state government with jurisdiction over the given land, if there are no export laws pertaining to a given resource, it is not illegal to export it. Isn't

Re: [meteorite-list] Gebel Kamil

2011-03-12 Thread cdtucson
Jason, Now you lost me? I was talking about Egyptian material. Specifically Gebel Kamil. My query had nothing to do with anything American at all. So, I say again. If it is illegal to own things there. It goes without saying it is also illegal to export it. This has been said to be the case

Re: [meteorite-list] Gebel Kamil

2011-03-13 Thread cdtucson
Jason, PLEASE!!! YOU said; 4) In light of that fact that the US owns all meteorites found on public land, by the logic of your statement, it should be illegal to export (or own) any meteorite found on public land in the US. After all, if all meteorites found on public land belong to the US

Re: [meteorite-list] Gebel Kamil

2011-03-13 Thread cdtucson
Well said. Thank you. -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Galactic Stone and Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Gang, I think what Carl is trying to say, if I am following this correctly, is that Egypt has no history of private ownership of *anything* found on

Re: [meteorite-list] Nickel found in hematite and magnetite?

2011-03-13 Thread cdtucson
Paul, I find tons of what you are describing. Color tests work on almost any amount of nickel and also give false positives based on knowing exactly what shade of red to look for. I don't know which red is the correct red. I have an AXE that tests bright red with a red color nickel test but in

Re: [meteorite-list] Nickel found in hematite and magnetite?

2011-03-13 Thread cdtucson
Dan. thank you for your info but, There is no way we are talking about the same XRF gun. Blain's gun does in fact give data in percentages as if the rock was assayed. I saw it with my own eyes. We did several test samples of real and well known meteorites. During this test we read the digital

Re: [meteorite-list] Oman prison saga

2011-03-14 Thread cdtucson
Mike and Robert, Welcome back. I agree with Ruben in that nobody I spoke with about you guys wanted to see you imprisoned. In fact between you and the shootings of Gabby and company the mood at the Tucson Show was that of civility. for the past twenty years I have never missed the show but,

Re: [meteorite-list] Gebel Kamil

2011-03-14 Thread cdtucson
Jason, The following is a quote from a blog by John Blennert. If you google the following quote you can see where I copied it from. It clearly states that meteorite collecting on public land is legal but, has some limitations as per the BLM stated rules here ; BLM and I assume the Forest

[meteorite-list] AERIAL VIEWS OF JAPAN

2011-03-16 Thread cdtucson
OMG; ABC is amazing. Very sad. http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/japan-quake-2011/beforeafter.htm -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax This will take a little time to fully load. Put your cursor over the right side of each picture and just move it from side to side. You will see the

Re: [meteorite-list] The Human Presence in the Solar System

2011-03-19 Thread cdtucson
Count, I don't know what we'd do with our Sterling. He is our Dos equis man The most Interesting man on the list; and the world. Enjoy his link below; http://www.dosequisguy.com/ As stated in quote #5 He is the reason Aliens come to visit Earth. Thanks Sterling. Carl -- Carl or Debbie

Re: [meteorite-list] Martian Sedimentary Rocks: Where are they?

2011-03-21 Thread cdtucson
Walter, This has been brought up before and is why I hate to hear the words, it looks terrestrial. This link pretty much sums up your question; http://www.bccmeteorites.com/pigeonholing.htm Tony Irving's Martian web site says a lot about these as well. In addition; Blaine Reed's new XRF gun

Re: [meteorite-list] Martian Sedimentary Rocks: Where are they?

2011-03-21 Thread cdtucson
Greg, Maybe you are throwing Mars rocks? Again, this has also been posted before and rejected by some but, it is the only *real* study we have by which to judge. And accordingly sedimentary rocks developed white crust or none at all. Why ignore the science? see link;

[meteorite-list] Farmer Ward on News tonight

2011-03-21 Thread cdtucson
List, Mike farmer and Robert Ward are on Tucson News KVOA channel 4 news Tonight at 10:00 PM local time. They will tell their story. Here is a live link; http://www.kvoa.com/livestream/ -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax __ Visit the Archives at

Re: [meteorite-list] Sedimentary Martian Meteorites

2011-03-22 Thread cdtucson
David, Walter, list, I think you may be right here. Maybe they have no fusion crust. Perhaps my link to the artificial meteorite study did not work so here it is again; http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Stone_6_Artificial_Meteorite_Shows_Martian_Impactors_Could_Carry_Traces_Of_Life_999.html It

Re: [meteorite-list] Sedimentary Martian Meteorites

2011-03-22 Thread cdtucson
Martin, You ask; Why do I think so? Its simple. We know they are there. If people were paid to study all rocks found in Antarctica and all of the other way way out of place rocks. Then they would not be overlooked as they are today. The truth is that many rocks collected even from ice fields are

Re: [meteorite-list] Sedimentary Martian Meteorites

2011-03-23 Thread cdtucson
Martin, As always, I like your input but please look at the subject line on this thread. We are talking about Sedimentary rocks here. All of these planetary rocks you refer to are igneous. Not sedimentary. They actually do look like meteorites to me and you both. Sedimentary rocks might have

Re: [meteorite-list] OK dinner

2011-03-25 Thread cdtucson
Steve, I'd like to meet with you. Where are you and what kind do you think it is? Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax meteorh...@aol.com wrote: Anyone want to meet up for dinner after sunset? Steve Arnold Of Meteorite Men Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

[meteorite-list] OT Dormant Volcano in Brazil

2011-03-28 Thread cdtucson
List, This may be off topic but ,check out slide number 32. It looks like one of Tom Phillips micrographs of a giant chondrule in plain polarized light. Too bad we don't get to see it with crossed nicols. In the south of Brazil there is a dormant volcano that has always

Re: [meteorite-list] MESSENGER Sends Back First Image of Mercury from Orbit

2011-03-30 Thread cdtucson
Wow, Looks like when that big rock hit the Earth. It created two Moons. One just got bounced a bit further away. Sometimes you feel like Mare's, sometimes you don't? -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax geo...@aol.com wrote: I see Angrites... I see Angrites... It's amazing how

Re: [meteorite-list] Color of OC's by Staining or by Trace Elements

2011-03-31 Thread cdtucson
Laurence, I have a question. You said; Shocked meteorites can be black. A great comparison is between the two know chassignites - Chassigny and NWA2737, both of which have similar mineralogies. Fresh Chassigny is yellowish green - the color is caused by Fe2+ in the olivine. Yet, NWA2737 is

Re: [meteorite-list] Color of OC's by Staining or by Trace Elements

2011-04-02 Thread cdtucson
Alan, Does this process only occur in meteorites or is black shock-injected olivine found in Earth rocks as well? Thanks, Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Alan Rubin aeru...@ucla.edu wrote: There are a lot of so-called black chondrites, including Farmington. These are due

Re: [meteorite-list] New Park Forest House Smasher

2011-04-02 Thread cdtucson
Bill, According to a post by Martin back in April 24, 2010 under subject; Wisconsin fireball Meteorite fall. it is $15.00- $25.00 per gram with 40 people selling it . today probably less. No data given for a 2-3 pounder. It is my understanding that it would be worth less per gram the larger

Re: [meteorite-list] [off-list] tatahouine

2011-04-03 Thread cdtucson
Brian, Elton happens to be a brilliant scientist and is a very well respected member of the meteorite world and this list. When he is feeling better he offers countless benefits to this list. You obviously upset him with your unsolicited comments but, I would say that your 99.9 % number is in

Re: [meteorite-list] BS In The NYT: Black Market Trinkets From Space

2011-04-04 Thread cdtucson
Folks, This sounds like déjà vu all over again. While it's obvious this article has major flaws. The basic problem/ issue was discussed not so long ago on this very list. That being that the export of this material from Egypt may be an illegal act. If so it does not make it legal because they

Re: [meteorite-list] Scientists Find New Type Of Mineral In Historic Meteorite (Wassonite - Yamato 691)

2011-04-05 Thread cdtucson
Nice image of Wassonite. And congrats to John Wasson. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Ron Baalke baa...@zagami.jpl.nasa.gov wrote: April 5, 2011 Dwayne C. Brown Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1726 dwayne.c.br...@nasa.gov William Jeffs Johnson Space

Re: [meteorite-list] New evidence for microbial fossils in Martian meteorite

2010-05-05 Thread cdtucson
Phil, I have no arguments against your points here but, I do have a few questions. With all due respect and hope that I am not too far off base here. Based on thousands of photos of Mars it seems to be a lot like Earth less the water and growies. Although there are a lot of places here that do

[meteorite-list] Fwd: Re: New evidence for microbial fossils in Martian meteorite

2010-05-06 Thread cdtucson
Everett, All due respect but this was exactly my point. ALH84001 does NOT match Martian Oxygen isotopes . The ones within ALH84001 only match a theoretical but different Martian atmosphere. Only the much younger SNC's match what we know to be Mars Ratios. Houston we had a problem . No

Re: [meteorite-list] WI Meteorite Name?

2010-05-08 Thread cdtucson
Al, I was told that Ash Creek was named by Mexico Doug. He recovered the first specimen at that site and sent it to Dr. Rubin with that as the name. Nomenclature just approved the name. I have also heard that most people preferred West. But nobody asked. Is this not true? Carl -- Carl or

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - May 8, 2010

2010-05-08 Thread cdtucson
Levis Jeans buttons do contain nickel so that might be a possibility here. I propose. strauss meteorite . Levis would be far too confusing. Too funny. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Michael Johnson mich...@rocksfromspace.org wrote:

Re: [meteorite-list] FW: Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - May 8, 2010

2010-05-08 Thread cdtucson
Larry, I thought at the very least you were going to tell us it tested positive for nickel. That is why I mentioned that Levis uses metal with nickel in their buttons but, short of it having nickel most of us would not have even given it a second thought. Sorry. Good luck getting it tested.

Re: [meteorite-list] FW: Rocks from Space Picture of the Day -May 8, 2010

2010-05-09 Thread cdtucson
Larry, Rob, Wow, I agree . this has been interesting. I did not know the circumstances of these little irons. With Rob's usual excellent explanation it is easy to see why you hunt these little treasures. It also seems likely that whatever else is within the stony variety of this fall may also be

Re: [meteorite-list] This is fun to read...

2010-05-13 Thread cdtucson
Randy, I guess you and (Larry) did not realize who you were messing with! This guys site has 6 members. That's right 6 full members. (MR) Korotev and MR. (Larry) You and (Larry) better start checking the classified ads if this info gets out about you two. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza

[meteorite-list] off topic beads of charity

2010-05-14 Thread cdtucson
Nice story. Another reason to visit Tucson. http://azstarnet.com/news/local/article_24b8f740-ad39-5ec2-9457-8f4bded7866f.html -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html

Re: [meteorite-list] Fireball Temperature?

2010-05-14 Thread cdtucson
Wow, Dr. Garvie , Thank you for posting to this list again. We can always use your great mind and input. Please keep it up. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Laurence Garvie lgar...@asu.edu wrote: I just had a quick look at the paper by Popova, Meteoroid Ablation models

Re: [meteorite-list] This is fun to read...

2010-05-15 Thread cdtucson
Too Bad. For those of you who missed the comment section. I liked the comment made by Randy's sister. Speaking to the owner of the site I like the part where she suggested that ; he take his thinking part and remove it from his sphincter part. Tooo Funny. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza

Re: [meteorite-list] NO REGRETS

2010-05-17 Thread cdtucson
Robert, You are a class act. This is good information as many of us had no idea how this works in the real world. Now we know. thank you for sharing. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Robert Ward ironfromthesky@gmail.com wrote: Hello Sonny, List, As per Art's request I

Re: [meteorite-list] Here is a donation! WisconsinSchool display donations and offerings

2010-05-20 Thread cdtucson
Bill, Glad to see you posting again. Would love to hear more Wisconsin stories. All the details please. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax bill kies parkforest...@hotmail.com wrote: Right Joe. There are more to come. Dedicated local hunters will do well and should be

Re: [meteorite-list] Mars Odyssey THEMIS Images: ET?

2010-05-22 Thread cdtucson
James, I don't know how much time your attending physician allows you Internet access but, it's a good thing you are not wasting it on *silly* web sites. Perhaps you should try it with a bit less medication though. Like my Mother would say.God love him. And maybe you should stick to meteorites.

Re: [meteorite-list] Mars Odyssey THEMIS Images: ET? - NOT!!

2010-05-22 Thread cdtucson
Okay James, Here is a test for you. Is this a Car or a ufo see what your mind sees. http://tinypic.com/r/1zfsawn/6 -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax James Balister balisterja...@att.net wrote: Warren the answer might be the way our brains are trained to see things.  We are

Re: [meteorite-list] Micrograph gallery post Lunar crust and Lodranite

2010-05-26 Thread cdtucson
Tom, Those are amazing. I have never seen such healthy looking blood vessels and buildings as those. Oh sorry. Wrong thread? Great looking thin sections. Great job. keep un cummin. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax starsinthed...@aol.com wrote: Hi List, Paul (Meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Micrograph gallery post Lunar crust and Lodranite

2010-05-27 Thread cdtucson
Tom, On a serious note with regard to the dendrites found in Lunar fusion crusts. This is not only amazing to look at but, you may have stumbled upon something of significant importance here. It has always been a chore to determine whether what appears to be fusion crust is actual fusion crust

Re: [meteorite-list] Micrograph gallery post Lunar crust and Lodranite

2010-05-27 Thread cdtucson
Tom, You said. If I found this in all fresh crust, then I would be onto some thing. I'm not sure what you mean? To me it seems nothing is ever exactly the same in any meteorites. Why should it be? No two rocks are the same. Not all irons show a dendrite texture or a Widmanstattan figures

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorics Master Degree Ideas and Educational Institutions

2010-07-09 Thread cdtucson
Hi Ryan, you said; Also, does anyone have some ideas for a Masters Degree project? I know nothing about colleges in this field but, it is a field that seems to still be in it's infancy. In spite of the fact that we do have brilliant Scientists in this field, To me the area most lacking that

Re: [meteorite-list] Gebel Kamil iron is official now - 1.6 metric tons!?!?

2010-07-13 Thread cdtucson
Jason, You may be right that there should be more iron to be found But, what if much of it has already been removed by an ancient culture. Attached here is an example of a Scarface figure from the Oxus Culture that has meteoric iron and is of a somewhat dubious origin? The so-called scales on

Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 5363 UNGROUPED OR BRACHNITE

2010-07-24 Thread cdtucson
Kai, NWA 5363 is in fact paired with NWA 5400. Neither one of them are brachinites. They are both brachinite -like and are both ungrouped Achondrites. see link ;

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