[meteorite-list] Colombianite and anyone have contact info for Hal Povenmire?
Hi everyone. I know some would consider tektites almost off-topic and Colombianites even more so but am hoping someone might be able to shed some light on an item I picked up or help me contact Hal Povenmire. I tried the address published in his books, but it was a no-go. Recently picked up a 91g Colombianite (fairly large, I believe) and Hal Povenmeir's (sic) name is written on the label. If the item happens to have any (even slightly) interesting history, I'm the curious sort. I posted a pic here https://s8.postimg.cc/jxbkj1qr9/colombianite.jpg Thanks and best regards to everyone, Phil __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: Unique Tektites
I've been consolidating my tektite collection just a bit and have listed some unique individuals on e-bay. If you are at all interested in these objects, please have a look. There are a couple of meteorites as well. You should find them at this link: http://www.ebay.com/sch/roxon/m.html?item=332001254791=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 If you don't see anything now but would like to be notified if/when I list others, drop me a note. Thanks and regards to all, Phil __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: Giant Meteorites by Krinov - reduced price - auction ending tonight
As mentioned a few weeks ago, I have a very nice copy of this book up for grabs. Don't see too many of these floating around but no takers. Price has been reduced to $300 see it (and bid on it) here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Book-Giant-Meteorites-by-E-L-Krinov-/331156395850?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4d1a75974a If you have any questions, please ask. Thanks, Phil __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] outrageous Muong Nong tektite layering
For those fellow tektite aficionados out there, I thought I'd share a couple of pictures of a muong nong specimen that I just received. It has some of the best layering and overall shape that I personally have ever seen (but I don't get to Tucson or Thailand). here is a link to the album http://s25.photobucket.com/user/pkmorgan/library/tektite%20-%20muong%20nong anyone have anything similar? observations welcome. Best Regards, Phil __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Type 3 NWA 869's
Hi William, Good question. Can't say exactly how common they are (not very I think) or even what the type 3 that the classifier(s) saw looked like but here is a link to a picture of what appears to be a quite low petrologic type clast in one of my slices of a paired stone (NWA 900). http://s25.photobucket.com/user/pkmorgan/media/share/900clast_zps51d8e763.jpg.html Regards, Phil On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 12:09 PM, William Feek lunarma...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi All, I'm just wanting to get some sort of idea from the list of how rare NWA 869 stones are that contain type 3 clasts, so let me ask this, out of a 1,000 52g stones, how many might end up having a decent sized clast, let's say around a cubic centimeter? Or maybe I should be asking in a different way, out of any given 10,000 grams of 869 material, how many grams might end up being type 3? Also, I'd like to see some of this stuff, does anybody have any images they could share, whether they be of a slice that distinctly looks type 3, or of the exterior of a promising looking stone? Thanks, William __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: Nininger and Krinov book auctions ending tomorrow
It's time to rotate these out of the collection for someone else to enjoy. Auctions end tomorrow. A nice clean copy of Nininger's Photographic Study of Surface Features, Part 1 - Shapes http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Book-Meteorites-A-Photographic-Study-of-Surface-Features-Part-1-Shapes-/331135995394?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4d193e4e02 And a very nice copy of Krinov's Giant Meteorites http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Book-Giant-Meteorites-by-E-L-Krinov-/331136001103?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4d193e644f Thanks for your consideration and regards to all, Phil __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD - a couple of rare stretched tektites on ebay ending in 19 hrs
Not sure if this went the first time. Please forgive me if this is a duplicate. There was some discussion of Ivory Coast tektites a few days ago. While interesting for their rarity, some of the most fascinating tektites (in my opinion) are those that tell a story in their shape. The australite buttons are a perennial favorite of course. Other favorites are those that show stretching after the outer skin hardened. I have a couple on ebay ending in about 19 hours. Have a look even if you're not interested in buying. Here is link to one of my favorites: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tektite-molten-glass-from-meteor-strike-rare-stretched-specimen-/331121350129?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4d185ed5f1 See my other items for a couple less expensive options (and a couple of small meteorites as well). Thanks and Regards, Phil __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: Another nice stretch tektite
Hello everyone, I added another nice stretch tektite to my offerings on e-bay and have lowered prices on the others I had previously mentioned. They all end later today. The link for the new tektite is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tektite-molten-glass-from-meteor-strike-rare-stretched-specimen-/331032690066?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4d1315fd92 I have some small meteorites listed as well including a nice Al Haggounia 001 slice with lots of metal so check out my other auctions. I will certainly entertain offers on any of them if they don't sell. Thanks for your consideration, Phil __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD - rare stretch tektite specimens
Hello everyone, particularly you tektite aficionados. I've decided to trim my collection down a bit and listed 3 interesting specimens on e-bay - something in every price range. The criteria for a true stretch tektite is somewhat subjective but these are far from the much more common simple skin splits. This one is particularly nice but check out my other listings or simply search on stretch tektite http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tektite-molten-glass-from-meteor-strike-rare-stretched-specimen-/331022144762?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4d127514fa Thanks for your consideration and best regards, Phil apologies if this turns up twice...forgot to switch to plain text __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD - book: The Nininger Collection of Meteorites
Just in case any one is interested, I have a nice copy of the The Nininger Collection of Meteorites ending on ebay in 8 hours http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Meteorite-Book-The-Nininger-Collection-of-Meteorites-/330877028152?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4d09cec738 If the link doesn't work, simply search on Meteorite Nininger and it should pop right up. I did set a start price but I don't see too many copies of this for sale and should be reasonable. Regards to all, Phil __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Dog Sniffing Meteorite Hunter
Hi Cal, Not unheard of at all. Brix and Hopper are already on the trail. Search the archives or just google them. Phil On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 9:41 AM, C.G. petca...@gmail.com wrote: Had a wild idea while hunting for Novato Fall meteorites, as I was walking with my 5 Y.O. Lab Doggie, Rosieshe always had a great nose, and, could have been adopted as a Medical Helper, as anytime me or my friend had a small wound or cut, Rosie would find it, and, of course, want to help..it always amazed me how sensitive her sense of smell iswell, if I had a small amount of Novato to crush, and teach her to sniff it out, she may be able to help find specimens...unheard of perhaps, but, worth a try Happy Hunting and Happy Thanksgiving everybody Cal G. Petaluma, CA __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: unique tektites
Over the years I have been drawn to tektites with unusual shapes or surface features. Well, it's time to do some housecleaning and consolidate a bit. I have a few ending on e-bay tomorrow. While not picture-book stretch tektites these do show stretching and bending while in a plastic state after the outer skin had started to harden. Nice pieces with budget-friendly prices. Note that I seem to have extreme difficulty photographing shiny pieces of glass :-) The photos were taken in the shade and really do not do the pieces justice. Item 330790302582 is particularly poorly represented. The shape of the edge on the right-side of the split matches the undercut on the other side exactly. It's quite a neat little piece. Anyway, if you're at all intested in these intriguing bits of glass please have a look. Satisfaction guaranteed (but you'll have to cover shipping for in-hand examination) Here is hopfully a link to my current auctions. http://www.ebay.com/sch/roxon/m.html?hash=item4d04a361b8item=330790298040pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0rt=nc_trksid=p4340.l2562 if you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Thanks and Regards, Phil __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] weathering - from the inside out
I've always found it curious that many heavily-weathered small stone NWA meteorites seem to be most altered at the center. For example, I've posted a photo showing one where the metal in the interior has completely weathered away. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/whatisit.jpg Can someone explain the processes behind this in a nutshell? This is a classified meteorite - anyone want to guess which one or at least the type? Happy Friday and Best Regards, Phil __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] weathering - from the inside out
Thanks for the off-line replies. The piece pictured is the infamous Al Haggounia 001. I've noticed this weathering pattern previously in OC's but it is quite pronounced in this particular stone. A bit of further research led me to NORTHWEST AFRICA 2828/AL HAGGOUNIA 001 IS A WEATHERED, UNEQUILIBRATED EL CHONDRITE: TRACE ELEMENT AND PETROLOGIC EVIDENCE A. J. Irving1, T. E. Bunch2, A. E. Rubin3 and J. T. Wasson3. Which mentions that this material has undergone unusual terrestrial weathering. and that The weathering of this ancient fall evidently involved unusual Eh/pH conditions in a semi-arid environment, so that differential dissolution of the primary metal occurred. So, the piece pictured seems to be a poor example of my more general question (but pretty cool for what it is). Phil On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 9:30 AM, Phil Morgan roxfromsp...@gmail.com wrote: I've always found it curious that many heavily-weathered small stone NWA meteorites seem to be most altered at the center. For example, I've posted a photo showing one where the metal in the interior has completely weathered away. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/whatisit.jpg Can someone explain the processes behind this in a nutshell? This is a classified meteorite - anyone want to guess which one or at least the type? Happy Friday and Best Regards, Phil __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Darryl Futrell (+) (also, question about Futrell Collection)
Mike, I believe his collection went to a museum but Norm (tektitesource) doesn't name it on his site. see here: http://www.tektitesource.com/Futrell%20Collection.html for details. Jim and Paul (http://www.meteorites-for-sale.com) have had some Futrell pieces in the past but haven't checked lately. Darryl was certainly a passionate and interesting man. I was never able to meet him but corresponded with him a bit and he was kind enough to send me a corrected copy of his Rock Gem articles with lots of hand-written notes and additional photos. Regards, Phil On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 2:07 PM, MikeG meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Gang, I echo the sentiments in the original post. I never met the man, but I have heard much about him. I am curious. What happened to his collection after his passing? And, did he ever paint labels onto his specimens? I am selling a collection for a friend, and it has some superb-quality tektites in it. Some of the tektites have painted labels on them, and we cannot identify the label. It would be great if these were Futrell specimens, but that is probably just wishful thinking. Lastly, does anyone have a link to a hi-res photo of his famous tektite lamp? I have a low-res version, but I love to see something hi-res that really shows the detail. Best regards, MikeG -- - Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone Twitter - http://twitter.com/GalacticStone RSS - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 - On 8/13/12, Daniel rainte...@aol.com wrote: I wish I could have met him! Daniel S. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 13, 2012, at 2:34 PM, Bernd V. Pauli bernd.pa...@paulinet.de wrote: Gone but still not forgotten! Bernd __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: Signed copy of Nininger's Out of the Sky
If anyone is interested, I have a signed copy of Out of the Sky ending on e-bay tomorrow evening. Nice book and great piece of meteorite history. I'll attempt to post the link but if it doesn't work, it should pop right up with a search of meteorite Nininger http://www.ebay.com/itm/rare-meteorite-book-Nininger-Out-of-the-Sky-SIGNED-/330765787173?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4d032d6025 Regards to all, Phil __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Anyone recognize this material?
Hello Everyone, I received a corner of a larger stone in a batch of unclassified Moroccan material. The cut surface was rusty and dusty and I didn't realize it as a cut at first. Someone somewhere thought it was worth a closer look. Anyway, I was curious whether anyone here had the rest of it and whether it might actually be something other than an OC. Any comments or observations at all would be of interest. Pictures are posted here: http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/NWA%20mystery/ Thanks and happy Friday to all, Phil __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] A gem among weathered unclassified orphans?
Thanks for the responses. Here is one more picture taken more straight-on if anyone is interested. Gives a better feel for the actual color: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/achond1.jpg I know it's a long-shot but there are tiny grains of bright, shiny, silver metal. I would say magnetic attraction is slightly less than the average LL. Would hematite or something in the family contain free iron grains? Even if so, wouldn't they be fairly strongly attracted to a magnet? Thanks again - always something new to learn and explore, Phil On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 2:17 PM, Phil Morgan roxfromsp...@gmail.com wrote: I recently cut a small stone that came in a batch of unclassified NWA material. Looks to be an achondrite of some sort and was wondering if anyone had any ideas of what it might be. The white pinpoints in the photo are tiny flecks of iron. No definitive fusion crust - a small patch of either wind polish/desert varnish or transparent crust but the tiny flecks of iron are certainly encouraging. photo is posted at: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/achond2.jpg I'm the curious sort and any observations are much appreciated. Thanks, Phil __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] A gem among weathered unclassified orphans?
I recently cut a small stone that came in a batch of unclassified NWA material. Looks to be an achondrite of some sort and was wondering if anyone had any ideas of what it might be. The white pinpoints in the photo are tiny flecks of iron. No definitive fusion crust - a small patch of either wind polish/desert varnish or transparent crust but the tiny flecks of iron are certainly encouraging. photo is posted at: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/achond2.jpg I'm the curious sort and any observations are much appreciated. Thanks, Phil __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] A gem among weathered unclassified orphans?
In my excitement at actually finding any iron, I may have over-emphasized it. Below is a copy of the photo where I've circled the actual flecks of metal. The other white is a mineral of some sort. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/achond2-1.jpg Regards to all, Phil On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 2:17 PM, Phil Morgan roxfromsp...@gmail.com wrote: I recently cut a small stone that came in a batch of unclassified NWA material. Looks to be an achondrite of some sort and was wondering if anyone had any ideas of what it might be. The white pinpoints in the photo are tiny flecks of iron. No definitive fusion crust - a small patch of either wind polish/desert varnish or transparent crust but the tiny flecks of iron are certainly encouraging. photo is posted at: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/achond2.jpg I'm the curious sort and any observations are much appreciated. Thanks, Phil __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] friable breccia and hollow chondrule
I cut this unclassified stone yesteday and thought it might be unique enough to share. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/friable2.jpg Look familiar to anyone? Now I need to read up on hollow chondrules :-) Regards to all, Phil __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] A Meteorite fall site goes under the bulldozer-Hammer Stone! urgent
Wow, I never knew one had to have certain political or religious leaning to be interested in meteorites. Must ponder this Phil On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 4:40 AM, Brian Cox searchingfor...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hello Marc, Dirk and all, I agree with you that it's very sad that there may be no more meteorites found in this area and the developers don't give a damn about it, nor anyone apparently buying a property there. Maybe if someone builds a swimming pool they will discover a long buried piece and realize it's not a common rock. Home prices range from a very small home at an average $300,000.00 USD which is very common for Orange County to $10 Million dollar homes and ranchettes. It's not a community that cares about meteorites, being in southern Orange County, not far from the ocean and just north of San Diego County in Southern California. They are more focused on building homes than allowing anyone to search for meteorites, plus they won't take the insurance risk. Look up real estate prices at www.realtor.com and look under Wikipedia for general information about the city. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Juan_Capistrano,_California San Juan Capistrano is known for its cliff swallows. The protected birds are reputed to return from migration, traditionally originating in the town of Goya, Argentina, on St. Joseph's Day (March 19). The town is in heavily conservative and republican Orange County. They really don't care at all about meteorites, it's sad to say, but just about making money. Remember it's called Orange county, because it was once full of orange groves, which have disappeared over the years to build homes. Politics: In the state legislature San Juan Capistrano is located in the 38th Senate District, represented by Republican Mark Wyland, and in the 73rd Assembly District, represented by Republican Diane Harkey. Federally, San Juan Capistrano is located in California's 44th and 48th congressional districts, which have Cook PVIs of R +6 and R +8 respectively[3] and is represented by Republicans Ken Calvert and John Campbell respectively. As of the 2010 elections, the city council members are: Sam Allevato (Mayor), Laura Freese, Larry Kramer (Mayor Pro Tem), John Taylor, and Derek Reeve. This city also has four private, Christian, college prep schools named Capistrano Valley Christian Schools (Pre-K through 12th grade), Saddleback Valley Christian School (Pre-K through 12th grade), St. Margaret's Episcopal School (also Pre-K through 12th grade), and J. Serra Catholic High School (9th through 12th grade). The city also has two private kindergarten through eighth grade schools named Mission Parish School and Rancho Capistrano Christian School. Mission Parish School is located on the historic Mission grounds, utilizes some of the historic buildings as classrooms, and is situated next to Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano. The other is Rancho Capistrano Christian School, located off Highway 5 on the Crystal Cathedral's south campus. The campus at Rancho Capistrano is also host to meetings and conventions, as well as summer camps. Hope this gives those of you unfamiliar with Orange County some insight into why the city and the county aren't interested in meteorites, like we are. Take care, Brian Message: 11 Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 17:50:30 -0700 (PDT) From: drtanuki drtan...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] A Meteorite fall site goes under the bulldozer - Hammer Stone! urgent To: Marc Fries mfri...@hotmail.com, meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com, Michael L Blood mlbl...@cox.net Message-ID: 49967.99935...@web161215.mail.bf1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Dear Marc, Thank you for your urgent plea. The list may be unaware that this is California`s ONLY known HAMMER Meteorite and thus more important for some San Juan Capistrano Capt. Blood does your ship have a crew??? MetSocBul entry http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=23128 San Juan Capistrano H6 FALL OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, STONY METEORITE Name: SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Place of fall: San Juan Capistrano, California, U.S.A. 33?29'05N, 117?39'45W. Date of fall: March 15, 1973, between midnight and 0400, Pacific Standard Time. Class and type: Stone. Olivine-bronzite chondrite (H6). Number of individual specimens: 2 Total weight: 56g Circumstances of fall: The largest piece, 50.5 g, penetrated the aluminum sheeting roof of a carport in a mobile-home park and was picked up on the carport floor several hours later. The second smaller fragment, 5.5 g, was discovered about one month after the fall in the gutter of the carport roof. Source: R. C. Finkel, D. Lal and K. Marti. 1973. Cosmicray record in the San Juan Capistrano meteorite. Meteoritics 8, 365. Best Regards, Dirk Ross...Tokyo --- On Thu, 6/2/11, Marc Fries mfri...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Marc Fries mfri...@hotmail.com
Re: [meteorite-list] Largest CAI?
Greg, Here is a link to a big one Martin shared a while back http://www.meteorite-times.com/Back_Links/2008/march/Accretion_Desk.htm FYI, Phil On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 12:54 PM, Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com wrote: I am looking for photos of largest CAIs. I have searched the net, finding few. Anyone have pics of really big CAIs? What is the biggest known and whats it from? Hope everyone is good. Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com IMCA member 4682 On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Widmanstatten Pattern on the outside??
Nice site Göran! One of my favorites is Dolores. Doesn't look like Rodrigo's (?) website is still up and running but I did find a picture on the Encyclopedia of Meteorites here (under the photos tab): http://www.encyclopedia-of-meteorites.com/meteorite.aspx?id=7660 Phil 2011/5/10 Göran Axelsson axels...@acc.umu.se: Yes! http://www.muonionalustameteorites.com/ Jay Snyder skrev 2011-05-10 06:53: Hello list, I am curious if anyone has ever observed an iron meteorite with a widmanstatten pattern on the outside or I guess what would be the outside or a weathered iron meteorite? I have a very small SaW 005 that shows the patten after cleaning with a mild vinegar solution, under the microscope. I've tried to capture some pictures, but am unable at this time through the scope. Very interesting indeed, and if anyone has had experiences with this I would like to hear about them or see them too. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] NWA basalt?
I found an odd little stone in a batch of unclassified material. Most of the non-meteoritic material I've culled out in the past hasn't really resembled basalt like this one. Slight attraction to a magnet and studded with what I assume to be very clear little blobs of olivine. I posted a couple of pictures here: http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/mystery/ What is the general geology of the area and is something like this common? Thanks, Phil __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] possible E and a mystery-ite
Since I couldn't make it to Tucson, I took a closer look at some unusual stones I've culled out of NWA purchases and would like opionions on a couple of them if anyone is willing to share. Here is one I believe to possibly be an E-type. What do you think? with metal reflecting http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/mysterymetal.jpg without http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/mystery2-1.jpg This next one is a long-shot. There may be some remnant crust and I believe it's mostly olivine or something that looks similar. The abraded edges remind me a lot of broken crystals/chondrules I've seen in fresher chondrites. Very light attraction to a magnet. Oh, it is slightly oriented :-)Any chance it could be a meteorite? http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/meteor-maybe/ Regards to all, Phil __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] AD - 6.1 gram complete australite
Wow Jason, that is a big one. Very cool. Check out this pseudo-button indochinite I was fortunate to acquire. It's quite a fun novelty piece. Good luck with the sale. Phil On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 4:56 PM, Jason Utas meteorite...@gmail.com wrote: Hey All, A year or so ago, I managed to acquire a pretty nice example of an australite - this 6.1 gram complete flanged button. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=102083id=508345918l=b6c21a6903 Granted, it has some cooling cracks, but it doesn't have a single chip, new or old. It's also about 1.5 times the weight of the next largest complete australite that I've ever seen for sale. I've read about larger examples in scientific papers (up to 12 grams or so), but have never actually seen - or heard of any - larger than this in a private collection...though I'm sure they're out there. It's pretty, but not really our sort of thing. So if anyone's looking for such an example, this one is available - and I'm open to trades. Given that the asking price on ~2-3 gram pieces seems to be in the ~$2,000-3,000 range, I'm looking for cash offers of $4,000 or more (or trade equivalent). Thanks, Jason __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] AD - 6.1 gram complete australite
Ooops, forgot the linkhttp://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/tektite/button2.jpg On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 8:25 PM, Phil Morgan roxfromsp...@gmail.com wrote: Wow Jason, that is a big one. Very cool. Check out this pseudo-button indochinite I was fortunate to acquire. It's quite a fun novelty piece. Good luck with the sale. Phil On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 4:56 PM, Jason Utas meteorite...@gmail.com wrote: Hey All, A year or so ago, I managed to acquire a pretty nice example of an australite - this 6.1 gram complete flanged button. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=102083id=508345918l=b6c21a6903 Granted, it has some cooling cracks, but it doesn't have a single chip, new or old. It's also about 1.5 times the weight of the next largest complete australite that I've ever seen for sale. I've read about larger examples in scientific papers (up to 12 grams or so), but have never actually seen - or heard of any - larger than this in a private collection...though I'm sure they're out there. It's pretty, but not really our sort of thing. So if anyone's looking for such an example, this one is available - and I'm open to trades. Given that the asking price on ~2-3 gram pieces seems to be in the ~$2,000-3,000 range, I'm looking for cash offers of $4,000 or more (or trade equivalent). Thanks, Jason __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Darryl Futrell on flanged button prices (Was: Spectacular Tektite on eBay)
Careful Richard. These things are dangerous. They are a lot like potato chips you'll always want just one more...and then there are all those different flavors to try :-) There is some information on the formation of these here: http://www.australites.com/australi1.htm And of course, Norm's site is still up at www.tektitesource.com. You can check out this page in particular for some nice pictures: http://www.tektitesource.com/flangedbuttons.html Regards, Phil On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 3:22 PM, Richard Kowalski damoc...@yahoo.com wrote: Hey Norm, I haven't looked at many tektites, but what caught my eye on this one was the deep swirl on the bottom of this one. Obviously spinning as it re-entered. I can't remember seeing this feature before. Just curious how common that is? Thanks -- Richard Kowalski Full Moon Photography IMCA #1081 --- On Mon, 8/9/10, Norm Lehrman nlehr...@nvbell.net wrote: From: Norm Lehrman nlehr...@nvbell.net Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Darryl Futrell on flanged button prices (Was: Spectacular Tektite on eBay) To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com, bernd.pa...@paulinet.de Date: Monday, August 9, 2010, 11:02 AM Sorry, I was typing in the dark and hit a button that sent the message before I was done. The one on Ebay is significantly over-priced. For $1800, I think I can still source a flawless specimen. With the rim chips, I would not pay $1000, but times are certainly changing. They haven't made any more of these for a very long time and the supply is getting very lean. I think I told the story on our website, but I traded my youngest daughter's hand in marriage for one fine flanged button. We were living in West Aus and spent lots of time out searching. On the fateful day, Derek (our great current son in law) came out with us, his first tektite hunt. Cookie and I had over 1000 finds each to our credit (australites that is, not a single fully flanged button) and had a pretty good eye. We know how to tell them from kangaroo droppings (bite them!). We were walking a dry stream channel southeast of Kalgoorlie and finding nothing. My daughter is American Indian, and I had been kidding Derek that if he wanted to marry her he was going to have to come up with a fine bunch of horses and blankets for the father of the bride. It was hot and dry and swarming with flies and kangaroo droppings were about as exciting as it got. Then Derek shouted hey norm, about those horses and sheep and stuff---would this do??? He was holding up a perfect, flawless flanged button. I accepted on the spot. He has my daughter and a fine family, I have a fine flanged Australite and some great grandkids. What's more, we're both happy with the deal. People sometimes ask what my daughter thinks of being sold for a flanged button, and I assure them that she understands their rarity and is honored to command such a premium! Three years has passed since we moved to Africa and suspended the Tektite Source. Cookie has now moved back to the USA and is getting the inventory unpacked; I'm still wandering Africa at least until the end of the calendar year. But within a few months we should have things up and running again. Thanks for waiting. We have a long list of clients to contact when she finds everything. If you have items of interest from the website, let us know and we'll get to you when we can--- I need to visit our own website, but unfortunately I think we are completely out of good flanged buttons (that are for sale--there's for sure on that isn't!) Cheers, Norm http://tektitesource.com --- On Mon, 8/9/10, bernd.pa...@paulinet.de bernd.pa...@paulinet.de wrote: From: bernd.pa...@paulinet.de bernd.pa...@paulinet.de Subject: [meteorite-list] Darryl Futrell on flanged button prices (Was: Spectacular Tektite on eBay) To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Monday, August 9, 2010, 9:05 AM Hello Brian and List, Brian wrote: On this beautiful tektite, I stand corrected. On December 3rd, 2000, I asked our late Darryl Futrell (+ Aug 13, 2001) what a reasonable price for a perfect Australian button would be and the next day he responded like this: A perfect flanged button goes for about $2000 or more. Maybe a sandblasted one might turn up for $1000 or so. Best wishes from someone who wishes he had one too Bernd __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] odd stone - a melt maybe?
Hey everyone, I can't make it to Wisconsin so had to console myself with a little adventure with the saw. I've had an odd lumpy grey unclassified desert stone that I've wanted to take a look into. What do you think? Here is a picture of the true color and lack of...well, most anything. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/melt_color.jpg Here is a picture of the metal - sorry, can't get the whole slice in focus http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/melt_metal.jpg Anyone seen anything similar? Regards to all, Phil __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Are there meteorite-collecting tours?
The meteorite men themselves offer (or did) guided trips. Maybe they are too famous now :-) see http://www.meteoriteadventures.com/ Phil On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 12:32 PM, Erik Fisler erikfw...@msn.com wrote: There is not outfit that I know of but I've seen tours provided for groups at Franconia by some in the meteorite community. The nuggetshooter forum (nuggetshooter.com) has annual outings to Gold Basin and Franconia as well. [Erik] Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2010 13:22:00 -0500 From: veom...@gmail.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Are there meteorite-collecting tours? I know in the fossil industry there are several outfits that lead trips to go fossil collecting for a fee, same with the mineral industry. Is there an outfit in the meteorite industry that leads collecting trips for a price? -YvW __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: Signed Nininger book and Stretch Tektite
I need to raise some funds so am offering a couple of my favorite items. Oh, yeah, help me stick it to e-bay by buying here... First of all, is a signed copy of Nininger's classic, Our Stone Pelted Planet. The dust jacket shows it's age (now in a protective cover) but the book is in great shape. Asking $250 including shipping. Pictures are posted here: http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/nininger/ I'm also offering up one of the best stretch tektites I've ever seen. It's not large but is outrageous and I've never seen anything similar. I posted some pics at the link below. Note that my photography skills aren't great but I have a particularly difficult time with tektites. It's much nicer in hand. http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/stretch/ It's from Guangxi Province, China and is 12.5 grams - 45mm x 20mm It does have a couple of small chips on the small end and I've noted these in the pictures. It is still exceptional. Being so unique, I would like to give everyone who might be interested a shot at it. So, I'll take offers (over $1000) for the next 24 hours (9:15 MDT). Thanks for your consideration, Phil Morgan __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Paris, France CM Meteorite
And other like Lafayette are quite vague as well. But are there others that don't even have a home country? Phil On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 1:23 PM, Ted Bunch tbe...@cableone.net wrote: Not really - consider LA001 002, that supposedly came from a California desert, but not LA. Ted On 12/22/09 11:50 AM, Mike Bandli fuzzf...@comcast.net wrote: An interesting read for the Paris CM meteorite: http://tinyurl.com/y9s6wge Interestingly, I believe it is the first meteorite officially classified with no locality. --- Mike Bandli Historic Meteorites www.HistoricMeteorites.com IMCA #5765 --- __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] worlds biggest tektite in history
For any interested in this topic, Aubrey Whymark has a nice page on large tektites here http://www.tektites.co.uk/largest_tektites.html. You owe it to yourself to have a look at the rest of his site as well. It's very comprehensive. FYI, Phil On Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 5:21 AM, Jason Utas meteorite...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Steve, All, I've hear tell (and seen photos) of a Muong Nong layered tektite in the 40-50kg range in Thailand, but the asking price was around a dollar a gram. They do come big, but they're rarely seen above about a kilo or so. Regards, Jason On Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 4:11 AM, steve arnold stevenarnold60...@yahoo.com wrote: Good early morning list.Got to put in another 10 hour day.Last of a 65 hour week.Hey I noticed on ebay someone is selling a 3.8 kilo tektite.I s it possible to be that big?I've seen them many hundreds of grams but not 7 lbs. I s it really possible?? Steve R. Arnold, Chicago!! __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] What is or is not a chondrule?
Yes, it was an interesting post. And since the list is slow, I'll add to it. I found an interesting chondrule (?) in an unclassified stone the other day. It's a couple of mm across and contains quite a bit of metal. Would this be some sort of chondrule or something else. I posted a picture here: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/MetalInChond.jpg There were also some other more typical chondrules with quite a bit of metal. How often is visible metal incorporated in the interior of chondrules. Thanks, Phil On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 11:59 PM, Jeff Kuyken i...@meteorites.com.au wrote Better late than never I always say. It was an interesting post too. Thanks, Jeff - Original Message - From: Carl 's carloselgua...@hotmail.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 1:28 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What is or is not a chondrule? Hi Elton, I couldn't help notice Walter originally asked this question way back July 6, 2006.:) I don't have a point but thought it was funny. Carl Elton wrote: ...I don't know if you ever got an answer to your question but I had it marked for follow up... _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft's powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/ http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/ __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Utah, Wyoming, Idaho Bolide 18NOV09
I stayed up too late last night, but in retrospect I guess not late enough. I was taking the family to Sun Valley next week but maybe I need to change my plans. Looking forward to hearing more... Phil (in Boise, Idaho) On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 11:36 AM, Matthias Bärmann majbaerm...@web.de wrote: Green fireball? Iron? Give Hopper a short but intensive sniff at your Sikhote, Ruben, and let him simply run. Good luck! Matthias B. - Original Message - From: Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 7:26 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Utah, Wyoming, Idaho Bolide 18NOV09 Thanks, If meteorites are found the real heroes here may be Marc Fries and Rob Matson since we will likely need good radar data to recover stones. Unless of course someone reports a meteorite in their living room. On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 11:17 AM, Greg Stanley stanleygr...@hotmail.com wrote: Good luck Ruben and to your team. Greg S. Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:10:25 -0700 Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Utah, Wyoming, Idaho Bolide 18NOV09 From: mrmeteor...@gmail.com To: stanleygr...@hotmail.com CC: drtan...@yahoo.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; meteor...@meteorobs.org Greg, My boots are on and bags are packed. Hopefully will be leaving soon. Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u Awesome - hopefully another fall and a find - guys, get you boots on. Is it true ?? Iron meteorites result in a green fireball?? Greg S. Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:11:17 -0800 From: drtan...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; meteor...@meteorobs.org Subject: [meteorite-list] Utah, Wyoming, Idaho Bolide 18NOV09 Dear List, Several reports coming about the Utah large fireball and video available. Looks like a good chance for a meteorite. http://lunarmeteoritehunters.blogspot.com/2009/11/latest-worldwide-meteometeorite-news.html Happy Hunting, Dirk Ross...Tokyo __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list _ Windows 7: It works the way you want. Learn more. http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/default.aspx?ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_evergreen:112009v2 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- _ Bing brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurantsform=MFESRPpubl=WLHMTAGcrea=TEXT_MFESRP_Local_MapsMenu_Resturants_1x1 -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite crashed into an SUV near Hamilton
Anybody buy the windshield (or pull it out of the recycling/trash) yet? No export permit needed! Phil On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 2:38 PM, Greg Stanley stanleygr...@hotmail.com wrote: Here's another. Greg S. http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20091016/meteorite_suv_091016/20091016?hub=SciTech _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/ __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Speaking of chondrules...
Thought I'd a picture of a stone I cut this morning. It's straight off the saw but thought it an interesting mixture of chondrule sizes, metal, and porosity. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/Newtype3.jpg Regards to all, Phil __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day/ El Haggounia aubrite?
Hello Bob and list, I'm not sure if there is any active debate but I believe there are still issues. A good summary of the problems with this material and pairings is documented here: http://www4.nau.edu/meteorite/Meteorite/Al_Haggounia.html Regards, Phil On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 10:31 AM, Bob Kingnightsk...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Mike and all, That was a fun picture today but one question -- I thought the El Haggounia aubrite was classified as an EL3. Is there still debate on this material? Thanks, Bob On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 10:08 AM, spacerocks...@aol.com wrote: http://www.rocksfromspace.org/September_8_2009.html __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] inclusion - what might it be?
Hello everyone, It's good to be back to meteorites. I have an unclassified stone that has me curious and I'd appreciate any opinions or observations on what I might be seeing. I can't find anything that I can positively ID as a chondrule (but they could be) and the largest inclusion has an interesting structure. Well, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words... http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/12-27two.jpg And here is a link to a close-up of the largest inclusion. It's approximately 6mm wide. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/inclusion_close.jpg Thanks! Phil __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] NWA 5546 and CV3's in general
Hello everyone, I recently purchased a small endpiece of what I assumed was probably a pairing to NWA 5546. After cleaning it up a bit, I noticed an overall elongation and orientation of the chondrules. I was wondering if anyone else would agree from the picture at the link below. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/share/cv3b.jpg I've always been fascinated by Leoville and while this may not be as extreme, I thought I'd go out on a limb and see if anyone else saw it. For those of you who have some, does this look like NWA 5546? Is there any reason to believe this might not even be a CV3? Also, I tend to collect smaller pieces to match my budget and was surprised at how hard this pulled to a magnet. More like an H chondrite. How do the different carbonaceous classes typically respond to a magnet? In Ruben's recent CK recovery video I recall that those responsed fairly strongly as well. Thanks, Phil __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Re : TAMEDAGHT PHENOMENA MUSEUM METEORITE?
As a slight tangent to this very interesting discussion, I notice that Adam Hupe has some Tamdakht glass listed on e-bay (Item number: 200331345776). Very curious... Phil On Sat, Apr 18, 2009 at 2:59 PM, habibi abdelaziz azizhab...@yahoo.com wrote: i agree with bernd and chris , the mass must be big to keep the velocity speed enough to make resistance of air burn the meteorite in impact, THE SMALL METEORITE BECOME COLD FASTER? than what is this thing glued to the meteorite , is it small tiny meteorite transformed,BY THE IMPACT??? martin altman and stefan ralew has the same material may be they have a better adea, of what is it? thanks aziz font style=BACKGROUND-COLOR:#40; face=comic sans mshabibi aziz box 70 erfoud 52200 morroco phone. 21235576145 fax.21235576170/font - Message d'origine De : Pete Pete rsvp...@hotmail.com À : ensorama...@ntlworld.com; meteoritelist meteoritelist meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; azizhab...@yahoo.com Envoyé le : Samedi, 18 Avril 2009, 19h39mn 45s Objet : RE: [meteorite-list] TAMEDAGHT PHENOMENA MUSEUM METEORITE? Is heat from impact possible? Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:14:57 +0100 From: ensorama...@ntlworld.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; azizhab...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] TAMEDAGHT PHENOMENA MUSEUM METEORITE? I cannot see how this could happensurely for it to happen the meteorite would have to still be in incandescent flight on impact which would be too fast for a stoney meteorite to survive like this...what does anyone else think? Graham Ensor, UK habibi abdelaziz wrote: hi all, too much controversy about this tamedaght phenomena, most of the collector think that what is melted with the meteorite in photo are small tiny meteorite like pearls, and its made from biggest meteorite orientation and fusion, well under my microscope it's a meteorite melted with earth rock, have check again and its like melted and glued by black matiere like point of glue of crust first time i see thing , very amazing, here are more photo in high resolution , you can make them bigger true flickr, enjoy http://www.flickr.com/photos/azizhabibi/ aziz habibi I.M.C.A # 6220 habibi aziz box 70 erfoud 52200 morroco phone. 21235576145 fax.21235576170 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list _ Internet Explorer 8 helps keep your personal info safe. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9655581 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: signed copy of Our Stone-Pelted Planet on e-bay
Just in case anyone is interested, I have a signed copy of Nininger's Our Stone-Pelted Planet ending on e-bay tomorrow. You don't see too many of these floating around. Hopefully this link will work... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=330322084121 I can convert the starting price to $/g if anyone would feel better about it that way :-) Thanks, Phil __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Best institutional tektite collections?
Hello everyone, I was wondering where some of the better tektite collections are located and how much is on display. I'm mostly interested in the US but feel free to include others. Any suggestions? Thanks, Phil __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] speaking of vesicles, any ideas on this one?
Greg's question about the huge vesicle prompted me to ask ya'll about a stone I've been pondering. I've received two of these small stones in separate unclassified NWA batches from different sources. They are a rather odd grey color and contain vesicles. I think I've seen some indistinct chondrules but can't be sure. My best guess is a melt of some sort. Here are links to photos of two halves of the same small stone http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/vesicles2/mystery4.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/vesicles2/mystery5.jpg And here is a poor photo of the exterior: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/vesicles2/mystery2.jpg Anyone one else noticed this material? Any one know anything about it? Any speculation or observations? Thanks and Regards, Phil __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD - nice EL3 surface specimens
The list is rather slow these days so thought I'd at least entertain myself with a posting. The fossil or paleo EL 3 material paired to NWA 2828/2965 is fairly common these days but I ended up with some very nice surface specimens and don't need them all. These are much nicer than the vast majority of caliche covered stones dug up. I have: 56g wind-sculpted specimen and I found a nice ghost chondrule. The crystals are also fun to explore under magnification - more fun than a cut specimen in my opinion. I've only found one other like this and am keeping it. 152g with a black coating on part of it. I assume it's an oxide rind of some sort but it displays nicely. The interior looks more brecciated than layered. 170g flat and displays very large for it's size when stood up. This one shows the weathering layering very nicely and there is an inclusion/chondrule? 214g very colorful rounded stone and pulls strongly to a magnet. I didn't think this was EL3 material at first. Nice chondrule on the cut surface and shows more metal than the vast majority of this material. How about $0.08/g for the larger ones and $0.12/g for the 56g (unless combined with another) plus shipping? pictures are posted here... http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/EL3%20Sale/ Thanks, Phil __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] impact melt and metal spheres
I cut what I believe to be an unclassified impact melt a while back and didn't think it had much metal other than a single mm-sized blob and some very fine threads. I polished it up well the other day and found many tiny perfect spheres of metal under 20x magnification. I don't have much to compare it to and am curious as to whether most/all impact melts contain these. Are there various degrees of melting that have been documented? There is a poor picture of a slice here: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/Sell_Trade/chondrites-1.jpg There is always something new to discover about these visitors from space. Thanks in advance and regards, Phil __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] bruderheim
Hey Steve, if by normal price you mean what it would bring on e-bay on any given day, looks like it's been going from about $18-25/g depending on the size. Of course some dealers may be asking more, but don't know if it's been selling. Phil On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 7:46 AM, steve arnold stevenarnold60...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi list.Just wondering what the normal price per gram of the canadian hammer BRUDERHEIM is going for. Steve R.Arnold,Chicago! a rel=nofollow target=_blank href=http://chicagometeorites.net/;http://chicagometeorites.net//a __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: Nininger books - one of them signed
I have a couple of duplicate books I'd like to sell and thought I better catch some of you before you spend all your money in Tucson. I offer: A very nice softcover copy of Out of the Sky (Dover 1959). This is in very nice condition and is nicely illustrated with more than 175 photos on 52 full-page plates. It also includes a bibliography of Nininger's publications on meteorites. Index viii + 336pp. I'm only offering this because I managed to pick up a hardcover copy. A signed copy of Our Stone-Pelted Planet (The Riverside Press 1933). The inscription was for a raffle dontation, but a very nice clear signature of the man himself. The dust-jacket is in rather rough shape but is now in a protective sleeve. The cover itself is in fantastic condition. The bottom edges show very, very minor scuffing and corners are not bumped or frayed at all. The interior of the book is also in fantastic condition - not a mark. I'd keep this one but need the money for doctor bills so will instead keep my ex-lib copy. Pictures are posted here: http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/nininger/ Now, so everyone has a chance at these without sharing with e-bay, I'd like to have a private (off-list) auction of sorts. I'll start these at $35 and $300 respectively and will take best offer as of 10:00pm MST on Tuesday. I will respond to status inquiries for those who have made an offer - in other words, I'll let you know if you have the high bid. Shipping will be as close to cost as I can calculate. The expensive one will be insured with delivery confirmation. I will take paypal, money order, or pesonal check (after it clears). Money order would be preferred so I don't have to share with paypal either. Hope this makes sense and isn't out of line. Regards to all, Phil Morgan __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] impressions...achondrite?
apologies if this shows up twice but I forgot to send plain text the first time and assume it won't make it. Hello everyone, I received some small unusual stones in a batch of NWA's a while back. I figured they were to small to find anything out but am too curious to let it go entirely. I know just looking at pictures is problematic but am just looking for impressions. Could these be something other than ordinary chondrites? I posted a couple of pictures here: http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/mystery/ The first two are halves of the same stone - one polished and the other rough cut. They are approximately 20mm long. The third is an even smaller windowed stone about 12mm long. Thoughts on or off-list appreciated. Flames off-list please :-) Regards, Phil __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] heavily encrusted dark grey interior - large find?
Hello everyone, I've received very similar stones from multiple sources and was wondering if anyone else has noticed these. I would think it must be a find of decent size. They are heavily encrusted, but not just caliche and such - lots of sand and small stones stuck in it. I've also noticed small brassy flakes (pyrite?) stuck to them. Here is a picture of a cut face: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/share/encrusted_cut.jpg And here is a picture of the exterior: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/share/encrusted_back.jpg Even if you haven't seen these in person, any observations would be appreciated. Regards, Phil __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] an odd inclusion - anyone seen anything like this?
Hello everyone, I was exploring an unclassified chondrite this afternoon and found this odd inclusion. Not as bizarre as some of the things Tom finds ( as as good a picture), but it's a lot bigger :-) The bright spot is a blob of metal. It looks like this at 20x http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/share/IMG_2035.jpg And here it is a bit closer http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/share/weird.jpg Any ideas or observations? Regards, Phil __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] chondrule halo
The list is slow so thought I'd throw out a couple of pictures of things I found in a small chondrite I cut this afternoon. Of course the pictures aren't even close to the quality shared by some, but hopefully they are at least mildly interesting. magnification is something around 40x First is a chondrule with a fairly thick and intricate halo. Hard to get a good picture of the detail. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/share/chondrulehalo.jpg And here is a heavily armored tiny inclusion http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/share/armor.jpg Regards, Phil __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] freshest paleo EL3 material?
Tom Phillips posed an interesting question the other day about any of the EL3 material that might have been on higher ground and not so severely weathered. I cut what I thought was a small weathered chondrite the other day and believe it is this EL3 material but with a decent amount of metal. It is much darker than the other small EL3 fragments I've looked at and and a magnet pulled more like a weathered chondrite. What do y'all think from this picture: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/share/EL3metalWhole.jpg Here is a close-up: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/share/EL3metalClose.jpg Anyone have similar pictures to share? Regards, Phil __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Al Haggounia 001 question
Hi Tom, Yes, I would think lesser weathered material would be highly attracted to a magnet. According to the Cambridge Encyclopedia of Meteorite page 115 E chondrites top the list of chondrites containing more metal than any other stony meteorite class (until recently). ... Total iron varies between 22 and 33 wt%. The metal, between 17 and 23 wt%, is entirely kamacite, the nickel-poor iron alloy found in all iron meteorites. The E chondrites were usurped by the CH chondrites for metal content. I haven't cut a lot of this stuff, but this is the most metal I've found: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/EL3/ELmetal.jpg I'd like to see other photos of this material with high(er) metal content if anyone can point some out. Regards, Phil - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 7:09 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Al Haggounia 001 question Hi list, This is Tom Phillips. I don't want to waist your time but I had a question concerning Al Haggounia 001. I have read what has been written about the weathering state of Al Haggounia 001 and it has been said that it is likely not fossil but rather a highly water susceptible material (easily weathered) that resided in water for a long time. I know this is not a universally accepted scenario but one with some significant credentials behind it! If this scenario was correct, would it be possible for paired meteorites that did not spend time in water, collected in roughly the same area, and looking like conventional moderately weathered meteorites to be found? High and dry ones? The strewn field is over 30 kilometers! If you think I am nuts, OK, but if you think it is possible I am curious. What would or should it look like? Would it have a high magnetic attraction? Thanks, Tom **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] RFS Picture of the Day Jan. 8 / weirdproperties of NWA ...
I find it interesting that the blue material is usually mentioned as being less weathered but I've never seen any with visible metal but I have found shiny iron flecks in the brown material. My small blue stone was encased in more of a rind than any of my brown stones if that fact is interesting at all. Anybody have the blue material with visible metal? Regards, Phil __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] chatoyant chondrules/inclusions?
I was cutting an NWA the other day and noted a white chondrule among some other smaller chondrules. Later I couldn't find the chondrule and noticed that I can only see it at a certain angle. Don't know if chatoyancy is the correct term for this, but it's the closest I could come. It reminds me of a cat's eye agate as the angle changes. I've never noticed this before. Is this uncommon? It's difficult to photograph and this is the best I could do. Now you see it... http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/share/chatoyant1.jpg And now you don't... but I think some others showed up in the right-hand side of the image http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/share/chatoyant2.jpg And one more at 90 degrees http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/share/chatoyant3.jpg Any observations would be of interest. Thanks and Regards to all, Phil __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: thin Muong Nong Tektite slices
Hello everyone, Don't know why, but I don't see many tektite slices for sale for study. I suspect it's because a) nobody else is interested :-) and b) splash forms tend to self-destruct if you try to cut them. I cut some slices off a small Muong Nong (layered) tektite and thought I'd toss them out to see if anyone else is interested. I posted some pictures here: http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/MuongNong/ Didn't invest much time and the photos aren't great but will hopefully suffice. I borrowed a light box my wife has for crafts and it's not very bright. You will find pictures of: a set of ultra thin pieces, three thicker pieces (pic is mostly for size reference), one of the thicker pieces backlit with a small mag-light flashlight, and a comparison of the thicknesses I was surprised how opaque this stuff really is - at least compared to a splahsform that I cut once. The ultra-thin ones are straight off the saw. I will polish the saw marks out of the thicker pieces but don't have the equipment to truly polish them. Not sure how to price them since the material isn't very expensive, but they weren't easy to cut (at least on my simple setup) so figure that the cost is mostly for my effort. How about this: Thin slices: $15 for the ultra-thin full slice (top left) $7.50 each for the three mid-size pieces $5 each for the two small micros (bottom right) Thicker slices $10 each for the full slices And add $3 for packing and shipping. Thanks and regards, Phil __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Any opinions on what this might be?
I know we shouldn't attempt to classify or pair by photos but since the list seems so slow, thought I'd go ahead and throw out a question. I cut an NWA orphan today and am not sure it looks like an average L5 or 6. But, what do I know :-) Anyone care to hazard an opinion or point me to some pictures of similar material? http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/NWA1.jpg Note that in this second photo, the slice is leaning against another piece that is brown and with more distinct chondrules. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/NWA2.jpg And, while you're sharing opinions, anyone think it would be worthwhile to try to get it classified? I only have 370g or so. Thanks, Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: Unique Tektites and Nininger Book
I have a couple of unique tektites ending on e-bay tomorrow. Not classic stretch pieces, but not hundreds of dollars either (at least not yet - feel free to make it so). If tektites interest you, please have a look. Also, let me know if you'd like future notification of tektite-related offerings and I won't spam the whole list - it won't be very often. I have also listed a nice hardcover copy of Arizona's Meteorite Crater by Nininger. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZroxon Thanks and Regards, Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] vesicular inclusions in chondrites
Hello everyone, I noticed some very small dark inclusions in an unclassified chondrite that appear to have vesicles. The look like tiny lava rocks to me. Am I crazy? Anybody have an references where something similar may be described? My pictures aren't great but will hopefully suffice to illustrate what I'm talking about. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/vesicles/vesicle1.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/vesicles/vesicle2.jpg And here is another odd, heavily armored, inclusion. It looks black to the naked eye, but there is some very intricate detail. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/vesicles/whatsit3.jpg Any comments are appreciated - always looking to learn. Thanks and Regards, Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] a curious tektite - and taking pics of them
I have trouble getting good pictures of tektites. Something to do with how they reflect light I think. Anyone have any suggestions or tips and tricks? What's the best light? Natural? Here are a couple of links to one of my latest attempts - a very curious tektite. What do y'all see? You can tell from my title what I hope to see :-) http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/tektite/?action=viewcurrent=stuck_side.jpg http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/tektite/?action=viewcurrent=stuck_front.jpg Regards to all, Phil Morgan __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - June 28, 2007
Hi Pete, Yes, the oriented feature is the roll-over rim. My photography skills need some improvement but I'll see what I can do for a close-up. Phil - Original Message - From: Pete Pete [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 7:15 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - June 28,2007 Hi, all, Not to take anything away from this great looking rock; what is the oriented feature? Is that a rollover rim that seems to be circling the upper edge? (if it is, a close-up would be nice!) Or is there something a bit more intricate than what can be seen in the photo? Cheers, Pete From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - June 28, 2007 Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:44:27 EDT http://www.spacerocksinc.com/June_28_2007.html ___ ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list _ Windows Live Hotmail. Even hotter than before. Get a better look now. www.newhotmail.ca?icid=WLHMENCA148 __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - June 28, 2007
Hello Pete and anyone else who might be interested, Per Pete's request, I took a couple more pics of the oriented piece that was picture of the day today. Here is closer http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/orientedmacro.jpg And closer still (20x) of the same area http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/orientedmicro.jpg Regards to all, Phil - Original Message - From: Pete Pete [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 7:15 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - June 28,2007 Hi, all, Not to take anything away from this great looking rock; what is the oriented feature? Is that a rollover rim that seems to be circling the upper edge? (if it is, a close-up would be nice!) Or is there something a bit more intricate than what can be seen in the photo? Cheers, Pete From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - June 28, 2007 Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:44:27 EDT http://www.spacerocksinc.com/June_28_2007.html ___ ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list _ Windows Live Hotmail. Even hotter than before. Get a better look now. www.newhotmail.ca?icid=WLHMENCA148 __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: Books on e-bay ending in an hour and a half
Hey everyone, Just wanted to mention I have a couple of books ending on e-bay in just a bit. Both are ex-library. First is the Beverly Hills edition of Cosmic Debris. Yes, this is the copy with an elite zip code with Beverly Hills public library provenance. Next is a copy of Meteories by Brian Mason. 1962 First Edition but has been re-bound in a library binding (in 1973 looks like). The new cover is in excellent condition and this book is light on library artifacts. This is a very interesting and comprehensive book and contains a table of all North American meteorites at the time. Interesting historical perspective. Both are currently sitting at $40. Thanks, Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Kunashak and fresh spotty crust
I was reading Krinov's excellent Principles of Meteoritics the other evening (copy may be for sale soon) and was intrigued by his description of the crust (or lack thereof) on Kunashak. He describes at least some individuals as ...round in form and without fusion crust. On the smooth surface of the meteorite there are only small (black) 'islets' of crust. And also ...only small pieces of crust with fused borders in the form of small islands which are held on the surface by nickeliferous iron inclusions projecting outwards from the inside of the fragment. Anyone know of any further information on this or color photos? I'm curious how the surface of an ordinary chondrite could be smoothed and rounded (assuming through ablation) and only form a spotty crust. Thanks and Regards, Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD/Trade Books: looking for O'Keefe(1976) swap for Mason or Burke?
I'm looking for a copy of O'keefe's 1976 Tektites and Their Origin (Developments in Petrology) and wondered if by any chance anyone would entertain a copy of Cosmic Debris (Burke) or Meteorites (Mason) in trade. Both are ex-library hardback. Please respond off-list. Thanks and Regards, Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Question about high magnetic pull with no visiblemetal?
Don't know if this is related or not, but I was wondering what impact weathering would have on magnetic susceptibility. Tom, how weathered would you guess the stone in question is? Phil - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 7:36 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Question about high magnetic pull with no visiblemetal? Hi list, Thanks Mike for the posting on the Martian meteorite magnetic pull. I had no idea! I have a sample I am puzzled by. It has a high amount of chondrules (A lot) but they are small .5 to 1 mm mostly and no visible metal, however it pulls a magnet harder than the H chondrites I have compared it to. Is any one familiar with very high magnetic susceptibility with no visible iron? Thanks, Tom ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Paleo EL3 Surface Features
Please forgive the similar posting, but my original title wasn't very descriptive and I have a couple of new questions. Note also that I didn't intend to diss the discussion about flat flying window crashers. I've forgotten all the calculations being applied but it's interesting to hear the analysis. I never thought this EL3 was very visually interesting, but I'm getting a kick out of it so again please excuse my curiosity. BTW, I've received one vote for the EL3 family and one for a furnace clinker. Gary, thanks for the photo. I have some of the brownish pieces as well but this one seems different. Might be the blue part - or a furnace clinker. So what does the exterior of these paleo EL3s look like if anything interesting at all? I believe it was Michael Cottingham who had some advertised on e-bay with fusion crust. Might be have fusion crust, leached rind, and nothing? Norbert Kammel has a ferrocrete Wolfe Crater impactite described as limonite deposited from solution. Looks very similar to the exteroir of the item in question and as I understand it (but could very well be wrong), the mechanics could have been similar. http://www.rocksonfire.com/met-ex-iw22.htm Here are links to my original pictures again. Any further comments? 20x interior http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/what.jpg Here is the whole thing. The pebbles stuck would seem to be a mini version of the cobble conglomerate: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/EL3/EL3macro.jpg And here is what those shiny areas look like up close (again 20x): http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/EL3/EL3a.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/EL3/EL3b.jpg Thanks again and regards to all, Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] could it be?
Hello everyone, I found something that could be interesting in a batch of NWAs. I thought it might be an EL3 since I'm pretty sure there were a couple of those as well, but ground down and edge and I don't think so... I know we can only speculate based on photos but it's got to be at least as fun as speculating about flat pieces of iron flying through windows ;-) So, think it's meteoritic? http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/what.jpg Here is the whole thing. It's not very big, should I pursue it? http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/EL3/EL3macro.jpg And here is what those shiny areas look like up close: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/EL3/EL3a.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/EL3/EL3b.jpg Regards, Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: Begaa from Monnig collection
Hello everyone. Been doing a bit of spring cleaning. I'll put the small stuff on e-bay but was wondering if anyone would be interested in a 6.6g slice of Begaa with a Monnig card. I posted a picture here: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/Sell_Trade/begaaLarge.jpg I don't see a lot out there but it seems to be running around $50/g. I will let this go for a little less than half that at $155 including shipping. Thanks for your time and regards, Phil Morgan __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Thanks Chladni's Heirs
Mine arrived today as well. Top notch all they way around - the specimen, the case, and the identification card. The detail on the specimen card/certificate of authenticity is amazing. Thanks Martin, Stefan, and Andi, Phil - Original Message - From: Jan Bartels [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 3:43 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Thanks Chladni's Heirs Martin, Stefan und Andi, I'dd like to say big thanks for the the NWA 4483 lunar sample. Just came in today and we love it!! (It seems we were one of the winners of the cachets, chatsets, chacets things boxes cases or whatever they will be calleddamn i'm so good in English!!) See ya guys in Tucson !! Will be though this time...I made a bet i'll be wearing wooden shoes during the whole show...auch!! Thanks, Jan Yvonne www.heavenlybodies.nl Meteorites... Close encounters of the best kind.. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] things embedded in fusion crust
Hello All, I've got an oriented NWA that appears to have sand embedded in the fusion crust on the leading edge. Could this be possible? I'm 98% sure that it's not desert varnish I'm seeing. Any other situations where things are stuck in the crust? Seems like I recall grass in a Portales Valley, but not certain on that one. I tried to take a couple pictures but it's hard to get the depth perception. Here they are anyway. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/meteorite/crust1.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/meteorite/crust2.jpg Any info on this topic would be appreciated. Thanks and Regards, Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] things embedded in fusion crust
Thanks for the responses. Makes Sense. Guess I just haven't personally observed this part of the process before Regards to all! - Original Message - From: drtanuki [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Phil Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 10:04 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] things embedded in fusion crust Dear Phil, It is sand. When meteorites weather, iron oxide is released and mixed with carbonates in the surrounding sand/soil and the sand becomes embedded a crust around the meteorite, when the meteorite is again exposed to the blowing sand the surface becomes ablated; this is what you are observing. Best, Dirk...Tokyo --- Phil Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello All, I've got an oriented NWA that appears to have sand embedded in the fusion crust on the leading edge. Could this be possible? I'm 98% sure that it's not desert varnish I'm seeing. Any other situations where things are stuck in the crust? Seems like I recall grass in a Portales Valley, but not certain on that one. I tried to take a couple pictures but it's hard to get the depth perception. Here they are anyway. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/meteorite/crust1.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/meteorite/crust2.jpg Any info on this topic would be appreciated. Thanks and Regards, Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] porous chondrite - crystals in matrix
Hello again, Let me ask a more direct question. Admittedly, the pictures aren't very interesting at first glance. But, with a closer look, I'm hoping you can actually pick out the small crystals sticking out of the matrix. I've re-read Norton's artice in the May 04 issue of Meteorite magazine and don't find any mention of this phenomenon. Is this type of think in the matrix of most/all chondrites, just harder to pick out of most unless in thin section? I don't believe this piece is very weathered. I've seen very weathered NWA material where the metal has completely oxidized and the silicates are breaking down that almost look porous. I don't believe that to be the case here. Would these crystals have formed after-the-fact, or accreted along with the chondrules? What would they be? Some are more transparent and some seem quite black. I'm very much a newbie at the minerals. Thanks again, Phil - Original Message - From: Phil Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 7:37 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] porous chondrite Hello everyone, Great thread on Neumann lines! The list has generally been a bit quiet so thought I'd share something and solicite opinions. The links below (reasonable quality hopefully) are of an NWA at 20x. The matrix is quite porous and of a sandy texture. Anyone know of anything classified that might look similar? Any observations or comments? broken exterior: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/porous%20OC/exterior.jpg cut surface: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/porous%20OC/cut.jpg largest chondrule: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/porous%20OC/chondrule.jpg Thanks for viewing and regards! Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] porous chondrite
Hello everyone, Great thread on Neumann lines! The list has generally been a bit quiet so thought I'd share something and solicite opinions. The links below (reasonable quality hopefully) are of an NWA at 20x. The matrix is quite porous and of a sandy texture. Anyone know of anything classified that might look similar? Any observations or comments? broken exterior: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/porous%20OC/exterior.jpg cut surface: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/porous%20OC/cut.jpg largest chondrule: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/porous%20OC/chondrule.jpg Thanks for viewing and regards! Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: AW: [meteorite-list] Dhofar vs. NWA meteorites
Hi Bob, Are they really shock veins or simply some sort of weathering deposit in small cracks as they disintegrate into extra-terrestrial soil? I don't have any idea how this would work exactly or the substances involved, but I've always thougth them to be a by-product of weathering rather than shock. Regards to all, Phil - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 9:15 AM Subject: RE: AW: [meteorite-list] Dhofar vs. NWA meteorites Hi Martin, Thanks for your observations on Dhofar vs. NWA. What you wrote makes sense. However I still wonder why many of the Dhofar chondrites have so many fine shock veins compared to the NWAs. Any thoughts? Bob Original Message: - From: Martin Altmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 14:36:29 +0200 To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: AW: [meteorite-list] Dhofar vs. NWA meteorites Hi Bob, So we have two reasons: The more harsh weathering conditions in Oman and a economical one, that from the NWA one sees only the tip of the iceberg's weathering scale, cause the more rotten stuff doesn't sell. Buckleboo! Martin - Hi all, I've seen a good number of Dhofar and NWA common chondrites and I've noticed that there are many among the Dhofars which exhibit highly weathered interiors laced with rich, thread-like shock veins. These veins seem to be far less common in NWA chondrites and I wonder why. Can anyone shed light on this little mystery (for me)? Thank you! Bob __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] chondrule questions
Hello everyone, I recently cut a little NWA and am interested in any opinions on some things I found in it. This is my first attempt at taking pictures through my rather inexpensive microscope but hopefully you'll get the idea. Does this look like one of those bleached chondrules that Jeff Kuyken has mentioned? http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/meteorite/e973c3f2.jpg Is this some sort or chondrule congolmeration? I seem to see a barred section enclosed by another type? http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/meteorite/a3b337c2.jpg This chondrule doesn't have much definition except for a slight armor but looks like it has some sort of metallic inclusion. Is that what it looks like to anyone else? How would this form? http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/meteorite/01f7d48c.jpg Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks and Regards, Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Kansas Legal Debate: Creation, Evolution and Intelligent Design
Hey Darren, That was kind of mean-spirited. Let's see, if I believe in a God, I'm an inbred nitwit, but if I believe that I was rather created by a bacteria that came from somewhere (?) and hitched a ride on a meteorite (just to make this a meteorite-related topic) I'm quite intelligent? Or was the former only if I believe in a young earth? Until we find a world that was created by bacteria+chance and those bacteria learned to write and recorded the whole process for us it's all faith - either way. Interesting topic and if anyone has any proof either way lets discuss that rather than making generalities. Regards to all Phil Morgan - Original Message - From: Darren Garrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: drtanuki [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 5:12 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Kansas Legal Debate: Creation,Evolution and Intelligent Design On Thu, 12 May 2005 15:54:26 -0700 (PDT), drtanuki [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear List, There is now a debate in the Kansas Courts (USA) about what should be taught in schools, Creationism, Evolution or Intelligent Design. Intelligent Design is a new paradigm that states that there was an Intelligence behind the design of the Universe and Creation of Life. What are the views of members on this List? Intelligent Design is just creationism in an attempted scientific disguise so that they can get their foot back in the door of the science classrooms. Don't be fooled by their pretending to be rational-- I'll be willing to be you that AT LEAST 95% of the Intelligent Design proponents pushing for Intelligent Design to be taught are Young Earth Creationists, who insist on an age for the Earth and Universe at below 10,000 years and a Noachian Deluge. In other words, inbred nitwits. http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/barbara_forrest/wedge.html http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/features/2000/pigliucci1.html http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/vic_stenger/stealth.pdf http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/theism/design.html __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Kansas Legal Debate: Creation, Evolution and Intelligent Design
Hi Darren, Thanks for the clarification. Phil - Original Message - From: Darren Garrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 8:25 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Kansas Legal Debate: Creation,Evolution and Intelligent Design On Thu, 12 May 2005 19:46:34 -0600, Phil Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Darren, That was kind of mean-spirited. Let's see, if I believe in a God, I'm an inbred nitwit, but if I believe I didn't say that. I said that if you believe in a Young Earth you are an inbred nitwit. The push to move Intelligent Design into science classrooms is a thinly vieled attempt to bring biblical literalism/Young Earth Creationism into the classroom. If you are, indeed, a Young Earth Creationist, then I reinterate that I think you are a inbred nitwit. Until we find a world that was created by bacteria+chance and those bacteria learned to write and recorded the whole process for us it's all faith - either way. It isn't by chance. The mutations are random, and happen in every organism at every cell division-- the selection of which of those mutations succeed depends on how useful or harmful that mutation is to the new organism-- and, therefore, is NOT chance. Plus, the fossil record is a cold, hard fact. And if you deny the validity of radioisotope testing that gives the ages of those fossils, then you also deny the validity of radioisotope testing on meteorites. The only faith involved in the issue is the faith that the laws of physics were the same in the past that they are in the present. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Largest collection criteria
I'd think that if you are speaking of the largest, you'd have to measure the volume of the collection. I'd think a stone slightly bigger than a similar size iron would be considered the larger of the two. That could be problematic though, so you could use the weight of two collections with simlar stone/iron weight ratios. What was Marvin's...4 tons? Anyone have any idea how much Bob Haag's collection weighs? If you're talking about most diverse, it would be the number of unique types of specimens. If you're talking about most valuable, then it would require measurement against a common price list. Quality would be much more subjective other than the obvious (a ton of weathered NWAs certainly wouldn't compare to a ton of historic falls). Regards to all, Phil On Thu, 21 Apr 2005 10:58:40 -0600 Matt Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What determines the largest in the world. Number of pieces, quality, rare? I wanna know since this title gets tossed around ALOT. === Matt Morgan Mile High Meteorites P.O. Box 151293 Lakewood, CO 80215 USA http://www.mhmeteorites.com ebay id: mhmeteorites DNAndrews wrote: HmmmI had no idea that Marvin had the largest private meteorite collection in the world. Learn something new everyday. Also, I hope the Flandreau gives proper credit to John Blennert for all the freebies he has donated to them over the years. Sounds like a nice event indeed. Thanks for sharing Eric. Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FYI for those in the Tucson area. http://uanews.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/UANews.woa/wa/MainStoryDetails?ArticleID=10995 -- Eric Olson ELKK Meteorites http://www.star-bits.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] loupes (and 'scope?)
Hi Steve, You might also considering getting even an inexpensive stereo microscope. I almost didn't because I didn't want to spring for a nice one but I bought a fairly inexpensive 20x off e-ebay and have really gotten a kick out of it. It opens up a whole new world. Regards to all, Phil - Original Message - From: Steve Arnold, Chicago!!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 4:14 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] loupes' Hi list.I know that LOUPES' are part of meteorite hadling.Where can I buy one?Any info will be appreciated. steve arnold Steve R.Arnold, Chicago, IL, 60120 I. M. C. A. MEMBER #6728 Illinois Meteorites website url http://stormbringer60120.tripod.com http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/illinoismeteorites/ __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] (no subject)
Hi Steve, I'm always interested in small unclassified stones to cut for fun. If you've got any more available, I'm interested. Regards, Phil - Original Message - From: Steve Arnold, Chicago!!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 3:48 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] (no subject) Hi again list.Just to update the unclassifies stones, I have 9 bags to givaway.So the first 9 people or orginations who chime in get them.Please remember the shipping. steve Steve R.Arnold, Chicago, IL, 60120 I. M. C. A. MEMBER #6728 Illinois Meteorites website url http://stormbringer60120.tripod.com http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/illinoismeteorites/ __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/ __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] poor man's stretch tektite?
Hello everyone, I'm wondering...could the tektite in these photos be considered a taffy core/stretch tektite, or would that be stretching it? (pun intended) http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/com.hp.HPGuestLogin?username=pkmorganpassword=71073751 Regards to all, Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Perry Metallography book - opinions
I believe a while back several list members purchased a book by the title of Metallography of Meteoritic Iron by Stuart Perry. I'm looking for opinions on that book - quality and number of photos, level of interest for a layman, etc. Thanks and Regards, Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Questions: The shape of Iron meteorites and Mesosiderite density.
Hi Jeff In Rocks from Space (1st Edition) on page 217 and 218, Norton talks about a brick-shaped hexahedrite. It was a single kamacite crystal and showed only Neumann lines when etched. Best Regards, Phil - Original Message - From: Jeff Kuyken To: Meteorite List Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 4:37 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Questions: The shape of Iron meteorites and Mesosiderite density. G'day List, I have just received a specimen from a prospector which obviously has a very high iron content (probably completely) and is not hematite or anything like that. It has some reasonablyflat sides in an almost irregular cube shape. It was found 18 inches underground and in the middle of nowhere. I have seen a few stonymeteorites which have similar shapes, but my question is 'can irons have a fairly cubed-type shape too?' Also, does anyone know how the density of mesosiderites compares with irons and can mesos also go quiterusty when old and weathered? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks, Jeff
[meteorite-list] and now, back to meteorites...
If you have not seen the new find displayed as Todays Featured Meteorite on Rob's site (www.meteorites.uk.com) check it out. It is a thing of beauty. very nice Rob! Can't wait to hear more about it. Regards to all, Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] my find - better images
Hello all, Hopefully this is almost as interesting as e-bay statistics. I've been playing around with my saw, scanner, and getting some pointers on images. Ken (magellon) lightened up the original image to pull out the details and gave me some pointers. Thanks Ken! See here: http://home.earthlink.net/~magellon/img/nwaChondrules.jpg I was also able to get a much better true-color image of an unpolished slice. See here: http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/com.hp.HPGuestLogin?username=pkmorganpassword=78725969 Regards to all, Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] new LL3?
VERY nice indeed. If the outside is too ugly, I'll take it off your hands. I'd spend some quality time with it and get to know it's inner beauty ;-) Regards, Phil - Original Message - From: Matt Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite-List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 9:09 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] new LL3? Hi all: Since the list is so quiet, I thought I would post an image of a new, possible LL3.??? This is pretty darn nice inside, although it leaves something to be desired on the exterior. Isn't beauty on the inside though? Have a look... http://www.mhmeteorites.com/images/ll3-high.jpg (700 k) http://www.mhmeteorites.com/images/ll3-med.jpg (350 k) === Matt Morgan Mile High Meteorites http://www.mhmeteorites.com PO Box 151293 Lakewood, CO 80215 USA FAX: 303-763-6917 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Pictures of Widmanstatten patterns?
Can anyone recommend a good reference with nice pictures to study widmanstatten patterns. Note that I don't really want to spring for Buchwald's Handbook of Iron Meteorites. I've got some of the the standards - Rocks from Space, CEM, Bob Haag's Field guide, and Casper's catalog. Is there anything better? Along these lines, I've seen reference to a paper/pamphlet by Henderson and Perry entitled Studies of Seven Siderites. Can any one describe it in detail? Might it be along the lines of what I'm looking for? Thanks and regards to all, Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Washington State Meteorites
I believe at least Albion and Colton are from the Palouse area. The area is mostly agricultural and rolling hills that are pretty much silt dunes. If you find a rock out in the middle of most of the fields, it probably fell out of the sky. I wonder if someone were to spend some time stopping by the farm houses what one could scare up? Best Regards, Phil - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 11:55 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Washington State Meteorites In a message dated 11/4/2002 11:17:53 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can anyone give me a list of the Meteorites found in Washington state.Certainly!There are only 6 of them (I am glad you didn't ask for Texas or New Mexico) :-) Albion Fine octah. Found in 1966, 1 mass, 12.28kg Colton Medium octah. Found in 1993, 1 mass, 19.67kg Tacoma Medium octah. Found in 1925, 1 mass, 167grams Washougal Howardite, Fell July 2, 1939, 1 mass, 225grams Waterville Coarse octah. anomalous, Found in 1927, 2 masses, 37.125kg Withrow Medium octah. Found in 1950, 1 mass 8.73kgThis is odd! no ordinary chondrites!And you need a copy of "Meteorites from A to Z". :-)Anne BlackIMCA #2356www.IMPACTIKA.come-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[meteorite-list] metal in chondrites
Say it were possible to take a high-metal chondrite that had not undergone much thermal or chemical alteration and dissolve all the silicates. What would the metal look like? Would it form a network (something looking like a micro-pallasite comes to mind) or would there be individual grains? If individual grains, would they exhibit any general form? For example, would they be condensation spheres? Does this question even make any sense? Regards, Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Lunars only in Southern Hemisphere?
I'm reading Hunting for Stars and the author mentioned that all lunar meteorites have been found in the southern hemisphere. Does that still hold true? Best Regards to all, Phil __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Contest #8...Free Canyon Diablo
My criteria for a hunt would have to include: - good chance of finding something - sense of adventure - scenery - dark skies I'd have to vote for the Australian outback. A helicopter tour of craters (with a couple of hours and a metal detector at each) and then about a week just rambling around the desert. Best Regards to all, Phil - Original Message - From: MARK BOSTICK To: Meteorite List Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 5:40 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Contest #8...Free Canyon Diablo Hello List, Its Meteorite Contest #8. I havent given away any irons yet, so lets start with a classic. The prize in this contest is a 53 gram Canyon Diablo. To have a chance to win the Canyon Diablo...answer the following, borrowed from my archive of Meteorite Contest Ideals left over from Contest #6 If you could go meteorite hunting anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Please send e-mail to the list, contest will be open till next monday. Thanks, Mark Bostick PS:I wouldnt go to Antarctica, way to cold...b
[meteorite-list] simply beautiful
The list is kind of quiet. I was surfing around a bit and found some gorgeous pictures at the Pelisson's web site. Check out temp IDs #R119 and #R008 about half way down the page at the link below. Amazing! http://www.saharamet.com/meteorite/gallery/collection/expo1.html Best regards to everyone, Phil showroom, chondrite photos.url Description: Binary data
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Contest #6 - FREE NWA869
I haven't yet read all the entries so hope this isn't a duplicate.Contest 7could bethe closest guess to how much Mark spent onshipping for contest 6. Certainly not related to collection size or knowlege level. Best Regards, Phil - Original Message - From: Mark Bostick To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 4:20 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Contest #6 - FREE NWA869 Hello All, As you can guess by the titleits Meteorite Contest #6. The contest Come up with a contestideal for me...for Meteorite Contest #7. Something anyone can enter reguardless of collection size or knowledge level preferrably. I will end this contest on monday. E-mail entries to the list please. The prize... A98.8 gram NWA869 individual with some crust. Everybody who enters will at least recieve an NWA869 micromount.Free shipping to all. Thanks, Mark Bostick "The Big Collector"
Re: [meteorite-list] METEORITE CONTEST #3, Bensour-Suess
I'm not exactly sure how to pronounce Bensour so I've taken some artistic license, but here goes. Bensour, Bensour you say monsieur? Entering throught the atmosphere what did that camel herder hear? Nice and black and oh so crusty carefully cut it, it gets rusty Such a nice brecciation how I love this avocation Over land and over sea this cosmic visitor came to me Unless I talk like the good doctor how much will I have to proffer? Rhymes are fun now Mr. Bostick but did notice my acrostic? Best regards to all, Phil - Original Message - From: Mark Bostick To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 9:38 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] METEORITE CONTEST #3, Bensour-Suess Hello Everybody, The moment you have all have been waiting for.:-) METEORITE CONTEST #3. This time the prize is Bensour. Please send your entries to the list and not only to me. This time entries MUST be in Dr. Suess format. 1st prize is a piece of Bensour and second and third prizes will get sub-gram pieces of Bensour. I will close the contest sometime Sunday to try to give everyone time to enter. If you have any quesitons The prize is a nice piece of Bensour, Even if you have some, you probley want more. Bensour, Bensour, Bensour you say, If you want more, want more, want more today. Then make a Dr. Suess poem, its easy to play. It weighs 2.570 grams, and has nice crust, It you collect meteorite it is a must. I'll give away a piece and try to be just. You wont find this in your local mall So come man, woman, children and all, And try to win a piece of the Bensour Fall. Thanks, Mark Bostick "The Big Collector" PS: Thanks again to Jim Strope of Catch a Falling Star for providing the moon specimen given in the last contest.
Re: [meteorite-list] FREE METEORITE CONTEST TWO! NWA's!
African Meteorites are cool because of the same reason we all collect- the variety and unique story each one tells. We may not always know the official classification, but can appreciate the chondrules, metal distribution, colors, physical shock characteristics, even the weathering. Regards to all, Phil Morgan - Original Message - From: Mark Bostick To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 9:39 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] FREE METEORITE CONTEST TWO! NWA's! Hello All, Since I kinda ended the last contest maybe a little early and I thought that was somewhat fun I have decided. Hey, why not another contest? So without further wait "The free NWA meteorite lot contest!" Heres the deal. 20 free different numbered NWA meteoritemicromounts (most unclassified) for the person that best finishes the following phrase... "African Meteorites are cool because." I will set a time limit of 12 moon on the 5-6-2002 for this one. Answer is one or 1000 words I don't care. I'll probley give a couple consilation prizes so who knows what I'll pull out of the closet, but the prize will be 20 different NWA micromounts. And yes many of them will be unclassified but hey, they are FREE for the winner and it will be a great way for those with only a few meteorites to exspand their collection. As alwaysbe sure to check out my eBay auctions while you are thinking. Mark Bostick "The Big Collector"
Re: [meteorite-list] Betting on Rob's New Moroccan Fall
Is Eucrite taken yet? Regards, Phil Morgan - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 3:01 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Betting on Rob's New Moroccan Fall In a message dated 12/03/02 21:43:06 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Let's make this fun. If Rob or Dean would be kind enough to donate a small piece to the person who succsesfully guesses what kind it is it would be great. OK! I have a 26.65g fusion crusted end piece up as the prize, and will have it in the hands of the lucky winner within 48hrs of closing. Someone else can be referee it though please. I still say LL6and I think I said it first, didn't I?? ;-) Rob. http://fernlea.tripod.com/forsale.html Fernlea Meteorites, The Wynd, Off Dickson Lane, Milton of Balgonie, Fife. KY7 6PY United Kingdom Tel: +44-(0)1592-751563 Fax: +44-(0)1592-751991 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Betting on Rob's New Moroccan Fall
No LL5's yet. I'll take that if it's still available. Regards, Phil Morgan - Original Message - From: Matson, Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 7:42 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Betting on Rob's New Moroccan Fall A summary of the guesses so far, in the order posted: -- LL6Rob Elliott Diogenite Bernd Pauli (guess later rescinded) L6, brecciated Martin Horejsi LL6 (highly recrystallized)Herbert Raab * L5 Rhett Bourland LL4-6 Rob Matson L/LL6 Frank Cressy L5, brecciated Mike Tettenborn Polymict eucrite Dave Schultz Iron IIAB Dave Radosevich (sandbagging ;-)) Hematite nodule Jeannie (also sandbagging) EL6Tracy Latimer L4 Jason Phillips L6, brecciated, w/shock veins Steve Schoner ** -- * Herbert needs to choose again (same as Rob Elliott) ** Steve Schoner needs to choose again (Martin beat him to it) Bernd: do you want to stick with diogenite just for fun, or do you have a back-up guess that hasn't been taken yet? Since our guesses are getting pretty precise, I'll assume my LL4-6 was sufficiently different from Rob's to be accepted. If Rob is in agreement, then I officially release my second choice of H4-6. Quite a few ordinary chondrite variations remain (as well an non-OC designations, if you're feeling cheeky), so have at it gang! Cheers, Rob M. __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
