Dear Meteorite List members,
All auctions started @ .99 cents. All winning bidders will receive the New Outer Space Rocks 2012 magnetic meteorite calendar. One per person. All non-auction meteorites 10% OFF & FREE SHIPPING. Please visit my eBay http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks www.OUTERSPACEROCKS.com HIGHLIGHTS of auctions include many new and exciting rare meteorite types professionally presented with provenance: NWA 6868 (5.3g Part Slice) Introducing a gorgeous Provisionally classified LL6 Breccia meteorite. Recrystallized, mostly poikiloblastic clasts containing rare relict chondrule fragments in a matrix of related debris. The presence of some recognizable RP chondrule fragments in NWA 6868 makes it a Type 6 - otherwise it would be an LL metachondrite. The necessary precautions were taken while cutting to ensure you have a nice stable specimen, this slice is polished on one side with no unsightly saw marks.( http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6868-LL6-Chondrite-Breccia-Meteorite-5-3g-PS-/380378898246?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5890595f46 ) NWA 6284 (8.9g Part Slice) Introducing a new Officially classified L5 meteorite with some distinct chondrules. Olivine (Fa24.7-25.1), orthopyroxene (Fs20.4-21.2Wo4.2-1.9). clinopyroxene (Fs7.5-7.8Wo46.6-43.8), sodic plagioclase, chromite, altered kamacite and troilite.This is a beautiful specimen from a very fresh meteorite with a weathering level of only 1/2 and a very modest Total known weight of only 1021g This is a gorgeous part slice with wide surface area polished on both sides with some fusion crust along one of the edges. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6284-L5-Chondrite-Meteorite-8-9g-Part-Slice-/380378899755?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item589059652b ) NWA 6077 (1.32g Part Slice) Incredibly rare, Officially classified Ungrouped Achondrite similar to a Brachinite type meteorite. Many scientist have considered this to be one of the most significant finds in history. To put in perspective how important, this meteorite comes from a time when Earth was a primordial ball of molten rock. It may be the only surviving ancestor of Earth itself. The last time such a important discovery was made is when anthropologist found Lucy the missing link between Ape and Man. This is a beautiful part slice polished on both sides. This meteorite comes with special documentation and Oxygen isotope information which pairs this stone to the famous NWA 5400. ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6077-Ungrouped-Achondrite-Meteorite-1-32g-/320779119158?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aafecea36 ) THE CAMBRIDGE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF METEORITES! THIS IS THE HOLY GRAIL OF METEORITE BOOKS. The auction is started at only .99 cents and other copies of this book are selling for hundreds of dollars. It's out of print and very hard to find. A must have for the aspiring collector or student. ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/CAMBRIDGE-ENCYCLOPEDIA-METEORITES-/320780774817?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item4ab0062da1 ) NWA 6080 (15.3g End Cut) Super nice looking Officially classified rare LL4 type meteorite with plenty of Well-formed chondrules. Olivine (Fa28.7-28.9), orthopyroxene (Fs22.7-23.5Wo1.5-1.3). clinopyroxene (Fs7.9-9.4Wo45.1-41.5), sodic plagioclase, chromite, chlorapatite, altered kamacite, taenite, troilite.This would make a super addition to any collection and is a fine end cut with some fusion crust. ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6080-LL4-Chondrite-Meteorite-15-3g-End-Cut-/380379634749?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5890649c3d ) NWA 6290 (3.11g End Cut) One of the newest Vestan siblings.Introducing an incredible, Officially classified Diogenite Breccia meteorite. Made of Fresh polymict breccia composed predominantly of distinctly “milky” orthopyroxene fragments and some polycrystalline clasts, with sparse pigeonite, olivine (bimodal in composition), calcic plagioclase, chromite, troilite and Ni-poor metal. Orthopyroxene (Fs22.9-24.9Wo1.0; FeO/MnO = 30.8-31.0), pigeonite (Fs28.1-29.1Wo13.4-7.0; FeO/MnO = 22/6-26.0), magnesian olivine (Fa12.9-13.1; FeO/MnO = 40.9-48.5), ferroan olivine (Fa31.0; FeO/MnO = 44.2). Most of the orthopyroxene is charged with microscopic inclusions of chromite and troilite, which render it pale tan-colored in thin section. The TKW of this meteorite is only 1000g and this is a excellent end cut displaying some really nice refractory crystals when exposed to light from different angles. ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6290-Official-NEW-Diogenite-Breccia-Meteorite-3-1g-Nice-/320780783954?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab0065152 ) NWA 6287 (67.3g End Cut) This is the nicest end cut from this Officially classified LL5 type meteorite. If you are looking for a nice specimen for your collection and one of the freshest with a weathering level of only 1, then this one is for you. This end cut has a huge section of sculpted fusion crust and some beautiful contraction lines. There is not another one like it. Inside it's composition is comprised of Some distinct, moderately large chondrules. Olivine (Fa27.0-27.1), orthopyroxene (Fs22.6-22.8Wo1.4-1.6), clinopyroxene (Fs7.5-8.1Wo47.4-45.0), sodic plagioclase, chromite, altered kamacite and troilite. This is not one to be missed. The auction is started @ only .99 ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6287-LL5-Chondrite-Meteorite-67-3g-Choice-End-Cut-/320781300818?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab00e3452 ) OTHER AUCTIONS INCLUDE: NWA 2932 (9.5g End Cut) This is a really nice rare type Mesosiderite meteorite that has plenty of visible metal on the polished surface. ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-2932-Mesosiderite-Meteorite-9-5g-/380379860505?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5890680e19 ) Park Forest L5 Chondrite Meteorite Riker Box Display ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/PARK-FOREST-L5-Chondrite-Meteorite-Riker-Box-Display-/320781345389?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab00ee26d ) Murchison CM2 Meteorite Riker Box Display ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/MURCHISON-CM2-Meteorite-Riker-Box-Display-/320781309755?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab00e573b ) You can conveniently view the sale @ http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks Thank You Have a Great Day! Sincerely, John Higgins Meteoritical Society Member and International Meteorite Collectors Association Member #9822 email: [email protected] ebay store:www.outerspacerocks.com homepage: www.fusioncrust.com ______________________________________________ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list [email protected] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
