First you need to decide what you want to do with the meteorite. If you plan on selling/donating it to a research lab, university, etc. then follow the guidelines at http://asima.seti.org/sm/ (see bottom) until you get it to the proper institution of your choice. If you plan on keeping it or selling it to another collector, I would think an air-tight vial or jar, or even a membrane box would suffice.
Mendy >________________________________ > From: Greg Hupe <[email protected]> >To: Mike Hankey <[email protected]> >Cc: meteoritelist <[email protected]> >Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 11:33 AM >Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Sutters Mill - Proper Care Guide > >Hi Mike, >The quick answer from me would be to pack it up and mail it to me as quickly >as possible!! ;-) > >Just kidding of course, glad you were able to buy a piece from a lucky finder! > >Best Regards, >Greg Hupe > >On May 8, 2012, at 11:28 AM, Mike Hankey <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I'm wondering if anyone has a developed a how to guide for caring for >> this meteorite. >> >> I've heard it should be refrigerated to keep bacteria from growing on >> it , but i also heard, freezing it damages the crystals. >> >> I'm also curious, doesn't bacteria grow on everything and all >> meteorites equally, or will this meteorite get more bacteria on it? >> >> I've also heard things about using nitrogen to stabilize it. And a few >> other things. >> >> I just want to get a straight answer regarding the 'best' way to care >> for this meteorite. >> >> With all these pieces coming out of the field I think someone should >> write up a guide about this, maybe someone already has? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Mike >> ______________________________________________ >> >> 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 >______________________________________________ > >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 > > > ______________________________________________ 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
