Re: [meteorite-list] Measuring Density

[colin wade]

Hi folks If I may suggest a more meteorite friendly determination   substitute the water for ethyl alcohol , with a correction of.    0.88? for the water density   the fluid must be carfully & ecollogically disposed by dilution 10 - 14- 1 with carbonated water with a trace of quinnine    and prepared for the disposal by passing through the human kidney. the determination may need repeating several times to reduce experimental error .... but no meteorites will be harmed during the process the murchisons & tagish may end up a tad less organic & the determinator may lose a little spatial resolution may even catch on ;-)   searches are off at the mo.... deserts even more hostile god bless & all the best col   ----- Original Message ----- From: Howard Wu To: meteorite-list Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 6:48 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Measuring Density  Unfortunately the normal way to measure density( specific gravity) is to weight the stone UNDER WATER.  This is compared to the weight in air. This give the displacement with water having a density of 1gm/cc.   Howard Wu With Yahoo! Mail you can get a bigger mailbox -- choose a size that fits your needs