David, Mike and List,
Here are a couple pictures of a part of a 1.5 gram part slice I got from Mike.
http://www.johnkashuba.com/Ach_Dhofar%20979%20Ureilite.html
John Kashuba Ontario, California
----- Original Message ----- From: "David Weir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mike Farmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 12:14 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Dhofar 979 ureilite
Hi Mike and list,
I for one am struck by the texture of this new ureilite, and I can't really figure out what I'm seeing. Under a scope with incident light my 19mm x 14mm x 2mm, 2.03 gram part slice is composed of virtually 100% clear to yellowish, translucent to glassy, sub-mm to mm-sized silicates, which allow for an almost see-thru quality (how's that for a David New-like description :) I don't observe any matrix or opaque veins that are typical in most ureilites. This appearance is very weird for a ureilite, at least to the inexperienced petrologist (me!). I am very curious to read Ted's description for this one when it's available - maybe some other list members have also purchased some of this ureilite and can share their thoughts about it - Bernd? If not may I highly recommend this one as a unique ureilite, and that I concur with what Ted Bunch told Mike about its being "maybe unique". An understatement I think. Mike please pass along any information as you receive it.
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