In a message dated 2/21/2006 8:00:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Howdy
Looks like an oolite to me, like this one: http://www.env.duke.edu/eos/geo41/sed009.gif They're from shallow marine/saline environments, formed either by rolling small particles on a beach via wave action. I've got some from the seaside reaches of the Nullarbor plain that look like that. Where'd you get it? Cheers, MDF > I've had this for years but just recently found it again. It weighs 579 > grams. > It may be wrong and it may be 'rite. > > http://webpages.charter.net/garrison6328/whatzit.jpg > http://webpages.charter.net/garrison6328/whatzit_small.jpg > ______________________________________________ > Meteorite-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > Marc Fries Postdoctoral Research Associate Carnegie Institution of Washington Geophysical Laboratory 5251 Broad Branch Rd. NW Washington, DC 20015 PH: 202 478 7970 FAX: 202 478 8901 ----- I urge you to show your support to American servicemen and servicewomen currently serving in harm's way by donating items they personally request at: http://www.anysoldier.com (This is not an endorsement by the Geophysical Laboratory or the Carnegie Institution.) ______________________________________________ Meteorite-list mailing list [email protected] _http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list_ (http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list) Hello, I agree with Marc, it looks a lot like the oolites I find in Michigan. -Larry ______________________________________________ Meteorite-list mailing list [email protected] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
