Re: [meteorite-list] Rock Or Meteorite? Strange Object Crashes Through Roof O...
Looks like someone put a window into it with a grinder. Looks to jagged to be a meteorite. My guess is that it's slag. Jim K In a message dated 6/22/2013 5:12:31 A.M. Central Daylight Time, photoph...@yahoo.com writes: Hello Listers, Came across this link, not sure what to make of this, but I bet some of you on the list might know whats in the images of this article. :) Shawn Alan IMCA 1633 ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/imca1633ny?_rdc=1 http://meteoritefalls.com/ Article MERCER, Pa. (KDKA) — There is a mystery surrounding a strange-looking rock that came crashing through the ceiling of a Mercer County business. It happened sometime late Thursday night or early Friday morning. Employees of the business discovered the shiny, sharp-looking object inside their warehouse Friday morning. Link: http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/06/21/rock-or-meteorite-strange-object-crashes-through-roof-of-local-business/ __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk meteorite
I have to agree with the Count. I've seen metal content within type specimens range wildly. Some even have metal blebs that would lead you to think it's a stoney iron using a magnet test. Jim K In a message dated 3/17/2013 4:19:48 A.M. Central Daylight Time, countde...@earthlink.net writes: Hello Shawn. I think you may be oversimplifying the composition of individuals and frags of the same fall. It would be remarkable to me that each portion of a specimen would have the same percentage of metal. I don't think whatever process creates a meteorite involves the surety of an equal distribution of elements throughtout by volumn. Some areas of the meterorite is gonna have more metal and some ain't. That would acount for a specimen having different lithographies like Almahatta Sitta for ezample. I'm operating on short info here, but I think ya'll get the drift. But,to answer one of your queries, all nine of my little Pultusk looking peas of Chebarkul had the same unscientifically measured attraction to a neo magnet. Regards, Count Deiro INCA 3536 -Original Message- From: Shawn Alan photoph...@yahoo.com Sent: Mar 16, 2013 9:23 PM To: Graham Ensor graham.en...@gmail.com, Count Deiro countde...@earthlink.net Cc: Peter Scherff petersche...@rcn.com, meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk meteorite Hello Graham and Count and the rest of the Listers By chance with any of the people on here with multiple samples do you have photos of them grouped together to compare the bunch. Also, I think someone said Mike Farmer had posted an image/s of the them grouped together, is there a link, cause I missed that posting. Count/ when you tested the chelyabinsk fragments with a magnet, were they all consistent on how they stuck to and pulled from the neo magnet for the most part? I also have a question for the List about the magnet test. I have a small rare earth magnets which they are strong, but not super super strong. My question is, with some of the historic meteorites I have, can over time, the strength at which a LL or L or even a H meteorite increase over time, due to oxidation and or rusting? Why I ask is because is because I have two meteorite samples that fell in 1803 and both are from France, but two different falls and are both L6. One sample is is less magnetic than the other. The one that is stronger has about the same attraction and pull to a H7 Forest City meteorite. All three meteorites come from top dealers and collectors, so I know the authenticity is genuine, but it seems some stones can have anomalys within, when tested with magnets. Has any other listers noticed this, and if so, why would this happen? I have also heard that some dealer has devised a full proof test to test stoney meteorites to see if they are LL L or H or HH, or did I just make up HH :) Shawn Alan IMCA 1633 ebay store http://www.ebay.com/sch/imca1633ny/m.html http://meteoritefalls.com/ - Original Message - From: Graham Ensor graham.en...@gmail.com To: Count Deiro countde...@earthlink.net Cc: Peter Scherff petersche...@rcn.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk meteorite Hi Countstrange that yours do not have any of the brown crust or other surface features common in most from the fall that were picked up within days. Graham On Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 10:01 PM, Count Deiro countde...@earthlink.net wrote: Peter and List All nine Chelyabinsk/Chebarkul individuals that I have purchased from three different foreign sources resemble themselves. The specimens I have look like they could have come out of that pile that Mike Farmer posted. Mostly small individuals of less than three grams, black even fusion crust, no other coloration, regs, no cracking except for a few fracturing in flight with the result that the interior lithography is covered by black fusion product. None but a few that I've seen so far show more than the smallest impact marks and those display a typical grey chondritic, almost Portland cement color. Most landed on snow so have remained pristine. Heavier pieces will be recovered when the ice and snow melt. They are strongly attracted to a neo magnet and set off a detector easily, so I'm a little curious about the initial classification I've heard. Is LL6 S1 W1 and named Chebarkuhl..correct? Anyone...Ted? Send me your email address, Peter and I'll shoot you a photo. Regards, Count Deiro IMCA 3536 -Original Message- From: Peter Scherff petersche...@rcn.com Sent: Mar 16, 2013 11:49 AM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk meteorite I have had an opportunity to see samples of the Chelyabinsk meteorite. I think that these stones are almost as
[meteorite-list] Frustrated over some sellers pages
A few years ago I was looking for a certain kind of large iron meteorite for my collection and found a nice one at a well known dealers website. I made the deal and sent the payment. The next day I was told that it had been sold some time ago. The dealer offered me a different piece that was larger and more expensive at a great price. I agreed and paid for it. It arrived and I was thrilled with it. About 6 months later I saw my meteorite on Ebay listed by this same dealer. I emailed him and joked about it. He ended the listing. Six months later it was listed again and has been relisted a number of times to this day and is still for sale on his website. I don't want to cause him any undue embarrassment so I won't mention his name, so don't ask. Forgetful? or Bait and Switch? I'm not complaining, it was a good deal for me. Cheers, Jim K __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Frustrated over some sellers pages
Rob, I bought it a few years ago. I don't know if anyone tried to buy it from his Ebay listings that he's been putting up over the years. He doesn't have it, I do. Jim K In a message dated 3/5/2013 4:26:05 P.M. Central Standard Time, rob.holc...@gmail.com writes: That sounds very odd for any dealer to operate like that. Has it ever sold on eBay? Perhaps people are simply returning it and the dealer just can't be rid of it, like an albatross. Rob H On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 1:24 PM, jimsk...@aol.com wrote: A few years ago I was looking for a certain kind of large iron meteorite for my collection and found a nice one at a well known dealers website. I made the deal and sent the payment. The next day I was told that it had been sold some time ago. The dealer offered me a different piece that was larger and more expensive at a great price. I agreed and paid for it. It arrived and I was thrilled with it. About 6 months later I saw my meteorite on Ebay listed by this same dealer. I emailed him and joked about it. He ended the listing. Six months later it was listed again and has been relisted a number of times to this day and is still for sale on his website. I don't want to cause him any undue embarrassment so I won't mention his name, so don't ask. Forgetful? or Bait and Switch? I'm not complaining, it was a good deal for me. Cheers, Jim K __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Russian Meteorite Event
A scientist was just on the radio saying that this event is not related to the one we are expecting this month. He says the trajectory is completely different making it impossible to be related. Jim K __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Meteorites in limbo
Hi Everyone, I'm sure this has been discussed before but I'm curious about the disposition of a couple of meteorites in my collection that have still not been approved into the Met. Bulletin. They are El Arouss and Wellman (F). If you have information as to why these have not been approved please inform me. Best Regards, Jim K __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] AD: Can This Be Real?
The weight can not be real. 1 kilogram = 2.20462262 pounds so 42000 kilos is 92568 lbs. Merry Christmas Jim K In a message dated 12/23/2012 7:07:50 A.M. Central Standard Time, dav...@comcast.net writes: Interesting e-bay auction. Note the bidder's buying experience level Note the seller's selling experience level... http://www.ebay .com/itm/BIG-Iron-meteorite-Muonionalusta-Museum-Piece-42000-kilograms-/321043172644?_trksid=p2047675.m2109_trkparms=aid%3D555003%26algo %3DPW.CAT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D142%26meid%3D4358598235277796533%26pid%3D100010%2 6prg%3D1076%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D321044132679%26 Davio R. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] MBIQ- Michigan Indiana Meteor Detected 05SEP2012
This is probably from the April 12, 2012 witnessed fall. _http://fox6now.com/2012/04/12/meteor-spotted/_ (http://fox6now.com/2012/04/12/meteor-spotted/) Jim K In a message dated 9/9/2012 7:32:03 A.M. Central Daylight Time, karmaka-meteori...@t-online.de writes: Apparently a potential meteorite is being analyzed by the University of Wisconsin CBS report: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/cb-DykfH6bwtdtO/scientists_find_potential_meteorite/ Does anyone know more about this? Martin Von: drtanuki drtan...@yahoo.com An: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Betreff: [meteorite-list] MBIQ- Michigan Indiana Meteor Detected 05SEP2012 Datum: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 05:17:13 +0200 Dear List, Michigan Indiana Meteor Detected 05SEP2012 http://lunarmeteoritehunters.blogspot.jp/2012/09/mbiq-detects-michigan-india na-meteor.html Dirk Ross...Tokyo __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list ANZEIGE: Termine schneller finden: Doodle vereinfacht das Verabreden von Terminen radikal. Gratis und ohne Registrierung! http://doodle.com/r/jetztausprobieren __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mars Landing 2012: The New Search for Life
Mars Landing 2012: The New Search for Life on Discovery channel at 6:00 - 7:00 tonight here in Chicago. Check your local listings. Cheers, Jim K __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Polyester and meteorites
The might start Disco Dancing! :) Jim K In a message dated 7/25/2012 4:25:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time, mikest...@gmail.com writes: I have some densified polyester that's used to stuff cushions and I was thinking about cutting small pieces of it to use as meteorite padding. Does prolonged direct contact to polyester have any negative effects on space rocks? Thanks, Michael in so. Cal. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] California Meteorite: Space Rocks Found By Collector
_http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/26/california-meteorite-collector-sol ar-system_n_1455107.html?ref=scienceicid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl 24%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D155507_ (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/26/california-meteorite-collector-solar-system_n_1455107.html?ref=scienceicid=ma ing-grid10|htmlws-main-bb|dl24|sec1_lnk2pLid=155507) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] California Meteorite: Space Rocks Found By Collector
_http://www.universetoday.com/94828/meteorite-hunters-find-fragments-from-th e-recent-daytime-fireball-in-california/_ (http://www.universetoday.com/94828/meteorite-hunters-find-fragments-from-the-recent-daytime-fireball-in-calif ornia/) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Texas fireball April 2, Video
Daytime Fireball Seen Over San Antonio, TX and Surrounding Areas - April 2, 2012 _http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=OIHW4iYxvOQ_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=OIHW4iYxvOQ) Cheers, Jim K __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] varnish on pallasites
Hi Michael and list, I've been using an automotive paste wax (Mothers brand) for a number of years now on etched irons and pallasites. Seems to be protecting them from rust. Jim K In a message dated 3/28/2012 8:07:48 A.M. Central Daylight Time, mlbl...@cox.net writes: Has anyone used Renaissance Wax on etched irons (or Pallasites)? I have heard it is excellent, blocks oxygen, fingerprints, Etc. Michael On 3/27/12 11:04 AM, John Cabassi j...@cabassi.net wrote: Marcin Are you sure it is vanish, there are many coatings on the market to improve and seal. Opticon is one,Opticon epoxy comes in two parts‹a resin and a hardener. Generally, only the resin part is used. If the hardener is used, it is used to seal the surface. Cheers John On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 9:28 AM, Marcin Cimala mar...@meteoryt.net wrote: Guyz I know, but there is no possibility to repolish this ultra thin slice, it will break into pieces. Its also 10% stable so the only reason to paint it again is to make it looks perfect polished again. It looks beautifull http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvcUAkJkJmM and now not very spectacular http://meteoryt.net/ebay/seymchan.jpg You can see that surface is not polished with the same quality. Still some varnish in cracks need to be cleaned. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] It's about time!
One of the members at The Meteorite Junction is from Montrose and has been updating us on this developing story. Here's the link to the thread that's being updated with news and video. _http://www.meteoritejunction.com/viewtopic.php?f=13t=648p=3076#p3076_ (http://www.meteoritejunction.com/viewtopic.php?f=13t=648p=3076#p3076) P.S. Sorry for the double link mess. Don't know why this happens when I copy and paste in plain text. Cheers, Jim K __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] It's about time!
They finally got Steve Curry. _http://www.kjct8.com/news/3043764/detail.html_ (http://www.kjct8.com/news/3043764/detail.html) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] It's about time!
Link correction: _http://www.kjct8.com/news/30437647/detail.html_ (http://www.kjct8.com/news/30437647/detail.html) In a message dated 2/12/2012 9:33:46 A.M. Central Standard Time, jimsk...@aol.com writes: They finally got Steve Curry. _http://www.kjct8.com/news/3043764/detail.html_ (http://www.kjct8.com/news/3043764/detail.html) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] It's about time!
Thinking back on all the outlandish claims and strange behavior that Steve Curry exhibited in the past, I think that his best defense in a court of law would be to claim insanity. Jim K In a message dated 2/12/2012 4:33:52 P.M. Central Standard Time, rsvp...@hotmail.com writes: Hopefully, the prosecution will have a decent scientist as a witness to prove to the judge that Curry's rocks aren't meteorites, and importantly that Curry knew it. Maybe one or two from this List have something to offer the court case, considering his history here. We all know he won't plead guilty, and like all con-men I'm sure he's very convincing in his scam to a noob. From: don.giovann...@yahoo.com Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:23:20 -1000 To: countde...@earthlink.net CC: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; jimsk...@aol.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] It's about time! Steve Curry's ebay handle uncometeorites is no longer a registered user. Mr. Curry and I had a long, not-very-pretty email exchange a few months back, as I suspect a lot of listees probably did. At the beginning I earnestly suggested that it would only be a matter of time and that for his own best interest.well, I'm preaching to the choir here, any of you who tried to deal rationally with him probably got the same threats and intimidation and insults in return. Anyway, on the one hand it may not be charitable to pile on - on the other hand, for those of you who might want to take this particular opportunity to send him one last love note, as I did, (or wish him good luck with his trial, if you're so inclined) :) can do so at link below (if you're signed in to ebay) ..as a non-registered user now, he may not get these messages, but then again, he may. http://contact.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ContactUserNextGenrecipient=uncometeorites DG On Feb 12, 2012, at 8:29 AM, Count Deiro wrote: Yes! This wingnut caused a lot of grief in the community. Hope whoever filed the criminal complaint also goes for a civil suit. Maybe that will finally get rid of him. Count Deiro IMCA 3536 -Original Message- From: jimsk...@aol.com Sent: Feb 12, 2012 7:36 AM To: jimsk...@aol.com, meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] It's about time! Link correction: _http://www.kjct8.com/news/30437647/detail.html_ (http://www.kjct8.com/news/30437647/detail.html) In a message dated 2/12/2012 9:33:46 A.M. Central Standard Time, jimsk...@aol.com writes: They finally got Steve Curry. _http://www.kjct8.com/news/3043764/detail.html_ (http://www.kjct8.com/news/3043764/detail.html) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list = __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Illinois find
Thank you to everyone that expressed there opinion on my find. Opinions are about 60/40 in favor of it being a meteorite. I've mailed a slice to the Field Museum in Chicago for evaluation. Should have an answer in about six months. Cheers, Jim K In a message dated 2/10/2012 3:23:21 P.M. Central Standard Time, jimsk...@aol.com writes: Hi Everyone, I'd like to get your valued opinion on my latest Illinois farm field find. The stone is 8.76g and appears to have fusion crust, chondrules and metal flakes. Streak test leaves no streak and it has a density of 3.59. The vugs have me concerned. Pictures are posted on the Meteorite Junction. _http://www.meteoritejunction.com/viewtopic.php?f=10t=645p=3041#p3041_ (http://www.meteoritejunction.com/viewtopic.php?f=10t=645p=3041#p3041) Cheers, Jim Konwerski __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Illinois find
Hi Everyone, I'd like to get your valued opinion on my latest Illinois farm field find. The stone is 8.76g and appears to have fusion crust, chondrules and metal flakes. Streak test leaves no streak and it has a density of 3.59. The vugs have me concerned. Pictures are posted on the Meteorite Junction. _http://www.meteoritejunction.com/viewtopic.php?f=10t=645p=3041#p3041_ (http://www.meteoritejunction.com/viewtopic.php?f=10t=645p=3041#p3041) Cheers, Jim Konwerski __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Cutting with water soluble oils?
Hi Erik, I've been tempted to use water soluble oil for it's lubricating properties but I think it may slightly stain a chondrite. Ever get an oil leak stain on your concrete garage floor? I'd stick with water. Cheers, Jim K In a message dated 2/9/2012 2:31:23 P.M. Central Standard Time, phxe...@yahoo.com writes: Is it okay to cut chondrites with water soluble oil in an oil saw or will that screw with the classification? [Erik] Sent from my iPod __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] I'm Baaaaack... :)
Hi Gary, I use a product called Bar Keepers Friend to freshen up my etched irons. It comes in a powder and liquid form. Get the powder one. You can find it in the cleanser isle of most grocery stores or Walmart. Wet the etched surface with warm water then mix the Bar Keepers Friend into a paste, then gently apply it to your etched surface. I use my finger to rub it gently for about 2 minutes. Then rinse with water, then soak in alcohol, then dry in an oven, then soak in ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid), wipe dry and your good to go. Cheers, Jim K In a message dated 1/16/2012 5:16:20 P.M. Central Standard Time, g...@webbers.com writes: Though I've been away for some time in recuperation I am still alive and kicking and VERY grateful for this list's members for their help in my hard times a few years ago. Getting well enough now to get back to my collection and noticed a Gibeon slice has oxidized enough so the etchings have severely faded. Anyone know how to restore the etchings without re-etching? Also, I noticed a new trend in selling mets on eBay. Most are selling for Buy Now or Best Offer. What's up with the market? Gary Foote __ HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite?
Hi Doug and List, After doing some research and talking to Randy Korotev I believe that this stone is a glacier deposited Basalt. Can't be 100% certain that the grains are iron. There all less than 1mm in size and hard to see. I have found basalts in the past with iron flakes and olivine so I think it's very possible that the grains are iron. I posted some photo's of a couple of the iron bearing basalts that I found over the years on the Meteorite Junction site. _http://www.meteoritejunction.com/viewtopic.php?f=10p=2860#p2860_ (http://www.meteoritejunction.com/viewtopic.php?f=10p=2860#p2860) Cheers, Jim K In a message dated 11/30/2011 3:19:35 P.M. Central Standard Time, mexicod...@aim.com writes: Thanks Randy for your added ideas; as you say, the rock in the photo doesn't appear fractured yet in the second image it appears it is weathered deep inside, unless it formed in two stages. Good point on the hematite. I find it in a lot of concretions that people are always calling meteorites. I believe it was one of these nearly 10 years ago that got me on the list after a miner and his beautiful daughter both insisted to me they had seen them fall, in the middle of some desert devoid of life. Her name wasn't Clementina but the mine was both in a cavern and through a canyon;-) This rock would be a great candiditate to put up on your website of wrongs in my opinion, the interior of the first image is very tricky. I think you are agreeing that it would be difficult to find reduced metal in an otherwise hematite rich matrix for terrestrial rocks. Does anyone else have any thoughts on that (which include natural meteorwrongs or meteorites?) Kindest wishes Doug -Original Message- From: Randy Korotev koro...@wustl.edu To: meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, Nov 30, 2011 1:23 pm Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite? I measure the specific gravity of most of the rocks that people send me. The book values for the SG of hematite and magnetite are in the 5.1-5.3 range. I get a lot of hematite and magnetite rich rocks, and SG's range from 3 to 5. The low ones are usually from rocks with quartz sand cemented by a lot of hematite or, perhaps better, hematite diluted with quartz sand. I also get a lot of rocks that are claimed to contain metal but all I can see are shiny mica flakes and grains of pyrite or arsenopyrite that look like metal but aren't. As I say on this page, a good test is to look at the grains after sawing and see if you can see the saw marks. http://meteorites.wustl.edu/id/ordinary_chondrites.htm If you can't, it's probably not FeNi metal. I'd like to see the sawn face of the stone in those photos up close. Ordinary chondrites break apart from weathering in nature because the metal rusts, causing a volume expansion (like rust blisters under automobile paint) that fractures the rock making it easier for water to get in, etc.. That's the only environment I'd expect to see a lot of hematite together with metal. The rock in the photos doesn't seem fractured. Randy Korotev At 10:00 PM 2011-11-29 Tuesday, you wrote: Hi Mike and thanks for your opinion. I seem to see some tiny vesicles but can't be sure; also we can't assume it's metal that's sparkling and my thoughts are at a density of 3.2 g/mL it is possibly some sort of basalt. Anyway, it's a very interesting meteorwrong, (assuming it's a wrong from the streak test which may be at odds with it being basalt ...). Wonder what Randy would think about it; the rock was found in the midwest not too far from him. It'd be a good one for his great site. Probably can strike it down as a meteorite by thinking about the two tone concentric heart it has with dendrites coming out (second picture). Still puzzled... Kindest wishes Doug -Original Message- From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: MexicoDoug mexicod...@aim.com Cc: Jimski47 jimsk...@aol.com; meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tue, Nov 29, 2011 8:34 pm Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite? Hi Doug and List, Except for the grain size, it reminds me of some acapulcoites, visually speaking. And if not for the metal flakes, it reminds me of a very finely grained angrite. Best regards, MikeG -- Galactic Stone Ironworks - Meteorites Amber (Michael Gilmer) Website - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://tinyurl.com/42h79my News Feed - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 Twitter - http://twitter.com/galacticstone On 11/29/11, MexicoDoug mexicod...@aim.com wrote: Looks like this has been commented on a bit and confirmed as a - meteorwrong - and apparently streaked reddish since it is commented that a streak test indicated it was probably hematite. (The color isn't mentioned, only that the streak proved it was hematite was mentioned.) just one comment, it would be nice
Re: [meteorite-list] Real UFO?
Hi Carl, The video was shot at slow speed so when played back what your seeing are airplanes moving very fast. This was debunked a week ago. Cheers, Jim K In a message dated 11/28/2011 2:13:03 P.M. Central Standard Time, cdtuc...@cox.net writes: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/01/ufo-nfl-game_n_1033966.html __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Meteorite?
Hope everyone had a nice holiday weekend. I did some meteorite hunting and found this stone. I'd like to get some feedback on it. _http://www.meteoritejunction.com/viewtopic.php?f=10p=2860#p2860_ (http://www.meteoritejunction.com/viewtopic.php?f=10p=2860#p2860) Cheers, Jim K __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hammer Time - You Pick the Target!
Happy Birthday Mike! How about smashing pumpkins. Jim K In a message dated 11/11/2011 7:19:34 P.M. Central Standard Time, meteoritem...@gmail.com writes: Hi Listees, Let me state now, at the start, this post is SILLY. If you are aggravated or offended by meteorite-related silliness on this List, then stop reading and delete this post now. Ok, you were warned. Tomorrow is my birthday (41 going on 16) and I have indulged in a rare pleasure - a few shots of Maker's Mark. This has made me a bit silly and a pointless idea spontaneously erupted from my sodded brain... Have you ever wondered what would happen if a falling meteorite struck a certain object? Now you can find out. I have an unclassified NWA chondrite of dubious worth. It is weathered. It is ugly. It's probably an H5 chondrite. It weighs 851 grams (1.87 pounds). Photos of the HAMMER SMASHER METEORITE : http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj24/Meteoritethrower/smasher-1.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj24/Meteoritethrower/smasher-2.jpg I am going to use this meteorite to SMASH objects that you nominate for destruction! Here is how this will work : I will accept nominations from the List for objects that will be hammered by this meteorite. Once a nomination is selected, I will take the object out into my backyard and place it on the ground. I will set up a camera to capture the resulting mayhem on video. I will then climb onto my roof and hurl the meteorite at the object with the intent of doing some serious damage to the target object. Then I will upload the video to YouTube for hammer voyeurs around the world to watch. Some rules about nominating objects : 1) I am a man of very modest means. This means I cannot, and will not, smash any flat screen plasma televisions, iPads, Ferrari windshields, priceless antiques, or other objects which are expensive or difficult to acquire. The objects nominated should be common items that are easily available and inexpensive. 2) Resist the temptation to nominate politicians (of any party affiliation). 3) I will select a winning nominee based on a combination of - creativity and smashability. 4) If someone wants to donate an object for smashing, I will consider and accept donated objects based on the criteria laid out in #3 above. You will bear the cost of shipping the object to me and return shipping if you want the shattered remnants of the objects returned to you. Let the nominations begin! MikeG - Galactic Stone Ironworks - Meteorites Amber (Michael Gilmer) Website - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://tinyurl.com/42h79my News Feed - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 Twitter - http://twitter.com/galacticstone - __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Falling Satellite ROSAT Hurtling Toward Earth
_http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/19/rosat-falling-satellite-earth_n_10 19258.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl19%7Csec1_lnk3%7C105472_ (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/19/rosat-falling-satellite-earth_n_101 9258.html?icid=maing-grid10|htmlws-main-bb|dl19|sec1_lnk3|105472) Cheers, Jim K __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Rainbow Fusion crust
I've seen this rainbow or blueing effect take place when quenching red hot metals in water or oil. So I'm wondering if rapid cooling may be the reason for this effect. Maybe even cool air on a rapid decent? Cheers, Jim K In a message dated 7/21/2011 12:21:37 P.M. Central Daylight Time, fuzzf...@comcast.net writes: I've seen this rainbow effect in the fusion crust of a few specimens in my life including Murchison, Ash Creek, and Buzzard Coulee. Jim Strope has a great example of Murchison with this coloration in the crust here: http://catchafallingstar.com/murchison723i.JPG The complete page: http://catchafallingstar.com/murchison723.htm Very interesting. I would love to know what causes it. -- Mike Bandli Historic Meteorites www.HistoricMeteorites.com and join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Meteorites1 IMCA #5765 --- -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Gary Fujihara Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2011 10:06 AM To: Marc Fries Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] AD: Special: Truly baffling sensational Howardite - NWA 6709 - absolutely stunning and very fresh. Great observation Marc. Iridescence is common on many pahoehoe lava flows on the Big Island, and is quite remarkable to see. Sent from Gary's iPhone On Jul 21, 2011, at 6:53 AM, Marc Fries mfri...@hotmail.com wrote: Mild oxidation of silicate glass (fusion crust in this case) can produce a rainbow effect, too. I've seen this in basalts in the field. I think it is from a sheen of iron oxides created as the iron and/or sulfide weathers out. Cheers, Marc Fries On 7/21/11 1:13 AM, Aubrey Whymark wrote: Hi The rainbow colour looks like oil to me. Maybe someone has used oil or WD40 to clean it. I sometimes encounter 'rainbow' tektites and the guys want extra because of it - in reality it is due to oil contamination, probably from the mining operations. Regards, Aubrey www.tektites.co.uk --- On Thu, 21/7/11, Martin Altmannaltm...@meteorite-martin.de wrote: From: Martin Altmannaltm...@meteorite-martin.de Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] AD: Special: Truly baffling sensational Howardite - NWA 6709 - absolutely stunning and very fresh. To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Thursday, 21 July, 2011, 0:33 Hi Mike, no worries, neither we understood it like that. Of course, if one looks to the photos, the first idea, which comes to one's mind is: oil. No idea, what causes this effect, maybe the composition. Also that strange tint the cut faces reveal. And especially worrying is the variety of the odd inclusions. I mean normally we all get already excited, whenever we find a carbonaceous fragment in a howardite, but what that stone has all for strange clasts - that is really not normal anymore. Since 1999 Stefan is in Morocco and since then we certainly had quite a bunch of materials in our hands, but such a weird polymict one - extremely unusual. And it seems that many collectors feel the same, if after such a short time now only three slices are left. Now all of the smaller ones are gone, sorry for that. But we have still a slice left, which we could subdivide into small partslices, if desired - but for that one has really to raise his finger. For the moment! Martin -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] Im Auftrag von Galactic Stone Ironworks Gesendet: Donnerstag, 21. Juli 2011 00:48 An: Chladnis Heirs Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] AD: Special: Truly baffling sensational Howardite - NWA 6709 - absolutely stunning and very fresh. Hi Martin, I didn't mean to impeach the meteorite, I was just curious. This is indeed a mystery. Have any scientists offered or agreed to look at it? Perhaps hit the rainbow area with the microprobe or SEM? Aesthetically speaking, it's gorgeous and looks like Mother of Pearl. :) Best regards, MikeG -- - Galactic Stone Ironworks - Meteorites Amber (Michael Gilmer) Website - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://tinyurl.com/42h79my News Feed - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 Twitter - http://twitter.com/galacticstone EOM - http://www.encyclopedia-of-meteorites.com/collection.aspx?id=1564 - On 7/20/11, Chladnis Heirsn...@chladnis-heirs.com wrote: No, it's natural! Martin -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: Galactic Stone Ironworks
[meteorite-list] Jepara Pallasite
Came upon this ebay listing and see that there's no mention of this meteorite in the Met. Bulletin. Can't translate the listing description. Does anyone know if this is a legitimate find? _http://cgi.ebay.com/Neuer-Pallasit-Scheibe-17-7-g-Pallasite-/110695498916?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item19c5f744a4_ (http://cgi.ebay.com/Neuer-Pallasit-Scheibe-17-7-g-Pallasite-/110695498916?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item19c 5f744a4) Cheers, Jim K __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Taking a look inside a chondrite meteorite
My favorite way of windowing potential meteorites is with a bench grinder. Using the side of the wheel will leave a nice flat and smooth surface in about a second. To bad they don't make them to run off a 12 volt automotive outlet for use in the field. Cheers, Jim K In a message dated 5/29/2011 7:50:21 P.M. Central Daylight Time, j...@cabassi.net writes: G'Day Chris, Jim, Count and List Yes, I find the dremel diamond wheel very good http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=ensugexp=ldymlsxhr=tq=dreme l+diamondcp=9pq=dremel+cut+off+wheelrlz=1R2GGLT_enUS329bav=on.2,or.r _gc.r_pw.biw=1004bih=599wrapid=tlif130671641171810um=1ie=UTF-8tbm= shopcid=10807187833479235161sa=Xei=_ujiTb2mMu3ciAKvp9mdBgsqi=2ved=0 CF8Q8gIwAQ# Cheers John Cabassi IMCA # 2125 -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Jim Wooddell Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 4:49 PM To: cspr...@islandnet.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Taking a look inside a chondrite meteorite Hello Chris, I use a dremel diamond wheel when I am in the field from my truck and it works perfect. Just have to be careful on the amount of pressure applied. You can see me using them in my YouTube videosfrom my website http://desertsunburn.no-ip.org . Check them out if you have time! Kind Regards, Jim Wooddell On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 1:08 PM, Chris Spratt cspr...@islandnet.com wrote: Hi Listers: I have a couple of dozen NWA chondrite all unnamed and unclassified. I haven't a lapidary saw or power grinder so I'm trying to file an edge off each meteorite with a hand file to see what I may have. Tried various files for metal that my late Dad left me in his old tool kit. Most don't make a mark. Can anyone recommend what type of file to use. Would a Dremel grinding stone work? If so which one? Thanks, Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mohs hardness and meteorites
In a message dated 5/9/2011 4:24:28 P.M. Central Daylight Time, meteoritem...@gmail.com writes: Hi List, Has anyone ever put together a hardness list for meteorites in relation to the Mohs scale? I know that irons, stony-irons, friable types (some achondrites, LL's) will vary greatly in hardness. But what I am curious about is stony type meteorites, specifically the chondrite family. For example, let's take the typical H5 chondrite - one of the most common of all meteorite types. Where does the H5 fall on the Mohs hardness scale? Up until the time I started cutting and polishing meteorites, I assumed that an L5 would be softer than an H5. But, I have run across some L-chondrites that are very very hard and require the same amount of sanding/polishing work as some H-chondrites. I am assuming this is because of the individual mineral compositions of the meteorites in questions, and not so much the petrologic type. So am I right to assume that stony meteorite hardness is not dictated solely by iron content? Best regards, Mike Gilmer -- --- Galactic Stone Ironworks - Meteorites Amber Website - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone News Feed - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 Twitter - http://twitter.com/galacticstone EOM - http://www.encyclopedia-of-meteorites.com/collection.aspx?id=1564 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com _http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list_ (http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list) Hi Mike, Yes I believe your right to assume that iron content of a chondrite does not dictate it's hardness. An iron meteorite has a hardness of 4-5 which is what you would get if the test point of the chondrite was on a iron flake. It could be higher if the test point was in the matrix and that would depend on the composition of the matrix. Feldspar which has been found in meteorites has a hardness of 6 and diamond is a 10. Jim Konwerski __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mifflin Update... and Real Mifflin Photos...
Hi Michael and list, Not all of the Mifflin photo's on the Met. Bulletin (IMCA Encyclopedia of Meteorites) are of the real thing. I have three photos there. One is a slice from Joe's main mass, another is a complete individual that I found during my five day hunt and the fake is the slice that I purchased from Greg Catterton. I contacted Greg C this morning to get my refund and have not received a response. I'll remove the photo later. If you have one that looks like this, you've been duped. Best Wishes, Jim K In a message dated 5/8/2011 3:47:13 P.M. Central Daylight Time, mikew...@gilanet.com writes: Hello, Since Jason posted his discovery, 2 more pieces of fake Mifflin have been recovered. Taking into account cut loss, I think I am almost certain that I have recovered 95% of the stone that I was duped into buying. I will not be 100% certain until all of the pieces are returned to me. Even though, I have not been 100% refunded for my purchase, I feel it is important to refund people's money immediately or as fast as possible and to get this fake crap off the market and into the trash can... or maybe into a lawyer's hand! PLEASE NOTE: If you have any doubt about a Mifflin specimen you obtained from me ...PLEASE send me a photo so I can confirm one way or the other. Especially ,if it does not look like anything in the Met Bulletin below. Even if you did not get it from me, but just want a second opinion... send me the photo. Here is also a link to photos of Real Mifflin. Everything posted in the Meteoritical Bulletin entry is indeed REAL Mifflin. http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=52090 Best Wishes Michael Cottingham __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mifflin Update... and Real Mifflin Photos...
Here you go: _http://s1122.photobucket.com/albums/l523/jimski74/?action=viewcurrent=P52100062.jpg_ (http://s1122.photobucket.com/albums/l523/jimski74/?action=viewcurrent=P52100062.jpg) Cheers, Jim Konwerski (Jim K) In a message dated 5/8/2011 7:17:56 P.M. Central Daylight Time, rickm...@earthlink.net writes: Jim K., any chances of posting the Met. Bull photos of the wrong one here on List? Richard Montgoemry - Original Message - From: jimsk...@aol.com To: mikew...@gilanet.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mifflin Update... and Real Mifflin Photos... Hi Michael and list, Not all of the Mifflin photo's on the Met. Bulletin (IMCA Encyclopedia of Meteorites) are of the real thing. I have three photos there. One is a slice from Joe's main mass, another is a complete individual that I found during my five day hunt and the fake is the slice that I purchased from Greg Catterton. I contacted Greg C this morning to get my refund and have not received a response. I'll remove the photo later. If you have one that looks like this, you've been duped. Best Wishes, Jim K In a message dated 5/8/2011 3:47:13 P.M. Central Daylight Time, mikew...@gilanet.com writes: Hello, Since Jason posted his discovery, 2 more pieces of fake Mifflin have been recovered. Taking into account cut loss, I think I am almost certain that I have recovered 95% of the stone that I was duped into buying. I will not be 100% certain until all of the pieces are returned to me. Even though, I have not been 100% refunded for my purchase, I feel it is important to refund people's money immediately or as fast as possible and to get this fake crap off the market and into the trash can... or maybe into a lawyer's hand! PLEASE NOTE: If you have any doubt about a Mifflin specimen you obtained from me ...PLEASE send me a photo so I can confirm one way or the other. Especially ,if it does not look like anything in the Met Bulletin below. Even if you did not get it from me, but just want a second opinion... send me the photo. Here is also a link to photos of Real Mifflin. Everything posted in the Meteoritical Bulletin entry is indeed REAL Mifflin. http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=52090 Best Wishes Michael Cottingham __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Polished Butts - Toliet humor aside, what exactly are th...
My guess would be that it's a polished endcut. Jim K In a message dated 3/28/2011 3:54:41 P.M. Central Daylight Time, meteoritem...@gmail.com writes: Hi Folks, I have seen several references to polished butts in the Met Bulletin. For example, from this recent entry (NWA 6580) approved yesterday - Type specimens available at Cascadia include 1 piece originally 20.0 g, from which one polished thin section and one polished butt were made. Thompson holds the main mass. I did the usual Google Search (polished butt) to find out what this was, and you don't want to know what the results of that search were. Let's just say, that is has nothing to do with meteorites or thin sections. So I have to ask the List - what is a polished butt? Best regards, MikeG -- -- Mike Gilmer - Galactic Stone Ironworks Meteorites Website - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone News Feed - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 Twitter - http://twitter.com/galacticstone EOM - http://www.encyclopedia-of-meteorites.com/collection.aspx?id=1564 --- __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Another Odd Item on Ebay
These may be steel balls from a ore processing ball mill. Jim K In a message dated 3/9/2011 11:09:47 P.M. Central Standard Time, mstrema...@yahoo.com writes: My first impression was marcasite which tends to form spheres such as this but, it isn't known for iridescence . It can't be hematite nor magnetite. Elton - Original Message From: Ed Deckert edeck...@triad.rr.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, March 9, 2011 6:47:39 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Another Odd Item on Ebay The photos are out of focus or too dark, so it could be anything. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Magazine Re: Business contact
Here's the email address that I used to finally get my back issues. _met...@uark.edu_ (mailto:met...@uark.edu) Doubt that I will be renewing my subscription after all the hassle. Jim K In a message dated 12/29/2010 3:48:11 P.M. Central Standard Time, griff6...@msn.com writes: I have also tried to reach them. I sent several emails. I did not receive the Aug. issue. I have not heard from them. Griff Parker, Colorado - Original Message - From: e-mail ensoramanda ensorama...@ntlworld.com To: David Pensenstadler dfpen...@yahoo.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; Robert Beauford robertbeauf...@rocketmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 2:27 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Magazine Re: Business contact I too have tried to ask about the state of my subscription and had not repliesanyone else having any luck? Graham On 29 December 2010 16:59, David Pensenstadler dfpen...@yahoo.com wrote: Dear List: Has anyone tried to contact Hazel at METEORITE Magazine (see link below)? I have sent two emails to inquire about my subscription but have not received a reply. Anyone else try contacting her? Dave --- On Wed, 12/15/10, Robert Beauford robertbeauf...@rocketmail.com wrote: From: Robert Beauford robertbeauf...@rocketmail.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Magazine - November, vol 16, no 3 - Co-editor's Note To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 1:57 PM The November Meteorite Magazine issue should be in your mail boxes very soon if it has not already arrived. You can expect it shortly. I'm sorry for the delay. We picked up production mid-stride, but put together what I think is a nice issue with great articles. I deeply appreciate everyone who helped us to make this happen. February should be back to arriving on time. Someone mentioned not having gotten prior issues in their subscription. The only one that should be late is November. If you have had other subscription problems, these will involve issues prior to our presence. Please let us know, either through the web site at meteoritemag.uark.edu, or by contacting Hazel directly at met...@uark.edu (Hazel can help you with business, back issues, or subscription questions.) For articles, content questions, or article submissions, you can contact the editors, Derek Sears or myself, at meted...@uark.edu Thank you all for your support of this great magazine. It is an honor and a joy to be working with all of you to keep this magazine going and growing. This is meant to be a magazine for the entire meteorite community, collectors, dealers, hunters, scholars, educators and everyone else, and we are happy to have your comments and participation. Robert Beauford, co-editor __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Almahata Sitta on DVD
Just got a heads up on this new DVD release. Countdown to Impact Product Description For the first time in the history of space exploration, scientists spotted and tracked an asteroid on a collision course with Earth. About the size of a truck, the asteroid slammed into the Nubian Desert in Sudan, in nearly the exact spot and only a few seconds from the time scientists had predicted. Now, together with NASA scientists, National Geographic joins researchers as they examine the remnants of the asteroid to unlock the clues to help us prevent or survive a future incident. _http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FN25YW/ref=pe_5140_17941150_snp_dp_ (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FN25YW/ref=pe_5140_17941150_snp_dp) Cheers, Jim K __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Frustrated
I think that you're just encountering traffic jams on the super information highway. :) Jim K In a message dated 12/13/2010 8:10:06 P.M. Central Standard Time, j...@cabassi.net writes: G'Day List I'm getting a little frustrated as you can see from my heading. Am I doing something wrong? Seems like a certain amount of people's posts appear instantly where others have to wait a considerable amount of time, and I mean alot of time. I could have walked over to Chris Spratt's house and delivered the message in the time it took, well actually I'm still waiting for it to be posted on the Met List. Art, did I piss you off? Is there some sort of hierarchy going on here? Those that respond constantly get the sweet card? I mean, don't get me wrong.. it's just so strange that postings can happen in an instant and others you can take a whole day before they're posted. So what's going on? Do we have a glitch in the matrix? Curious minds want to know. If anybody can shine some light on this, it will be much appreciated. Because I'm at my wits end trying to correspond with the Met List. But apart from that, if this gets through I wish everyone the best of the season, be safe and love your family. Cheers John IMCA # 2125 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Magazine
I had the same problem. If you go to the magazines website you can email them to get your back issues. I had to do it twice before I got a response. _http://meteoritemag.uark.edu/_ (http://meteoritemag.uark.edu/) Cheers, Jim K In a message dated 12/14/2010 1:24:46 P.M. Central Standard Time, g...@gmx.net writes: Me too! I received Vol. 16, No 1 (February), and that was it so far! My subscription will surely have lasted longer than that date, since I just renewed before the end of last year. Any others with this problem here? What can be done, who is to be contacted in this case (email?), while editorship has obviously changed? A major, or just a local problem? Best Alex Berlin/Germany Original-Nachricht Datum: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:45:53 +0100 Von: Leoncio Cividanes Álvarez supeind...@hotmail.com An: Meteorite list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Magazine Me too. Just the first issue (international). clear skies, Leo From: edeck...@triad.rr.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:23:50 -0500 Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Magazine I have only received the first issue so far. Ed - Original Message - From: Dennis Miller To: Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 11:53 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Magazine Hello, Meteorite subscribers Has anyone received their November issue of Meteorite Magazine? I know it went to the printers late but was starting to have panic attacks, haven't received my copy yet... Hyperventilating Dennis __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] NASA Finds New Life Form
The debate begins. Does a New Life Form Mean God Is Dead? _http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/12/04/does-a-new-life-form-mean-god-is-de ad/?icid=main%7Chtmlws-main-n%7Cdl1%7Csec1_lnk3%7C188214_ (http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/12/04/does-a-new-life-form-mean-god-is-dead/?icid=main|html ws-main-n|dl1|sec1_lnk3|188214) Jim K __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Auroras and meteors
Actually I saw what appears to be a meteor about 5 times. I'm thinking that the video was sped up and what we see are airplanes. Jim K In a message dated 11/24/2010 4:16:15 A.M. Central Standard Time, valpar...@aol.com writes: Check this out. Pay close attention around 1:25 and 2:13 http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ Paul Swartz __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Men in Canada
Hi Abe, You got me so excited about the DVD release that I went to Amazon.com to purchase it and found that what there selling is on demand viewing of the episodes at $1.99 each. You need to have cable and a Tivo box or the equivalent to download them. Cheers, Jim K In a message dated 11/21/2010 9:57:10 P.M. Central Standard Time, abe.guent...@mnsi.net writes: Is there any place that I can buy Season 1 and episodes of Season 2 online other than Amazon? Amazon Canada doesn't sell it and Amazon US won't sell it to a Canadian - They won't even allow me to view a preview, let along purchase the videos. So I thought I would be clever and sign up for a US VPN account (this makes it appear that I am in the US when I go on a website). I did that and was now able to watch the previews but then when I went to check out the purchase of Season 1, it wouldn't take my purchase because of my Canadian credit card. Is there any other place than Amazon.com that sells the season for download? Why would a US seller care about CRTC laws? I don't have Cable or Satellite TV so I am not even sure if Meteorite Men airs on the Canadian Discovery Channel. I have only ever watched 2 episodes and would love to watch the rest. Thanks, Abe Guenther __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] re the double standards
If you've gone to Eric's website and entered your email address, he will spam you on a daily basis. Use your block email from this sender feature to get relief from these annoying emails. Jim K In a message dated 11/14/2010 12:33:08 P.M. Central Standard Time, pshu...@messengersfromthecosmos.com writes: Hello List, I have been watching something that has been happening for quite some time now. In the past there were many complaints re several list members that were very prolific posters to the list with several to many posts every day, mostly posting ads as well as corrections to the ads. Many of the list members got quite irate at them for their posts. There exists on the list today one who does this, but yet there is no outcry. He continues to make several posts everyday and I loose count of the number of ads per week that are posted by this individual. There were nine posts on Wendsday and today there were 4 posts from 12:30 (Approx) to not quite 2:30 pm, just under 2 hours. Does Eric enjoy a protected position on this list such that he is allowed to post at will whenever he feels the urge to do so??? I find I no longer care to check my email, for fear of clogging my computer with yet more ads. Does anyone else notice this happening? Pete IMCA 1733 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Desiccator Dry Cabinet
Here's another type of storage that comes in different sizes and they look great also. You just have to substitute the needed water with desiccant. _http://www.premiumhumidors.com/?gclid=CJTyrLrv9aQCFZk65QodmXvtfw_ (http://www.premiumhumidors.com/?gclid=CJTyrLrv9aQCFZk65QodmXvtfw) Jim K In a message dated 10/27/2010 9:44:54 P.M. Central Daylight Time, midwestmet...@earthlink.net writes: Hi Again, I'm looking at this here. It's costly Tim Acrylic Desiccator Dry Cabinet w/ 2 Shelves http://www.labx.com/v2/adsearch/morepics.cfm?chpics=1chback=1adzone=42 pic=420560cn=3adnumber=420560 - Original Message - From: Tim Heitz midwestmet...@earthlink.net To: Mike Miller meteoritefin...@gmail.com; jimsk...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 9:32 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] I have a problem with some rusting meteorites Hi, Putting it in a case with dehumidifier seems to be the only way to go. Thanks Mike - Original Message - From: Mike Miller meteoritefin...@gmail.com To: jimsk...@aol.com Cc: midwestmet...@earthlink.net Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 12:22 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] I have a problem with some rusting meteorites Hi all does anyone in a humid area keep a relative humidity gauge in their semi sealed or sealed display case? Even here in Arizona my living area inside my house is a high humidity area, right now it is sitting at 47%. But in my display case which is semi sealed with weatherstripping type seals and has Eva-dry dehumidifiers inside. The humidity level is 22%. I don't see why you couldn't keep your display cabinet as dry as mine even if you live in Florida. You may have to add an extra Eva-dry canister because you are starting with more moisture in the air than I am. But at 22% I have great luck keeping irons even without oil on them. The best gauge I found was at Home Depot they are in the garden section and sell for about $10. On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 3:17 AM, jimsk...@aol.com wrote: Hi Tim and list, Here is what I do to stop rust on my Irons and pallasites. First remove any surface rust by sanding, buffing or with BKF (barkeepers friend). Second, soak the meteorite in Kano Kroil penetrating oil for at least 8 hours. I use this product in my manufacturing business and it has prevented rusting of metal parts that I keep in cold storage for years. Here's a link to there site: _http://www.kanolabs.com/_ (http://www.kanolabs.com/) Third, dry the piece with a cloth. The oil tends to bleed out of pallasites for days because of all there crevices. Fourth, I apply a coat of automotive wax. I prefer a brand called Mothers but I believe any quality brand would work just as well. Lastly, I only openly display my etched irons and pallasites during the dry winter months. I live in northern Illinois and the summer humidity can get high. In summer I store these in plastic with desiccant and also use a few mini dehumidifiers. _http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Model-365-Mini-Dehumidifier/dp/B0028M3YU6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8s=home-gardenqid=1268267140sr=8- 3_ (http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Model-365-Mini-Dehumidifier/dp/B0028M3YU6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8s=home-gardenqid=1268267140sr=8-3) I treated my 248 gram Admire over a year ago and it has been rust free ever since. Cheers, Jim K In a message dated 10/25/2010 7:04:55 P.M. Central Daylight Time, midwestmet...@earthlink.net writes: Hello List Members, I was hoping someone could help me with this one. I have 2 pallasites that are starting to show signs of rusting, an Admire and Fukang. Can someone please tell me what I can do to stop the rusting. Is there a way to clean them up and seal it against any further rusting. I willing to try anything new that might work. Any ideas? I live in St.Louis, its very humid here, I know this might be hard to stop. Tim Heitz MIDWEST METEORITES http://www.meteorman.org 314-596-1435 Member IMCA-4781 International Meteorite Collectors Association __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Mike Miller 3835 E Nicole Ave Kingman Az 86409 www.meteoritefinder.com 928-757-1378 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Re: [meteorite-list] I have a problem with some rusting meteorites
Hi Tim and list, Here is what I do to stop rust on my Irons and pallasites. First remove any surface rust by sanding, buffing or with BKF (barkeepers friend). Second, soak the meteorite in Kano Kroil penetrating oil for at least 8 hours. I use this product in my manufacturing business and it has prevented rusting of metal parts that I keep in cold storage for years. Here's a link to there site: _http://www.kanolabs.com/_ (_http://www.kanolabs.com/_ (http://www.kanolabs.com/) ) Third, dry the piece with a cloth. The oil tends to bleed out of pallasites for days because of all there crevices. Fourth, I apply a coat of automotive paste wax. I prefer a brand called Mothers but I believe any quality brand would work just as well. Lastly, I only openly display my etched irons and pallasites during the dry winter months. I live in northern Illinois and the summer humidity can get high. In summer I store these in plastic bags with desiccant and also use a few mini dehumidifiers. _http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Model-365-Mini-Dehumidifier/dp/B0028M3YU6/r ef=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8s=home-gardenqid=1268267140sr=8- 3_ (_http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Model-365-Mini-Dehumidifier/dp/B0028M3YU6/ ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8s=home-gardenqid=1268267140sr=8-3_ (http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Model-365-Mini-Dehumidifier/dp/B0028M3YU6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8s= home-gardenqid=1268267140sr=8-3) ) I treated my 248 gram Admire over a year ago and it has been rust free ever since. Cheers, Jim K In a message dated 10/25/2010 7:04:55 P.M. Central Daylight Time, midwestmet...@earthlink.net writes: Hello List Members, I was hoping someone could help me with this one. I have 2 pallasites that are starting to show signs of rusting, an Admire and Fukang. Can someone please tell me what I can do to stop the rusting. Is there a way to clean them up and seal it against any further rusting. I willing to try anything new that might work. Any ideas? I live in St.Louis, its very humid here, I know this might be hard to stop. Tim Heitz MIDWEST METEORITES http://www.meteorman.org 314-596-1435 Member IMCA-4781 International Meteorite Collectors Association __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] I have a problem with some rusting meteorites
Hi Tim and list, Here is what I do to stop rust on my Irons and pallasites. First remove any surface rust by sanding, buffing or with BKF (barkeepers friend). Second, soak the meteorite in Kano Kroil penetrating oil for at least 8 hours. I use this product in my manufacturing business and it has prevented rusting of metal parts that I keep in cold storage for years. Here's a link to there site: _http://www.kanolabs.com/_ (http://www.kanolabs.com/) Third, dry the piece with a cloth. The oil tends to bleed out of pallasites for days because of all there crevices. Fourth, I apply a coat of automotive wax. I prefer a brand called Mothers but I believe any quality brand would work just as well. Lastly, I only openly display my etched irons and pallasites during the dry winter months. I live in northern Illinois and the summer humidity can get high. In summer I store these in plastic with desiccant and also use a few mini dehumidifiers. _http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Model-365-Mini-Dehumidifier/dp/B0028M3YU6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8s=home-gardenqid=1268267140sr=8- 3_ (http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Model-365-Mini-Dehumidifier/dp/B0028M3YU6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8s=home-gardenqid=1268267140sr=8-3) I treated my 248 gram Admire over a year ago and it has been rust free ever since. Cheers, Jim K In a message dated 10/25/2010 7:04:55 P.M. Central Daylight Time, midwestmet...@earthlink.net writes: Hello List Members, I was hoping someone could help me with this one. I have 2 pallasites that are starting to show signs of rusting, an Admire and Fukang. Can someone please tell me what I can do to stop the rusting. Is there a way to clean them up and seal it against any further rusting. I willing to try anything new that might work. Any ideas? I live in St.Louis, its very humid here, I know this might be hard to stop. Tim Heitz MIDWEST METEORITES http://www.meteorman.org 314-596-1435 Member IMCA-4781 International Meteorite Collectors Association __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Odd Stone
Looks like terrestrial basalt to me. Jim K In a message dated 9/17/2010 7:18:56 P.M. Central Daylight Time, e...@meteoritesusa.com writes: http://www.meteoritesusa.com/odd-stone.html Opinions? Eric __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Other hobbies
Other than meteorite hunting and collecting my interests are: Football (NFL and college) Go Bears!! Rocks and fossils Gardening Art (Paintings) Movies ( mostly Sci Fi and adventure) Geocaching Egyptology Treasure hunting in Fleamarkets Fishing Birds Sports cars ( use to restore, and race them but to old for that now.) Jim K __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Rust Question about my stone meteorite.
Hi Shawn, I doubt that soaking a meteorite in alcohol will remove rust. I've used fine grit sandpaper to remove rust from slices. Lay the sandpaper on a hard flat surface and gently rub the meteorite onto the sandpaper. For removing rust from iron etched slices, I use a product called Bar Keepers Friend, this can be found in most grocery stores cleaning supplies isle. It comes in a powder form, so you have to make a thick liquid out of it. Wet the meteorite with warm water then apply the liquid BKF. Rub it onto the meteorite with your finger gently. Rubbing to hard can damage the etch. After removing the rust, rinse the piece, soak it in alcohol and bake it dry in an oven about 200 degrees for 2 hrs. You can try the BKF process on a chondrite fragment and use a toothbrush to scrub it. It should work but you might want to experiment with a cheap uncl. NWA first. Jim K In a message dated 9/10/2010 11:14:49 P.M. Central Daylight Time, photoph...@yahoo.com writes: Hello Listers, I have a question about rust and how to clean it off your L6 meteorite. Now can you just soak the meteorite in a 99% alcohol bath for a couple days and the rust on the surface will some what come off the surface or are there other steps? The the size of the L6 fragment is 3.45g, so I dont have much room to work with. I used a sand/finger nail file and sanded the surface, but not sure if that made a difference and it seems that the L6 meteorite surface is stronger than the sand paper on the finger nail file. If any Listers have some suggestions let me know please :) Shawn Alan IMCA 1633 eBaystore http://shop.ebay.com/photophlow/m.html?_nkw=_armrs=1_from=_ipg=_trksid=p 4340 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
