Re: [meteorite-list] Battle Mountain color
I agree with Dolores too and you would really need to see the pieces in person. Some of you might recall how stones from some fresh falls can have part of the stone with a shiny browner coloured crust. Oum Dreyga was one that had quite a few stones like that and I think Bassikounou too. It has been discussed on the list in the past. Also, if you look around the edge of the stone Sonny pictured, you will see it appears black in those areas. Cheers, Jeff -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of D. Hill Sent: Thursday, 6 September 2012 6:14 AM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Battle Mountain color I agree with Adam. I, too, have noticed that images of some meteorites, including fresh falls, may appear black or brownish depending on the lighting conditions (type, white balance, flash/no flash, angle) and camera exposure... even though they may look black to the naked eye. I think all would agree it is best to see meteorites in person. -Dolores Hill On 9/5/2012 12:51 PM, Adam Hupe wrote: I have not seen any of this material first-hand but I was thinking the same thing when I saw Bob Verish's images. Perhaps it rained in Northern Nevada or many times fresh falls take on a brownish hue. If the miner's stone was found within a few hours of the fall, then I would think the stones have a natural brownish hue or it could be the white balance is off on the digital camera. Happy hunting, Adam - Original Message - From: Mike Tettenbornt...@rogers.com To: wahlpe...@aol.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2012 12:40 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Battle Mountain Field report / strewn field conditions / etc. I had the exact same impression. This one looks like a somewhat weathered NWA. Could be the lighting. But, Adam Hupe reported multiple finds so far so this could be legit. tett Mike Tettenborn Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada t...@rogers.com On 2012-09-05, at 2:49 PM, wahlpe...@aol.com wrote: Hi All, I have posted a few pictures of the strewnfield and a large chondrite on my website.A couple of the roads in the area will be posted with No trespassing signs later this week. The reason is for mine safety regulations.The project supervisor was very nice and explained the biggest concern is safety.If anything was to happen on the mining clam, the site would be shut down. Thanks, Sonny http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/Battle_Mt.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] Battle Mountain color
The color differences are due to variations in the magnetite contents in the crusts of opposite sides. These, in turn, are controlled by the supply of atmospheric oxygen and the temperature of the oxidation process. A temporary high vacuum on a trailing side, for example, reduces or blocks the supply of atmospheric oxygen to the reaction. If you scroll down the page you will see a good example of fusion crust color variation on a Buzzard Coulee specimen: http://www.meteorite-recon.com/en/Meteorite_fusion_crust_2.htm Cheers Svend www.meteorite-recon.com Jeff Kuyken i...@meteorites.com.au hat am 6. September 2012 um 11:20 geschrieben: I agree with Dolores too and you would really need to see the pieces in person. Some of you might recall how stones from some fresh falls can have part of the stone with a shiny browner coloured crust. Oum Dreyga was one that had quite a few stones like that and I think Bassikounou too. It has been discussed on the list in the past. Also, if you look around the edge of the stone Sonny pictured, you will see it appears black in those areas. Cheers, Jeff -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of D. Hill Sent: Thursday, 6 September 2012 6:14 AM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Battle Mountain color I agree with Adam. I, too, have noticed that images of some meteorites, including fresh falls, may appear black or brownish depending on the lighting conditions (type, white balance, flash/no flash, angle) and camera exposure... even though they may look black to the naked eye. I think all would agree it is best to see meteorites in person. -Dolores Hill On 9/5/2012 12:51 PM, Adam Hupe wrote: I have not seen any of this material first-hand but I was thinking the same thing when I saw Bob Verish's images. Perhaps it rained in Northern Nevada or many times fresh falls take on a brownish hue. If the miner's stone was found within a few hours of the fall, then I would think the stones have a natural brownish hue or it could be the white balance is off on the digital camera. Happy hunting, Adam - Original Message - From: Mike Tettenbornt...@rogers.com To: wahlpe...@aol.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2012 12:40 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Battle Mountain Field report / strewn field conditions / etc. I had the exact same impression. This one looks like a somewhat weathered NWA. Could be the lighting. But, Adam Hupe reported multiple finds so far so this could be legit. tett Mike Tettenborn Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada t...@rogers.com On 2012-09-05, at 2:49 PM, wahlpe...@aol.com wrote: Hi All, I have posted a few pictures of the strewnfield and a large chondrite on my website.A couple of the roads in the area will be posted with No trespassing signs later this week. The reason is for mine safety regulations.The project supervisor was very nice and explained the biggest concern is safety.If anything was to happen on the mining clam, the site would be shut down. Thanks, Sonny http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/Battle_Mt.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 __ 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] Battle Mountain color
I think the color is close, based on the hand holding it. And it has been secured by a trusted expert! Jim Jim Wooddell - Mobile Jeff Kuyken i...@meteorites.com.au wrote: I agree with Dolores too and you would really need to see the pieces in person. Some of you might recall how stones from some fresh falls can have part of the stone with a shiny browner coloured crust. Oum Dreyga was one that had quite a few stones like that and I think Bassikounou too. It has been discussed on the list in the past. Also, if you look around the edge of the stone Sonny pictured, you will see it appears black in those areas. Cheers, Jeff -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of D. Hill Sent: Thursday, 6 September 2012 6:14 AM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Battle Mountain color I agree with Adam. I, too, have noticed that images of some meteorites, including fresh falls, may appear black or brownish depending on the lighting conditions (type, white balance, flash/no flash, angle) and camera exposure... even though they may look black to the naked eye. I think all would agree it is best to see meteorites in person. -Dolores Hill On 9/5/2012 12:51 PM, Adam Hupe wrote: I have not seen any of this material first-hand but I was thinking the same thing when I saw Bob Verish's images. Perhaps it rained in Northern Nevada or many times fresh falls take on a brownish hue. If the miner's stone was found within a few hours of the fall, then I would think the stones have a natural brownish hue or it could be the white balance is off on the digital camera. Happy hunting, Adam - Original Message - From: Mike Tettenbornt...@rogers.com To: wahlpe...@aol.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2012 12:40 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Battle Mountain Field report / strewn field conditions / etc. I had the exact same impression. This one looks like a somewhat weathered NWA. Could be the lighting. But, Adam Hupe reported multiple finds so far so this could be legit. tett Mike Tettenborn Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada t...@rogers.com On 2012-09-05, at 2:49 PM, wahlpe...@aol.com wrote: Hi All, I have posted a few pictures of the strewnfield and a large chondrite on my website.A couple of the roads in the area will be posted with No trespassing signs later this week. The reason is for mine safety regulations.The project supervisor was very nice and explained the biggest concern is safety.If anything was to happen on the mining clam, the site would be shut down. Thanks, Sonny http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/Battle_Mt.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 __ 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] Battle Mountain color
I agree with Adam. I, too, have noticed that images of some meteorites, including fresh falls, may appear black or brownish depending on the lighting conditions (type, white balance, flash/no flash, angle) and camera exposure... even though they may look black to the naked eye. I think all would agree it is best to see meteorites in person. -Dolores Hill On 9/5/2012 12:51 PM, Adam Hupe wrote: I have not seen any of this material first-hand but I was thinking the same thing when I saw Bob Verish's images. Perhaps it rained in Northern Nevada or many times fresh falls take on a brownish hue. If the miner's stone was found within a few hours of the fall, then I would think the stones have a natural brownish hue or it could be the white balance is off on the digital camera. Happy hunting, Adam - Original Message - From: Mike Tettenbornt...@rogers.com To: wahlpe...@aol.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2012 12:40 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Battle Mountain Field report / strewn field conditions / etc. I had the exact same impression. This one looks like a somewhat weathered NWA. Could be the lighting. But, Adam Hupe reported multiple finds so far so this could be legit. tett Mike Tettenborn Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada t...@rogers.com On 2012-09-05, at 2:49 PM, wahlpe...@aol.com wrote: Hi All, I have posted a few pictures of the strewnfield and a large chondrite on my website.A couple of the roads in the area will be posted with No trespassing signs later this week. The reason is for mine safety regulations.The project supervisor was very nice and explained the biggest concern is safety.If anything was to happen on the mining clam, the site would be shut down. Thanks, Sonny http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/Battle_Mt.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
Re: [meteorite-list] Battle Mountain color
Guys, this is one of the most beautiful stones out there. The reddish tint is rare but has been seen on many pristine falls before. Berduc and Bensour and others have a very red tint on select pieces. Relax, news is coming from the owner et al. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Sep 5, 2012, at 1:14 PM, D. Hill dh...@lpl.arizona.edu wrote: I agree with Adam. I, too, have noticed that images of some meteorites, including fresh falls, may appear black or brownish depending on the lighting conditions (type, white balance, flash/no flash, angle) and camera exposure... even though they may look black to the naked eye. I think all would agree it is best to see meteorites in person. -Dolores Hill On 9/5/2012 12:51 PM, Adam Hupe wrote: I have not seen any of this material first-hand but I was thinking the same thing when I saw Bob Verish's images. Perhaps it rained in Northern Nevada or many times fresh falls take on a brownish hue. If the miner's stone was found within a few hours of the fall, then I would think the stones have a natural brownish hue or it could be the white balance is off on the digital camera. Happy hunting, Adam - Original Message - From: Mike Tettenbornt...@rogers.com To: wahlpe...@aol.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2012 12:40 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Battle Mountain Field report / strewn field conditions / etc. I had the exact same impression. This one looks like a somewhat weathered NWA. Could be the lighting. But, Adam Hupe reported multiple finds so far so this could be legit. tett Mike Tettenborn Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada t...@rogers.com On 2012-09-05, at 2:49 PM, wahlpe...@aol.com wrote: Hi All, I have posted a few pictures of the strewnfield and a large chondrite on my website.A couple of the roads in the area will be posted with No trespassing signs later this week. The reason is for mine safety regulations.The project supervisor was very nice and explained the biggest concern is safety.If anything was to happen on the mining clam, the site would be shut down. Thanks, Sonny http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/Battle_Mt.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
