Re: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite!
I have a small slice of Quijingue, acquired from Anne via Dave Harris. As with many pallasites, it depends where the slice came from in the body, how it was prepared, etc. Despite my seaside location, after 3 years in my collection, the only damage to the slice is a corner knocked off where I accidentally dropped it once. No rust, and better than 50% amber translucent olivine crystals. Don't rule out any particular pallasite because of a bad rep, but do exercise due diligence, look for someone who can supply well-prepared pieces from fall specimens known not to have issues after cutting, etc. It wasn't so long ago that no one would touch Brahin for more than a fraction of the usual value of a pallasite because it had a terrible rep as a ruster. Then less decayed pieces became available, and with better cutting and preservation techniques, now anyone can have a slice that doesn't shower rust and olivine like Charlie Brown's Christmas tree sheds needles. Tracy Latimer Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:27:33 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite! Quijingue? Hardly a clear crystal in that meteorite, terrible ruster, not exactly top-quality. Michael Farmer --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Alex, You are forgetting another very nice pallasite: Quijingue, the Brazilian one. Lesser known, but just as pretty. So a good investment. In my opinion. Anne M. Black _www.IMPACTIKA.com_ (http://www.IMPACTIKA.com) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Vice-President, I.M.C.A. Inc. _www.IMCA.cc_ (http://www.IMCA.cc) _ Windows Live Hotmail is giving away Zunes. http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/ZuneADay/?locale=en-USocid=TXT_TAGLM_Mobile_Zune_V3 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite!
Quijingue? Hardly a clear crystal in that meteorite, terrible ruster, not exactly top-quality. Michael Farmer --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Alex, You are forgetting another very nice pallasite: Quijingue, the Brazilian one. Lesser known, but just as pretty. So a good investment. In my opinion. Anne M. Black _www.IMPACTIKA.com_ (http://www.IMPACTIKA.com) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Vice-President, I.M.C.A. Inc. _www.IMCA.cc_ (http://www.IMCA.cc) -Original Message- From: Alexander Seidel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Michael Gilmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 2:12 pm Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite! If money isn´t the most important key factor, I would suggest an ultrathin (!) slice of Esquel or Imilac, but if money counts, I would rather suggest an olivine-rich portion of thinly cut Seymchan. All of these are known to be quite stable against rusting over time. Glorieta could be another good choice in the lower cost ranges of widely available pallasites... Good luck, and happy Easter, Alex Berlin/Germany Original-Nachricht Datum: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:31:43 -0700 (PDT) Von: Michael Gilmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] An: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Betreff: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite! Greetings List! I'm having difficulty locating the right piece of Pallasite for a friend of mine who is ready to purchase. Exact type/fall is not the most important factor. What is most important is aesthetic beauty and the olivine crystals must be high quality - the piece should be like transparent stained glass when held in front of a light. I'd like something around 50mm X 40mm in size, or somewhere around that : no postage-stamp sized pieces please. I know this won't be cheap and this is a serious request - I am not just window shopping. ;) Contact me off-list with offers. Thanks in advance! MikeG in Louisiana **Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom000301) __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite! (UPDATE)
Hi Everyone! I have received an overwhelming flood of responses to my request for a superb of example of pallasite. :) Some of you have some SPECTACULAR pieces of pallasite available and it's very hard to pick just ONE! If I had millions of dollars, I'd buy them all! (seriously) Currently I am conferring with my friend and buyer who is financing this little meteoritical expedition into the marketplace. We are examining all of the offers and responses we received and will be making a purchase sometime today or tomorrow. I would like to thank everyone for the kind offers and say that we have received all the offers we need and will be making a decision very soon. Thanks again! MikeG Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite!
Greetings List! I'm having difficulty locating the right piece of Pallasite for a friend of mine who is ready to purchase. Exact type/fall is not the most important factor. What is most important is aesthetic beauty and the olivine crystals must be high quality - the piece should be like transparent stained glass when held in front of a light. I'd like something around 50mm X 40mm in size, or somewhere around that : no postage-stamp sized pieces please. I know this won't be cheap and this is a serious request - I am not just window shopping. ;) Contact me off-list with offers. Thanks in advance! MikeG in Louisiana Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite!
If money isn´t the most important key factor, I would suggest an ultrathin (!) slice of Esquel or Imilac, but if money counts, I would rather suggest an olivine-rich portion of thinly cut Seymchan. All of these are known to be quite stable against rusting over time. Glorieta could be another good choice in the lower cost ranges of widely available pallasites... Good luck, and happy Easter, Alex Berlin/Germany Original-Nachricht Datum: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:31:43 -0700 (PDT) Von: Michael Gilmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] An: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Betreff: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite! Greetings List! I'm having difficulty locating the right piece of Pallasite for a friend of mine who is ready to purchase. Exact type/fall is not the most important factor. What is most important is aesthetic beauty and the olivine crystals must be high quality - the piece should be like transparent stained glass when held in front of a light. I'd like something around 50mm X 40mm in size, or somewhere around that : no postage-stamp sized pieces please. I know this won't be cheap and this is a serious request - I am not just window shopping. ;) Contact me off-list with offers. Thanks in advance! MikeG in Louisiana Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite!
Hello Alex, You are forgetting another very nice pallasite: Quijingue, the Brazilian one. Lesser known, but just as pretty. So a good investment. In my opinion. Anne M. Black _www.IMPACTIKA.com_ (http://www.IMPACTIKA.com) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Vice-President, I.M.C.A. Inc. _www.IMCA.cc_ (http://www.IMCA.cc) -Original Message- From: Alexander Seidel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Michael Gilmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 2:12 pm Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite! If money isn´t the most important key factor, I would suggest an ultrathin (!) slice of Esquel or Imilac, but if money counts, I would rather suggest an olivine-rich portion of thinly cut Seymchan. All of these are known to be quite stable against rusting over time. Glorieta could be another good choice in the lower cost ranges of widely available pallasites... Good luck, and happy Easter, Alex Berlin/Germany Original-Nachricht Datum: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:31:43 -0700 (PDT) Von: Michael Gilmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] An: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Betreff: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite! Greetings List! I'm having difficulty locating the right piece of Pallasite for a friend of mine who is ready to purchase. Exact type/fall is not the most important factor. What is most important is aesthetic beauty and the olivine crystals must be high quality - the piece should be like transparent stained glass when held in front of a light. I'd like something around 50mm X 40mm in size, or somewhere around that : no postage-stamp sized pieces please. I know this won't be cheap and this is a serious request - I am not just window shopping. ;) Contact me off-list with offers. Thanks in advance! MikeG in Louisiana **Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom000301) __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite!
Also, I have seen Fukang for good prices. My piece is over 2 years old with no rust. The olivine is stunning. I am curious of other pieces of Fukang rusting badly? Matt -- Matt Morgan Mile High Meteorites http://www.mhmeteorites.com P.O. Box 151293 Lakewood, CO 80215 USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:52:18 To:[EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED],meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite! Hello Alex, You are forgetting another very nice pallasite: Quijingue, the Brazilian one. Lesser known, but just as pretty. So a good investment. In my opinion. Anne M. Black _www.IMPACTIKA.com_ (http://www.IMPACTIKA.com) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Vice-President, I.M.C.A. Inc. _www.IMCA.cc_ (http://www.IMCA.cc) -Original Message- From: Alexander Seidel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Michael Gilmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 2:12 pm Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite! If money isn´t the most important key factor, I would suggest an ultrathin (!) slice of Esquel or Imilac, but if money counts, I would rather suggest an olivine-rich portion of thinly cut Seymchan. All of these are known to be quite stable against rusting over time. Glorieta could be another good choice in the lower cost ranges of widely available pallasites... Good luck, and happy Easter, Alex Berlin/Germany Original-Nachricht Datum: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:31:43 -0700 (PDT) Von: Michael Gilmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] An: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Betreff: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite! Greetings List! I'm having difficulty locating the right piece of Pallasite for a friend of mine who is ready to purchase. Exact type/fall is not the most important factor. What is most important is aesthetic beauty and the olivine crystals must be high quality - the piece should be like transparent stained glass when held in front of a light. I'd like something around 50mm X 40mm in size, or somewhere around that : no postage-stamp sized pieces please. I know this won't be cheap and this is a serious request - I am not just window shopping. ;) Contact me off-list with offers. Thanks in advance! MikeG in Louisiana **Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom000301) __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite!
My experience with Pallasites have been: I had a piece of Fukang deteriorate in a mere six months. Some of the crystals became dislodged while others bulged under the pressure of rust pushing them out. Keep in mind that I live in a moist state and only a few hundred feet from a salt water body named the Puget Sound. The only pallasites that I have possessed that hold up well under these conditions are Esquel, Glorieta and Seymchan. I once had a huge Brenham slice that was only held together by the lacquer used to make it look better. Stay away from meteorites that have lacquer coatings as it actually traps moisture in the piece. There is no substitute for a good polish which reduces surface area. Rough surfaces trap moisture. Some apply lacquer as a way to avoid the extra steps of a fine polish. Best Regards, Adam --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also, I have seen Fukang for good prices. My piece is over 2 years old with no rust. The olivine is stunning. I am curious of other pieces of Fukang rusting badly? Matt -- Matt Morgan Mile High Meteorites http://www.mhmeteorites.com P.O. Box 151293 Lakewood, CO 80215 USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:52:18 To:[EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED],meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite! Hello Alex, You are forgetting another very nice pallasite: Quijingue, the Brazilian one. Lesser known, but just as pretty. So a good investment. In my opinion. Anne M. Black _www.IMPACTIKA.com_ (http://www.IMPACTIKA.com) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Vice-President, I.M.C.A. Inc. _www.IMCA.cc_ (http://www.IMCA.cc) -Original Message- From: Alexander Seidel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Michael Gilmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 2:12 pm Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite! If money isn´t the most important key factor, I would suggest an ultrathin (!) slice of Esquel or Imilac, but if money counts, I would rather suggest an olivine-rich portion of thinly cut Seymchan. All of these are known to be quite stable against rusting over time. Glorieta could be another good choice in the lower cost ranges of widely available pallasites... Good luck, and happy Easter, Alex Berlin/Germany Original-Nachricht Datum: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:31:43 -0700 (PDT) Von: Michael Gilmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] An: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Betreff: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite! Greetings List! I'm having difficulty locating the right piece of Pallasite for a friend of mine who is ready to purchase. Exact type/fall is not the most important factor. What is most important is aesthetic beauty and the olivine crystals must be high quality - the piece should be like transparent stained glass when held in front of a light. I'd like something around 50mm X 40mm in size, or somewhere around that : no postage-stamp sized pieces please. I know this won't be cheap and this is a serious request - I am not just window shopping. ;) Contact me off-list with offers. Thanks in advance! MikeG in Louisiana **Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom000301) __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy : Superb Pallasite!
I agree with Adam, I have had bad luck with Fukang too. Maybe it wasn't prepared correctly. And sorry Mike, but I have always Quijingue in stock, I have only bought pieces with nice bright crystals (take a look at my catalog), and I have had no rust problems with that one. Of course I am further from the ocean than Adam, but Colorado is not as dry as Arizona. Anne M. Black _www.IMPACTIKA.com_ (http://www.IMPACTIKA.com) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Vice-President, I.M.C.A. Inc. _www.IMCA.cc_ (http://www.IMCA.cc) -- --- My experience with Pallasites have been: I had a piece of Fukang deteriorate in a mere six months. Some of the crystals became dislodged while others bulged under the pressure of rust pushing them out. Keep in mind that I live in a moist state and only a few hundred feet from a salt water body named the Puget Sound. The only pallasites that I have possessed that hold up well under these conditions are Esquel, Glorieta and Seymchan. I once had a huge Brenham slice that was only held together by the lacquer used to make it look better. Stay away from meteorites that have lacquer coatings as it actually traps moisture in the piece. There is no substitute for a good polish which reduces surface area. Rough surfaces trap moisture. Some apply lacquer as a way to avoid the extra steps of a fine polish. Best Regards, Adam --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also, I have seen Fukang for good prices. My piece is over 2 years old with no rust. The olivine is stunning. I am curious of other pieces of Fukang rusting badly? Matt -- **Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom000301) __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Wanted to Buy: Superb Pallasite!
Anne writes: I have had bad luck with Fukang too. Even though my Fukang still looks stable - I got it in 2006 - my vote is for Esquel. I have a very thin (ca. 1-2 mm) slice with translucent olivines that I got from Gregor Pacer about 10 years ago...not the slightest trace of rust! I also have a 7 mm-thick slice of Esquel ... not a trace a rust either. Maybe it wasn't prepared correctly. ..and, maybe that's once again the magic word correct preparation. I have always Quijingue in stock, ... and I have had no rust problems When I got a small piece of Quijingue from AL in 2002, someone warned me about it being a severe ruster. It is still as stable and looks exactly as it did six years ago! Best pre-Easter Wishes, Bernd __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
