Re: [meteorite-list] Ablation Zone 5 Layers...Not

2009-11-21 Thread Martin Altmann
Hi Jason, I'd say, it's to early to theorize in that very thread. Cause it seem to me, that you and Elton are talking at cross-purposes. Because I suppose, that Elton hadn't yet such an example of a fusion crusted iron in his hand. So that the initial base for that discussion isn't given yet.

[meteorite-list] The Kinetics of Mass Extinction and Origination

2009-11-21 Thread oxytropidoceras
Paleontologists find extinction rates higher in open-ocean settings during mass extinctions. Science Daily, November 20, 2009 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091119194128.htm Other web pages: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-11/uoc-pfe111909.php

[meteorite-list] Pleistocene Megafaunal Collapse, Dung Fungus, and Younger Dryas

2009-11-21 Thread oxytropidoceras
New Data Shed Light on Large-Animal Extinction, New York Times by Nicholas Wade, November 19, 2009‎ http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/24/science/24fauna.html After Mastodons and Mammoths, a Transformed Landscape Science Daily, ‎November 19, 2009,

[meteorite-list] AD: Another Batch of Meteorite Publications

2009-11-21 Thread Mike Bandli
http://shop.ebay.com/historicmeteorites/m.html Hello List, Ending tomorrow is another fine batch of some great meteorite books and publications. Have a look if you get the chance. Old issues of Meteoritics, some rare off-prints, Antarctic meteorites, etc.. Have a great weekend! Mike

[meteorite-list] AD: Forward -

2009-11-21 Thread Jason Chadwick
Hello, My friend Michael Cottingham is having trouble posting. He says he gets list emails, but only about 1/2 of what he sends gets through. Anyway, he wanted to send this Hello, I am having a 4 day sale or so in my ebay store, plus as most of you know my Meteorite Collection has been

[meteorite-list] AD: Odessa 50 kg (from Huss collection)

2009-11-21 Thread Dieter Heinlein
Hello folks, I have a 50 kg chunk (rough piece, uncut) of Odessa, TX with original Huss number. If anyone is interested to buy this historic piece, please contact me off list. This iron meteorite comes from the estate of an old German collector. Sorry, NO trades possible, only cash.

Re: [meteorite-list] Ablation Zone 5 Layers...Not

2009-11-21 Thread Greg Stanley
Martin: See  Fig. 1 on this UCLA web page. http://www.ess.ucla.edu/research/cosmochem/meteorite.asp Not sure if Dr. Wasson has written any papers regarding fusion crusts on irons, but I would think he would endorse anything on the web page. Greg S.

Re: [meteorite-list] Tooele, Meteorite found? Dugway increases security

2009-11-21 Thread Linton Rohr
Thanks for sharing that Dirk. To my relatively inexperienced eyes, the rock that Mr. X is holding shows no signs of ablation. It also appears to be fairly light in weight, judging from the way he's rotating it around in his hands. I wonder if he owns a magnet? I couldn't find him in the phone

[meteorite-list] NEW Anomalous Eucrite - NWA 4470 - AD

2009-11-21 Thread Greg Hupe
Dear List Members, I would like to announce NWA 4470, a NEW Anomalous Eucrite. I loaded all of the largest pieces on eBay at great pricing! All 34 specimens with a description can be seen here:

[meteorite-list] AD: Sale In Ebay Store and I am Offering A Commission On The Sale Of My Collection

2009-11-21 Thread michael cottingham
Hello, I am having a 4 day sale or so in my ebay store, plus as most of you know my Meteorite Collection has been up for sale. I am now offering a 5% commission if anyone can find a buyer for the entire Collection. You can ask me for more details about the Commission aspect. You can sell

Re: [meteorite-list] Tooele, Meteorite found? Dugway increases security

2009-11-21 Thread countdeiro
Yes. Thank you for the updates, Dirk and yes, Linton, your justified in your suspecion that the round, quartz ridden, sharp edged, multi-colored, concretion being held by that yokel isn't a meteorite. Count Deiro -Original Message- From: Linton Rohr linton...@earthlink.net Sent: Nov

Re: [meteorite-list] Tooele, Meteorite found? Dugway increases security

2009-11-21 Thread Meteorites USA
Hi All, Here's a closeup version of the meteorwrong. http://www.meteoritesusa.com/images/Dugway-Meteorwrong.jpg Another closeup: Notice the very angular and cubic crystaline structure on the surface. http://www.meteoritesusa.com/images/Dugway-Meteorwrong2.jpg Don't know what it is, but it's

Re: [meteorite-list] Tooele, Meteorite found? Dugway increases security

2009-11-21 Thread countdeiro
Suspicion...not suspecion...fingers are getting sloppy..or me...whatever! -Original Message- From: countde...@earthlink.net Sent: Nov 21, 2009 2:34 PM To: Linton Rohr linton...@earthlink.net, drtanuki drtan...@yahoo.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list]

[meteorite-list] AD: Polished Brenham Pallasite, Etched Muonionalusta, Canyon Nantan

2009-11-21 Thread Meteorites USA
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[meteorite-list] Cleaning meteorites

2009-11-21 Thread Eric Christensen
Hi all, I recently had the good fortune to find a few new meteorites, and would like to clean them. Nothing drastic: just enough to remove the dirt, dust and salt deposits so my hands don't end up filthy every time I pick one up. Do I need to take any special precautions? Does cleaning

Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning meteorites

2009-11-21 Thread countdeiro
Hey Eric, Get on the confuser and dial up www.meteorman.com (Ruben Garcia's site), or better yet get on Youtube.com and pull his videos up. He has an easy way to do everything. Count Deiro -Original Message- From: Eric Christensen christenja...@yahoo.com Sent: Nov 21, 2009 5:13 PM

[meteorite-list] Fireball Over Lower Hudson Valley

2009-11-21 Thread Darryl Pitt
I was asked to post this note by Blake Bell, a lovely fellow I had the pleasure of meeting not so long ago. Begin forwarded message: From: Bell, Blake A bb...@stblaw.com Date: November 21, 2009 6:25:38 PM EST To: Darryl Pitt dar...@dof3.com Subject: Fireball Over Lower Hudson Valley -

[meteorite-list] Can't spend my money

2009-11-21 Thread John.L.Cabassi
G'Day List I'm going to try and post again, I seem to be locked out for some unknown reason, so we'll give this a test. I forwarded $10,000 into my PayPal account to buy some much needed meteorites, but no go. http://247wallst.com/2009/11/21/ebay-crashes-on-saturday-ebay/ Cheers John

Re: [meteorite-list] Can't spend my money

2009-11-21 Thread Greg Catterton
One reason I am happy to have my site: www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com up and running and am currently offering 10% off any meteorite right now! Does suck however as I am sure many will have to sell ebay items for .99 bids that are worth a good deal more then the low bids they had before ebay

[meteorite-list] Can't spend my money

2009-11-21 Thread meteoriteman
Hey Johnno! Yeah, I tried to get a last second bid in and could not. I bet this glitch cost some sellers a lot of money. Jim K __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Can't spend my money

2009-11-21 Thread Greg Hupe
Hi John, I noticed the same thing a few hours ago and had a couple people email me saying they could not see my new Anomalous Eucrite, NWA 4470, on eBay. No worries, if anyone is interested in a direct email list of what is still available, I will put together the list and send private emails

[meteorite-list] Cleaning meteorites

2009-11-21 Thread meteoriteman
Hi Eric, Instead of using water, I would recommend alcohol instead. This will help prevent rusting. And baking the meteorites to dry them is also a good idea. This seems to work for me. Jim K __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing

Re: [meteorite-list] Can't spend my money

2009-11-21 Thread Richard Kowalski
I would assume that a technical problem with ebay that resets auction prices to their starting bid is a legitimate reason to cancel the auction. I can't see how ebay could ding a dealer for doing this, especially if ebay and paypal won't get the maximum profit from lots that had higher bids.

[meteorite-list] Extinctions

2009-11-21 Thread E.P. Grondine
Hi Paul - Denial is not simply a river in Egypt anymore. I wonder if the new NASA data show the 3 extinctions between each of those 100 million year extcintions. Its funny how the press release data make no mention of them, but then there's nothing funny about the battle between Morrison and

Re: [meteorite-list] Can't spend my money

2009-11-21 Thread Linton Rohr
Gentlemen: (ladies too), Seems to be working again. I just put in a bid. Linton - Original Message - From: Richard Kowalski damoc...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 5:28 PM Subject: Re:

[meteorite-list] Server Upgrade: Sites Down This Weekend

2009-11-21 Thread Meteorites USA
Hi all, My sites are going down while I upgrade my servers operating system. This means you won't be able to contact me via my normal email addresses until this operation is complete. If you need to contact me call me at: 904-236-5394 or 760-522-2152 or email me at meteorites...@yahoo.com

[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - November 22, 2009

2009-11-21 Thread Michael Johnson
http://www.rocksfromspace.org/November_22_2009.html __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Ad - Large piece of La-001 for sale

2009-11-21 Thread edwinthompson
Hello List members. We have acquired a 6.3 gram thick, partial slice of LA-001 with a broad edge covered with fusion crust. It comes with a Macovich collection label. The label reads 6.327 grams. We are happy to consider any reasonable offer for this fine, planetary specimen. Please contact