Re: [meteorite-list] ED fix

I've had jets fly low while meteorite hunting and thought it was really cool... never thought anything negative about it at all. GregS -Original Message- From: James Beauchamp Sent: 5 Jul 2013 02:27:13 GMT To: Adam Hupe Cc: Adam Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] ED fix The pilot of the

Re: [meteorite-list] Who was First NOVATO 001

I would say the house hitter would be 001, as it was 'found' first. -gregs -Original Message- From: Paul Gessler Sent: 25 Oct 2012 17:28:27 GMT To: meteorite-list Subject: [meteorite-list] Who was First NOVATO 001 So does that mean Brien Cooks meteorite is the first

Re: [meteorite-list] Roadside Hunting and Ownership

What about cemeteries? Who would claim ownership there? -Original Message- From: Brian Burrer Sent: 3 Oct 2012 12:52:31 GMT To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Roadside Hunting and Ownership Greetings List, I have been following with interest the recent

[meteorite-list] Could Zaklodzie be from Mercury?

Interesting News Could Zaklodzie be from Mercury? http://www.space.com/17727-mercury-surface-rare-meteorites.html Mercury's Surface Resembles Rare Meteorites by Charles Q. Choi, SPACE.com Contributor Date: 24 September 2012 Time: 07:26 AM ET  Mercury has a surface unlike any other planet's

Re: [meteorite-list] Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis) (Includes Online Map)

I live in Bakersfield and I know three people at work who have gotten it. Very nasty stuff. Greg S Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:52:24 -0700 From: lebof...@lpl.arizona.edu To: oxytropidoce...@cox.net CC: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re:

[meteorite-list] Possible meteorites found after bang, light - Winnipeg Free Press

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/possible-meteorites-found-after-bang-light-166513896.html?device=mobile __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] SUTTER'S MILL in MetBull

Wow - that classification was fast, exactly one month. I guess now it needs to be compared to the other C's and if there are three alike, perhaps a brand new C-chondrite group. GregS -Original Message- From: Jeff Grossman Sent: 22 May 2012 21:31:47 GMT To:

Re: [meteorite-list] Sutter's Mill TKW Update - Friday May 18

What institution is doing the classification? GregS -Original Message- From: Jeff Grossman Sent: 18 May 2012 18:08:24 GMT To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Sutter's Mill TKW Update - Friday May 18 Once again, I've gotta take issue with calling a stone

[meteorite-list] SpaceX-Going to the Moon - semi-OT

All: I was listing to Science Friday on NPR and the were discussing the launch scheduled for this Saturday headed by SpaceX, and a question came up about going to the moon. Well if they did (and they are a private company), could they legally return with moon rocks and sell them on the open

Re: [meteorite-list] Sutter's Mill slices question, Impact Melt?

CM6 perhaps? -Original Message- From: Alan Rubin Sent: 17 May 2012 17:06:15 GMT To: meteorh...@aol.com,Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Sutter's Mill slices question, Impact Melt? A few CK6s have impact-melt zones within them, but I haven't seen any

Re: [meteorite-list] Confusing Misleading - (Was: AD: MURRAY, LA002 Mars meteorite, NWA2999, Barbotan...............)

I agree, a 'fall' cannot be a hammer, only a single stone can be, so it should always be a 'hammer stone' - GregS -Original Message- From: Meteorite-Hunting.com Sent: 15 May 2012 18:15:20 GMT To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Confusing Misleading -

Re: [meteorite-list] Using an airship to spot good search areas

Could they be trying to take images to generate an image of a possible strewn field. Then try And locate possible areas to hunt. I think a birds eye view like this would be helpful, although, they could use Google. -Original Message- From: Matson, Robert D. Sent: 3 May 2012 19:53:54

Re: [meteorite-list] Stolen meteorites resurface!

Grest news Greg S -Original Message- From: Matson, Robert D. [UNK] Sent: 1 May 2012 22:58:39 GMT To: Jim Strope,meteorite central Subject: [meteorite-list] Stolen meteorites resurface! Excellent news! Looks promising that a trail can be traced back to the original thief or thieves...

[meteorite-list] CM CA-Meteorite Fall and the Lyrid Meteor Shower

All: I would like to congratulate Robert Ward for his (out of this world) find, and the best of luck to everyone else out in the field hunting. Could this be part of the Comet Thatcher (C/1861 G1)? As this 'fall' occurred during the tail end of the Lyrid Meteor Shower. I have heard some of the

[meteorite-list] Solar system mystery 'solved'

List: Any thoughts on this? Greg S. http://zeenews.india.com/news/space/solar-system-mystery-solved_770352.html Solar system mystery 'solved' Washington: Planetary scientists claim they may have discovered how chondrules, tiny particles found in meteorites, formed at the beginning of the

Re: [meteorite-list] Iron Blebs in Chondrites (Need photos!)

Eric- I have a NWA 869 with a iron bleb on the exterior of the meteorite- pretty cool -Original Message- From: Erik Fisler Sent: 28 Mar 2012 23:03:58 GMT To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Iron Blebs in Chondrites (Need photos!) Does anyone have any

Re: [meteorite-list] Auction Kings meteorite - $2000 Sikhote Alin

Michael: I watch this show as I'm fascinated will all kinds of collectables, and this is an old episode which first aired about a year ago. The auction house is based in Atlanta GA. I agree that it was very high, but the is the nature of autions. Perhaps try one near and see what happens. Greg

Re: [meteorite-list] Auction Kings meteorite - $2000 Sikhote Alin

I've seen this show a number of times and there was no reserve, for some reason there just was a lot of bidding. Greg S -Original Message- From: Count Deiro Sent: 23 Mar 2012 21:54:25 GMT To:

Re: [meteorite-list] New Find

Larry: Looks like an amazing find. You are quite the meteorite hunter. I super congratulations to you. I hope you can find more from the same fall. Greg S -Original Message- From: Larry Atkins Sent: 10 Mar 2012 23:42:17 GMT To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re:

Re: [meteorite-list] STOLEN METEORITES

Gary: I'm so sorry to hear of your bad news. I hope the scum gets caught soon, and you get everything returned. Greg S -Original Message- From: Gary Fujihara Sent: 6 Mar 2012 09:21:47 GMT To: MeteorList Subject: [meteorite-list] STOLEN METEORITES Aloha, Sometime between January 27 and

Re: [meteorite-list] Stolen Campo Alert, Tucson Gem Show

Geoff: I'm sorry to hear this bad news, I hope you all the best in getting your meteorites returned. Greg S -Original Message- From: Meteorite Men Sent: 27 Jan 2012 06:00:24 GMT To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Stolen Campo Alert, Tucson Gem Show Dear

[meteorite-list] Test

Test please ignore GregS -Original Message- From: karmaka Sent: 20 Jan 2012 19:21:50 GMT To: met-list Subject: [meteorite-list] Chris Herd talking about the Tissint meteorite - NPR 'Science Friday' NPR's 'Science Friday' with Chris Herd of the University of Alberta talking about the

[meteorite-list] Test

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[meteorite-list] test

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[meteorite-list] Happy Holidays to my Meteorite Collecting Friends

I wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays too, As there are different celebrations… some for me and some for you. As we gaze into to the sky on Christmas night We may see Santa's sleigh dashing in flight, But there are other objects falling to earth

Re: [meteorite-list] Giant asteroid to pass close to Earth Tuesday

List: Does this increase the chance of having a meteorite fall? Greg S http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/08/us/asteroid-flyby/index.html?hpt=hp_c2 Giant asteroid to pass close to Earth Tuesday updated 2:55 PM EST, Tue November 8, 2011  Earth's close encounter with an asteroid The closest approach

[meteorite-list] First opal-like crystals discovered in meteorite

List: Intersting, Greg S http://scienceblog.com/46855/first-opal-like-crystals-discovered-in-meteorite/ First opal-like crystals discovered in meteorite Scientists have found opal-like crystals in the Tagish Lake meteorite, which fell to Earth in Canada in 2000. This is the first

Re: [meteorite-list] Long Live the Nakhla Dog! 100 Years Ago in Egypt 28JUN1911 28JUN2011

Happy Birthday El-Nakhla Greg S I heard this on the radio this morning on Star-Date as I was getting ready for work. A wonderful little radio broadcast I must say. Here's the site: http://stardate.org/radio/program/2011-06-28 More Moon and Mars June 28, 2011 Showers of any kind are

Re: [meteorite-list] OT More Wrongway GPS Navigation

List: The GPS may put on roads you have never heard of, or turns that don't appear to be there... but, I always arrive at my destination at the time the GPS says... having said that... how many years have we been using maps, and arriving at our destinations... just fine? Greg S

[meteorite-list] New Topic - Can you ID - Fusion Crust

List: I was wondering if anyone can ID a meteorite type solely on the fusion crust; like drinking different cokes or holding agate nodules and identifying the ones that are geodes. Imagine a number of half-cut meteorites on a table (cut-face down); could you ID the types of meteorite, and

[meteorite-list] The 100th Bulletin Now Out

List: I was looking a the lastest submissions in the Bulletin and noticed some OC's in the 100th Bulletin with the class: H~6, H~5, L~5... and so on. Apperently the tilde symbol means that the meteorite has an approximate petrologic type. So, what is the diiference between H5, H

[meteorite-list] Metal? in a Hematite Nodule

List: Has anyone cut a hematite nodule and found what looks like metal. Looks the same as the metal in meteorites. Could it be Specular Hematite? It is very magnetic (magnet attraction) Much Thanks, Greg S __

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Facebook

I love Facebook, it's just the people on it I can't stand He...he Greg S Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:14:42 -0400 From: meteoritem...@gmail.com To: e...@meteoritesusa.com CC: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] OT:

Re: [meteorite-list] New Colorado fall or faux?

This sounds like a romance novel to me Greg S From: scho...@mybluelight.com Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:26:09 + To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] New Colorado fall or faux? BUZ... (Low frequency WRONG

Re: [meteorite-list] Oklahoma Meteorite Hunt - Success!

Ruben: That is so cool! Looking forward to the article. Greg S Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2011 21:47:00 -0700 From: mrmeteor...@gmail.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Oklahoma Meteorite Hunt - Success! Hi all, I posted

[meteorite-list] ebay - Weird and Suspicious

List: I noticed this 17.5 lb meteorite that sold on May 20, but now it's on for sale again by the same person. Greg S

[meteorite-list] meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Hi #FIRSTNAME#

I was sick of feeling like a deadbeat meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com ive yet to find anything better than this I thought of you when I started it http://www.nbc10finance.com/articles/1923002/?ref=friend I couldnt let this chance slip away the best part is you can start at any time

Re: [meteorite-list] Old Woman Meteorite

Bill/List: Thanks for posting: How crazy is this: That fine young gentlemen who is cutting the Old Women meteorite (back in the the late '70's) is a friend of mine.  We grew up together in Maryland and we would go rockhounding and spelunking together.  He has worked for the Smithsonian for

[meteorite-list] Lorton Meteorite - SI

List: Found this too. Greg S http://mineralsciences.si.edu/collections/lorton.htm __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] Area man finds possible meteorite

List: It's hard to tell - but could be the real deal. Greg S http://www.newportindependent.com/news/x1836098748/Area-man-finds-possible-meteorite?photo=0 Area man finds possible meteorite By Chris WalkerIndependentPosted May 26, 2011 @ 12:29 PM   Newport, Ark. —Hickory Ridge resident Larry

Re: [meteorite-list] Injured self today - will be late on emails

Hmm...So I guess a meteorite impact scar would be the ultimate. Mike - please get well. Greg S From: mar...@meteoryt.net To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 20:49:28 +0200 Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Injured self today -

Re: [meteorite-list] non-magnetic meteorites?

David/List: I believe the following meteorites can have no, or negligible magnetic pull.RumurutiitesHowarditesEucrites - may have slight pullDiogenitesLunarsAubrites and perhaps Martian, but they may have a slight attraction Sounds very interesting Greg S

Re: [meteorite-list] My BEST meteorite-Wrong ever!!!

Ha... I found three of those once - all complete individuals. Greg S Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 17:03:56 -0700 From: jimwoodd...@gmail.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] My BEST meteorite-Wrong ever!!! Hi all! Just

Re: [meteorite-list] non-magnetic meteorites?

- On 5/24/11, Thunder Stone wrote: David/List: I believe the following meteorites can have no, or negligible magnetic pull.RumurutiitesHowarditesEucrites - may have slight pullDiogenitesLunarsAubrites and perhaps Martian, but they may have a slight

Re: [meteorite-list] noob questions

Ron: Also - make sure you have a really really really good pair of shoes or boots Best of luck, Greg S Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 09:50:51 -0700 From: raremeteori...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] noob

Re: [meteorite-list] Public reaction to the recent NASA Moon Rock bust

List: I was wondering: which is worse (for her), being convicted of fraud, or owning a lunar specimen and tying to sell it. Adults do the darndest things. Greg S Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 12:53:52 -0400 From: meteoritem...@gmail.com To:

[meteorite-list] Meteorite fell near Wynndel

List: I hope someone makes a find. Good luck to anyone out there, an be safe. Greg S http://www.dailytownsman.com/article/20110524/CRANBROOK0101/305249994/-1/cranbrook/meteorite-fell-near-wynndel Meteorite fell near Wynndel Last weekend's meteor over Cranbrook would have fallen north of

Re: [meteorite-list] Nice space junk

Still has 9 days left double yikes!!! Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 20:20:21 + From: actionshoot...@carolina.rr.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; cyna...@charter.net Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Nice space junk $3000.00 bolt...yikes!!

Re: [meteorite-list] Test your Meteorite Knowledge, Win a Free Assortment of Micromounts!

List: I have always wondered if every single NWA was classified, just how many 'new' discoveries would be made.  I realize it may not be practical (just think of the time and expense) by still interesting to think about. Greg S  From:

[meteorite-list] Meteowrongs - Collect?

Hello Listoids and Listees: I was wondering if anyone collects meteowrongs? I have actually thought about it, but have thrown so many away, I feel it's not worth it at this point. It would be interesting to see a large collection though. Greg S.

Re: [meteorite-list] Largest CAI?

My guess would be: Allende Check out Geoffs pic

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite ruster pictures wanted - Reward

Tim: Did you get my email with pics? it's weight is 550 grams. Greg S. From: midwestmet...@earthlink.net To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 23:10:35 -0600 Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite ruster pictures wanted -

Re: [meteorite-list] Mifflin, Amiss

Carl said: This stone was found in Wisconsin How do you know that for sure Carl?Where you there?Have you visited the person who found it? Sounds weak to me. Greg S. Date: Mon, 9 May 2011 02:58:42 -0400 From: cdtuc...@cox.net To:

Re: [meteorite-list] Mifflin, Amiss

List: I would like to add some additional information regarding the Mifflin I purchased in June of last year. I bought a 7 gram piece off of ebay. I quickly asked where it came from as I wanted to know for my collection and the email is shown below. An ~80 piece found on Shephard Road???

Re: [meteorite-list] Mifflin second lithology

Carl: Ok What is the TKW of this new lithology? Do you have a Map of where it's been found? Do you have any documentation at all?? Greg S. Date: Mon, 9 May 2011 15:05:10 -0400 From: cdtuc...@cox.net To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com;

Re: [meteorite-list] Mifflin second lithology

information as i do. that was my point. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Thunder Stone wrote: Carl: Ok What is the TKW of this new lithology? Do you have a Map of where it's been found? Do you have any documentation at all?? Greg S

Re: [meteorite-list] POP QUIZ Fridays Answer

Shawn: Is Yamato 691 the very first ever found in Antartica? It was 1969. Greg S Date: Mon, 9 May 2011 16:46:05 -0700 From: photoph...@yahoo.com To: carloselgua...@hotmail.com; ba...@chorus.net; cspr...@islandnet.com CC:

Re: [meteorite-list] Mifflin Update... and Real Mifflin Photos...

Stuart: I ended up with a piece as well and I have been looking at pics on the IMCA Encyclopedia and it looks like Chergach, an H5 that fell in 2007. Greg S From: actionshoot...@carolina.rr.com To: mikew...@gilanet.com; star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com Date: Sun, 8 May 2011 21:51:50 -0400

Re: [meteorite-list] Mifflin, Amiss

Jason: Thanks so much for shedding the light on this. It's too bad that even dealers you can trust get trapped into scams. It looks like a chunk of Chergach to me. Greg S. Date: Sat, 7 May 2011 18:12:16 -0700 From: jasonu...@gmail.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject:

Re: [meteorite-list] A New Nearby Oddball Planet

Perhaps a lot of Gold call it Planet 'Gold' From: sterling_k_w...@sbcglobal.net To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 17:44:23 -0500 Subject: [meteorite-list] A New Nearby Oddball Planet Back in January, there was a List

Re: [meteorite-list] Is Pena Blanca Springs meteorite a hammer stone?????

List: I would say 'Yes' If a stone lands in a swimming pool (man made) it will sink and hit the bottom of the pool. Would it be a hammer if the pool were empty? What if a meteorite landed in a birdbath - a hammer? That's my gram's worth. Greg S.

Re: [meteorite-list] Is Pena Blanca Springs meteorite a hammer stone?????

: [meteorite-list] Is Pena Blanca Springs meteorite a hammer stone? Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:27:55 -0600 To: stanleygr...@hotmail.com It is a dirt pond. Come on. This is out of control. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 15, 2011, at 3:21 PM, Thunder Stone wrote: List: I would

Re: [meteorite-list] mifflin

List: I'm I correct in that Mifflin was the last recovered fall? Greg S. Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:31:48 -0700 From: stevenarnold60...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] mifflin Good day list.It was one

Re: [meteorite-list] OT -Oil reserves, the reality

Oil prices increase for three reasons 1. Shortage of supply2. Increase in demand3. Instability in regions (countries) that supply oil (this creates the believe the price will increase in the future) In 2008 the increase was due to hedge funds and futures trading. Now let's get back to meteorites

[meteorite-list] Meteorite hunting (LAWS) by Country

List: This got me thinking: Is there any documented source (that's reliable and up to date) regarding the official laws for meteorite hunting, collecting, and selling for each country?  I have read a lot of views on this matter on the list and elsewhere, and it seems so silly not to have the

Re: [meteorite-list] Scientists Find New Type Of Mineral In Historic Meteorite (Wassonite - Yamato 691)

List: I have always wondered why there are minerals found on meteorites (asteroids) and not on earth (terrestrial) rocks.  Is it the less gravity?  Is it the lack of Oxygen? Or some other factors. Really interesting stuff. Greg S. From:

[meteorite-list] Color of OC's by Staining or by Trace Elements

Hi List: I hope everyone is well. I have a question regarding the 'color' of OC's through staining by some mineral influx or by oxidation.  It appears most fresh OC's start out as a light beige or tan color; then through time the metal rusts and they often turn yellowish, orange, or brownish -

Re: [meteorite-list] MESSENGER Sends Back First Image of Mercury from Orbit

I see Angrites... I see Angrites... It's amazing how similar it looks to the moon. Awesome picture. Greg S. From: baa...@zagami.jpl.nasa.gov To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:40:43 -0700 Subject: [meteorite-list]

Re: [meteorite-list] Martian Sedimentary Rocks: Where are they?

List: One would think that perhaps (one) would have some evidence of fusion crust on it out of the 30,000 plus meteorites found.  Could sedimentary rocks on Mars be more rare the igneous?  So rare that the chances of a piece being ejected off be very very slim. I alway wonder to myself while

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 21, 2011

Now, Why can't I find a meteorite like that? Beautiful specimen - Thanks for sharing. Greg S. Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:10:42 -0700 From: mich...@rocksfromspace.org To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 21, 2011

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: RISKS OF NUCLEAR POWER

I wonder how many people have died from solar, wind, and hydroelectric power? You forget the long term impact of radiation exposure. Don't get me wrong, Nuclear power is good when safety precautions are in place, but we seem to wait for disasters and then respond to them. I have been an

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Solar Power

Michael - well said. I friend of mine in Colorado built her house that is entirely self-suffiecient using solor power. Greg S. Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:16:56 -0700 From: m...@meteoriteguy.com Subject: OT: Solar Power To:

[meteorite-list] Nasa builds meteor-tracking 'Fireball Network'

List: Now this sounds interesting. Greg S. http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-03/16/nasa-fireball-network US space agency Nasa is planning to cover the United States with cameras facing upward to track meteorites as they enter the atmosphere. The scheme, which has been named

Re: [meteorite-list] Oman prison saga

Wow Michael - what an incredible story.  I'm so glad both you and Robert are home safe and sound.  Just makes you think how good we have it in here in American, and at times many take it for granted. I wish both of you many safe and successful hunting adventures in the future and look forward

[meteorite-list] Question Regarding Fusion Crust

Hi List: Is there a way to tell if a meteorite is a Chondrite by looking at the fusion crust, or looking a just the exterior?  I have noticed many times meteorites pictured and they are fully crusted, but are called chondrites.  Is it just experience of looking at many chondrites or something

Re: [meteorite-list] Welcome Home

List: I think we should give Michael Farmer a chance... what about forgiveness and giving people a second chance? If things get personal, then deal with it at that point. I think his input to the list would be valuable since he is one of the preeminent collectors and has had many unique

[meteorite-list] Another Odd Item on Ebay

List: Found this on Ebay - quite odd I must say. I love the first sentance in the description, This Specimen is very similar to a golf ball I think that's a red flag. The question is: What is it?

Re: [meteorite-list] Where is all the Murchison???

I got word that a lot of it is being sliced real' thin... I just think it's one of the most sought after meteorites, so it's hard to find.  Also, I'm sure a lot of it is in institutions for study. I remember a few years back I try to find some on the web... very few piece available.  I finally

Re: [meteorite-list] Help with Ebay bidding

All: I also purchased one of those very (thin) specimens and I must say it is striking.  I think the industry puts too much on just price/gram.  There are so many other factors that gives meteorites their value.  Just keep in mind that if you are satisfied with the price, then all is good;

[meteorite-list] Looking for a Free Chondrule 5 mm or Larger

List: I'm looking for a nice complete 'free' chondrule of good size: 5 mm (the larger the better). It's important that it must be complete and be a sphere and have a nice surface. Much Thanks and contact me off-list. Greg S.

Re: [meteorite-list] Looking for a Loose Chondrule 5 mm or Larger

Ok Folks: I just noticed that I said Free Chondrule well, of course I'm willing to pay for it. I mean loose chondrule. Greg S. From: stanleygr...@hotmail.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 10:45:15 -0800 Subject:

Re: [meteorite-list] A racetrack meteorite!

That is an Out of This World find Nick.  Simply amazing. I wonder however, if the meteorite was under water when the track was made.   The force of water would be much greater then that of air.  By the the depth of the track - it had to be mud.  With the wind creating currents in the water, the

Re: [meteorite-list] A racetrack meteorite!

Sorry Paul, I should have said Paul (I said Nick) Greg S. From: stanleygr...@hotmail.com To: mojave_meteori...@cox.net; cetu...@shaw.ca; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 11:33:32 -0800 Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] A

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 7, 2011

Wow - it just keeps amazing me that more and more awesome meteorites keep getting discovered. What a fun hobby. Greg S. Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 12:28:32 -0800 From: mich...@rocksfromspace.org To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject:

Re: [meteorite-list] Taking a meteorite strike to the Bank

Richard: Do you see the bit on 1000 ways to Die Actually, if I recieved a small scar (maybe on my hand, arm or back) - What would I be worth? If I found the meteorite - even better. But - I really don't think I would want to be hit, maybe someone else (who will remain nameless) but not

Re: [meteorite-list] changed to: Trials and Tribulations We'll Be living With For a While

All: In the video I get the sence that the landowner is mad because he was promised a lot of money (I don't think he wants his rocks back) he just wants the money he was promosed; whether it is right or wrong, I think that is the reason for him being angry and going to the media. I think

Re: [meteorite-list] changed to: Trials and Tribulations We'll Be living With For a While

I find it amazing and disheartening that a meteorite can be looked upon as no good and almost worthless. In all my years as a collector I have never seen this, and I think it's sad in a way, as the goal of making money has somehow started to supersede the enjoyment of being a meteorite hunter

Re: [meteorite-list] The Trials and Tribulations in Dealing with Landowners

List: I think this will put a “black eye” on meteorite hunters regardless of the turnout. I remember in West I talked to some landowners who let meteorite hunters on their property, and they told me that some of the hunters had stolen some of their finds and skipped out on paying, so they

Re: [meteorite-list] A Survey for Collectors

Question #1 - Rarety, uniqness and aesthetics - in that order Question #2 - I would say dealer websites are the starting point Question #3 - I would say CV's, CO's and CK's, I see the most growth in CC's as there as the facination with them containing carbon and the possible like to life

Re: [meteorite-list] The Trials and Tribulations in Dealing with Landowners

From: Thunder Stone To: almi...@localnet.com; cyna...@charter.net Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Mon, February 21, 2011 10:11:34 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] The Trials and Tribulations in Dealing with Landowners List: I think this will put a “black eye” on meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Strange things found while hunting for meteorites : )

I found a bowling ball in the middle of the desert From: rickm...@earthlink.net To: tbe...@cableone.net; raremeteori...@yahoo.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:07:40 -0800 Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Strange things

Re: [meteorite-list] The Trials and Tribulations in Dealing withLando wners

Steve: I guess the Media-Wrong not Media-Right There is always two sides to a story. Greg S. To: altm...@meteorite-martin.de; meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com From: meteorh...@aol.com Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:26:35 + Subject: Re:

[meteorite-list] Magnetic Attraction to Meteorites

Hi List: I have been wondering something for a while now: What types of meteorites have none (or very little) magnetic attraction to a neodymium magnet? Lunars Matian Nak Cha She – maybe slight attraction Diogenite – some do Aubrite Howardite – slight Eucrite – some may have slight

[meteorite-list] What Happend Two Years Ago TODAY

List: Does anyone remember what happened two years ago today? Just amazing how fast time goes by. Sorry I have no givaways. Greg S. __ Visit the Archives at

Re: [meteorite-list] Help Self Classify Pair my new stone

Richard: It's hard for me from a photo... even a good one you you have, I would say an 'H' as the metal looks fairly abundant, small flakes and evenly distributed. Does not look like a 3 or a 6, so perhaps an H4 or H5. As to the shock and weathering.. hard to tell. Remember, this is just

[meteorite-list] Surface Area or Weight

All: I think this may have been discussed on the list in the past, but I'm not sure. When it comes to meteorite’s value (especially rare types) is the value based solely on the weight of the specimen? Or can the total surface area be a factor? Take this as an example: Say you have 1

Re: [meteorite-list] “Where Did We Come From? NOVA Science NOW

Looking forward to it. Just shows the importance of both the Hunter and the Scientist, to better understand the cosmos. Greg S. Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:44:10 -0700 From: mrmeteor...@gmail.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject:

Re: [meteorite-list] Italian Superbolide 8FEB2011

Looks like the real deal Get your tickets now and pack you bags. Greg S. Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 14:08:13 -0800 From: drtan...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Italian Superbolide 8FEB2011 Dear List: Just

Re: [meteorite-list] TUCSON AUCTION

List: Isn't that the way auctions are supposed to be; some items sell for a low price and some high. It just depends on the mood of the bidders. I watched the webcast myself and really enjoyed it (thanks Rubin), and I can say... I wish I was there during the bidding of some items, as they

[meteorite-list] Man Made Meteorite

I found this interesting http://cgi.ebay.com/Salyut-7-Electronic-components-Man-made-meteorite-/110644588237?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item19c2ee6ecd Greg S. __ Visit the Archives at

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