[meteorite-list] RE: what country is the hardest to get meteorites from?

2006-01-07 Thread Marco Langbroek
Or a Dutch (4 meteorites). There are a few pieces around of the market, but rare and for (for me) unaffordable prices (indication: $600/gram for the Glanerbrug LL5). But indeed, the Danish beat us all given their meteorite laws. Although there is some Cape York around on the market, and that

[meteorite-list] Von Steinen, die vom Himmel fallen (About Stones, that fall from the Sky)

2006-01-07 Thread Christian Anger
Hi all, especially the German, Swiss and Austrian list members which are not member of the German Meteorite_list ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) The NHM Vienna starts the new year again with activities in meteoritics. Already in January is the first evening lecture. Von Steinen, die vom Himmel fallen

[meteorite-list] looking for OUR STONE PELTED PLANET

2006-01-07 Thread Steve Arnold, Chicago!!
Good morning list.I know a bunch of you have OUR STONE PELTED PLANET.I am looking for a nice copy to add to small ,but growing meteorite book collection.I saw on amazon.com 3 forsale,as low as $189 up to $400.If anyone can offer up one to me for reasonable price I will buy it.But please bring it

Re: [meteorite-list] RE: what country is the hardest to get meteorites from?

2006-01-07 Thread M come Meteorite Meteorites
Italy its the same, onlt 2-3 meteorites its available...Alfianello its normaly in the marketbut ask a piece of Siena or Valdinizza or Borgo S.Donnino or Renazzo.nothing. Matteo --- Marco Langbroek [EMAIL PROTECTED] ha scritto: Or a Dutch (4 meteorites). There are a few pieces

Re: [meteorite-list] Typos in Met.Bull. 87, p. A230

2006-01-07 Thread Meteoriteshow
Dear Bernd, Jeff and All, I had seen those mistakes right after the publication of the corresponding Meteoritical Bulletin and I remember that Bertrand Devouard, who did the classification, had informed the Nom Com about it... Actually, here are the exact dates of find for the tanezrouft

Re: [meteorite-list] Very cool Impact Crater on Mars

2006-01-07 Thread Meteoriteshow
Thanks Pete, it's really amazing! Fred B - Original Message - From: Pete Pete [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 12:34 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Very cool Impact Crater on Mars Amazing hi-res pictures at the source site:

Re: [meteorite-list] Fukang meteorite

2006-01-07 Thread Matt Morgan
Or on the other hand, it can be completely stable. I have had 4 slices now for a few months that show no signs of rusting whatsoever. These were taken from an external chunk on the top of the mass. So just like Brenham, it depends where the piece came from and how it was finished. I have an

Re: [meteorite-list] New Year Quiz - I want more answers

2006-01-07 Thread Stefan Brandes
Olivine crystals in a dark matrix :) just a thought... Stefan Hi all, I only got 9 answers, that's not enough. Everybody sleeping on the list ? so once again : what is it ? http://www.austromet.com/CollnPics/Quiz01.jpg http://www.austromet.com/CollnPics/Quiz02.jpg

RE: [meteorite-list] Nickel test

2006-01-07 Thread Kevin Forbes
G'day List, just a tad more of something to add to the data pot. Foundries often cast mining machinery parts using an alloy known at the foundry as NiHard. I worked at a foundry for a while. NiHard can be made from cast iron with a small amount of new nickel in the form of ingot thrown into

Re: [meteorite-list] New Year Quiz - I want more answers

2006-01-07 Thread David Weir
Lime jello phenocrysts within a black cherry jello groundmass? David --- Hi all, I only got 9 answers, that's not enough. Everybody sleeping on the list ? so once again : what is it ? http://www.austromet.com/CollnPics/Quiz01.jpg

Re: [meteorite-list] New Year Quiz - I want more answers

2006-01-07 Thread tracy latimer
The Fungi from Yuggoth!! Seriously, whatever-it-is is beautiful, although I suspect it is terrestrial. I wonder what it would look like if it were slabbed up rather than presented in fragments. Tracy Latimer From: David Weir [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite List

Re: [meteorite-list] Fukang meteorite

2006-01-07 Thread meteoritehunter
Then like Brenham or Brahin, you pays your money and you takes your chances? Brenham and Brahin cost like 90% less than Fukang, so paying $1 or $2 gram and losing it is not like spending $20 or $25 gram on Fukang and not having a clue where your piece came from. How is a buyer going to know if

Re: [meteorite-list] Doom From The Sky

2006-01-07 Thread Kevin Forbes
Hi List, quite a few years ago now, the U.S. suspected and/or accused South Afica of testing nuclear weapons in it's vicinity. To the Sth East of South Africa in the Indian Ocean. I believe the Vela satellites had nothing to do with this, as they detected gamma ray bursts. This event produced

Re: [meteorite-list] Fukang meteorite

2006-01-07 Thread Matt Morgan
Agreed Mike, you do take your chances on buying ANY meteorite. It aint like buying coins. All I was trying to get at is you can't make blanket statements that this one doesn't rust, but that one does. It depends on where the piece came from and the preparation. I've spent 20-25/g on Imilac to

[meteorite-list] New Year Quiz - the solution

2006-01-07 Thread Christian Anger
Hi all, it is picritic olivine-basalt found in Margi, Troodos on the isle Zyprus. pictures number 01 and 03 show the rough side, pictures 02 and 04 show cut and polished face. Yes, it may be a good Pallasitewrong, looking like the Al Mahbas Pallasite. the nearest guess: Fukang - Andi Gren

Re: [meteorite-list] Fukang meteorite

2006-01-07 Thread meteoritehunter
Yes Matt, I understand, but you cant just make it so simple as well. We all know that some Brahin is crap, some is superb, same with Brenham. Yet I have never seen Esquel rust, nor Seymchan, nor Glorietta. This comes from the fact that people have been touting how nice Fukang is (and I agree,

Re: [meteorite-list] Fukang meteorite

2006-01-07 Thread Matt Morgan
Point taken. Matt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes Matt, I understand, but you cant just make it so simple as well. We all know that some Brahin is crap, some is superb, same with Brenham. Yet I have never seen Esquel rust, nor Seymchan, nor Glorietta. This comes from the fact that people have

Re: [meteorite-list] Call for Photos

2006-01-07 Thread Michael L Blood
Hi all, I am in the process of putting together a METEORITE FRIENDS web page. Now, the fact is, there are only about 3 meteorite collectors or dealers I have ever encountered I don't consider a friend. I have several collector friends that have never bought from me, so, it doesn't mean

Re: [meteorite-list] Fukang meteorite

2006-01-07 Thread M come Meteorite Meteorites
For me the unique method is I buy a slice of Fukang and I see, with the humidity here, if born rusty or notfor the moment only Esquel, Imilac, Seymchan, Glorieta - but not slice - and Marjalathi have pass the test...Brenham destroyed, brahin the same, Admire a ruin, Ahumada the same,

[meteorite-list] MeteoriteTimes Magazine for January is now up!

2006-01-07 Thread Paul Harris
Happy New Year Everyone! MeteoriteTimes Magazine for January is now up. http://www.meteoritetimes.com/ We're looking forward to seeing everyone in Tucson soon! Happy reading everyone! Paul and Jim ** Paul Harris

Re: [meteorite-list] Fukang meteorite

2006-01-07 Thread Impactika
In a message dated 1/7/2006 10:38:19 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes Matt, I understand, but you cant just make it so simple as well. We all know that some Brahin is crap, some is superb, same with Brenham. Yet I have never seen Esquel rust, nor Seymchan, nor

[meteorite-list] meteorites without specimen cards

2006-01-07 Thread Steve Arnold, Chicago!!
Hi and good afternoon list.Something that really pisses me off is when you buy a meteorite on ebay,from either prominent meteorite people or people who are not so reliable.I just picked up a 40 slice of julesburg,colorado with a huss # on it and it came WITHOUT a specimen card.I admit,I have sold

Re: [meteorite-list] Fukang meteorite

2006-01-07 Thread Matt Morgan
Mine did not come from John or Marvin. It was prepared by Marlin Cilz. Matt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 1/7/2006 10:38:19 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes Matt, I understand, but you cant just make it so simple as well. We all know that some Brahin

RE: [meteorite-list] meteorites without specimen cards

2006-01-07 Thread Kevin Forbes
Hi, a few times, I have had several specimens turn up on the same day, most with cards a few without, without can mean I have to do a search of my purchases over the last couple of months looking for the seller. The mystery meteorite search. I believe a meteorite should be shipped with name

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites without specimen cards

2006-01-07 Thread Dave Carothers
Hi Steve and List, My $0.02. I appreciate the sellers that provide specimen cards and I have them made them up for myself. Steve... You can't force the issue and it doesn't do any good to get pissed off. You state that you too have sold without providing specimen cards. OK, you're part of your

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites without specimen cards

2006-01-07 Thread Dave Carothers
Hi Steve and List, My $0.02. I appreciate the sellers that provide specimen cards and I have them made them up for myself. Steve... You can't force the issue and it doesn't do any good to get pissed off. You state that you too have sold without providing specimen cards. OK, you're part of your

Re: [meteorite-list] New Year Quiz - the solution

2006-01-07 Thread Ingo Herkstroeter
Hope we will get this sort of meteorite related Quiz frequently!!! I think understanding terrestrial rocks and learn how to destinguish between them and meteorites, is a enrichment for everyone, especially if they´re so similar (in composition etc.) to meteorites. Ingo --- Ursprüngliche

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites without specimen cards

2006-01-07 Thread Michael L Blood
Good topic, Steve, Specimen Cards are an interesting phenomenon. As a dealer, I always make cards for stock I purchase and resell and never pass on the card of the seller from whom I made the purchase. However, when selling a collection for a collector or the like, I include any and all

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites without specimen cards

2006-01-07 Thread Stefan Brandes
Steve, in November I bought four slices from you, three WITHOUT any specimen card only one with a reference card from BA-Meteorites. I personally think it would be fine to know the history of a piece, if it´s still an original slice, or if it had been crushed to pieces by someone, selling

[meteorite-list] chondrule questions

2006-01-07 Thread Phil Morgan
Hello everyone, I recently cut a little NWA and am interested in any opinions on some things I found in it. This is my first attempt at taking pictures through my rather inexpensive microscope but hopefully you'll get the idea. Does this look like one of those bleached chondrules that Jeff

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites without specimen cards

2006-01-07 Thread dfreeman
From a sellers stand point, I put together a bill of sale/shipping formcards are a niceity to me but every jerk in the country starts whining about how he wants his ideal card custom made to fit his peticular needs and to match his cards already in his collection so I gave up a long time

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites without specimen cards

2006-01-07 Thread meteoritehunter
Steve, come on now, if you can use a computer, you can use Microsoft Word or Works and create a business card, if you can do that, it is simple to then make a specimen card. I print them by the thousands, it takes 5 minutes to make a new card once you save a template. Mike --

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites without specimen cards

2006-01-07 Thread M come Meteorite Meteorites
Right, every meteorite arrive to me for sale I write immediatly the card with Word, in few minutes you have ready the cardsif not mistake an IMCA member should know these things, Steve Matteo --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] ha scritto: Steve, come on now, if you can use a computer, you can use

[meteorite-list] test - please delete

2006-01-07 Thread R. N. Hartman
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