[meteorite-list] Beware misrepresented Sericho on eBay

2021-07-15 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Listees, If you see thin-sliced Sericho that is clear-coated on eBay, beware. There are several (?) sellers on eBay offering nice-looking Sericho pieces that allow light to pass through the crystals, and the specimens have been clear-coated with an acrylic-type substance. The listings are all

[meteorite-list] AD- Admire Pallasite Slices, Unclassifieds (Possible CV3), Canyon Diablo Sand (Old Collection), Dominican Amber

2021-07-10 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, In this offering are meteorites, pallasites, amber, and some rare crater floor sand from the Canyon Diablo crater. The meteorites include some nice stabilized slices of Admire pallasite, a vial of Chelyabinsk peas, and Unclassified (Possible CV3) fragments covered in

Re: [meteorite-list] Breja

2021-07-10 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?sea==names=contains=50=ge==Algeria=name=All=All0=Normal%20table==1 On 7/10/21, Albert Jambon via Meteorite-list wrote: > Algeria > > > Le 09/07/2021 à 19:14, John Lutzon via Meteorite-list a écrit : >> Hello, >> >> Does anyone have thoughts on

Re: [meteorite-list] Fake lunars

2021-05-24 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Link was broken, but maybe it was removed. Here is a link to the seller's store. It's full of river rocks and what looks like a handful of misrepresented ordinary chondrites - https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/NEWMOONMETEORITES?ref=l2-about-shopname Thanks for pointing this out Daniel. Etsy members

[meteorite-list] Ad: 30%-OFF Sitewide Sale - Meteorites, Fossils, Gemstones, Displays, and Collection Kits

2021-05-22 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Listees, I am offering a 30% OFF discount this weekend. Everything on the website is on sale - no exceptions. Use coupon code "metsale" at checkout to get the discount. Of interest are Chelyabinsk peas, Canyon Diablo irons, NWA 6077 ungrouped achondrite, Zagami micromounts, and many others.

Re: [meteorite-list] SALE: BUR-ABOR, AN INCOMPARABLE METEORITE SPECIMEN – MAIN MASS

2021-05-18 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Darn. I just spent my last half-million on a new private jet. LOL. On 5/18/21, Elizabeth Grose via Meteorite-list wrote: > > NOW AVAILABLE AT AUCTION > BUR-ABOR, AN INCOMPARABLE METEORITE SPECIMEN – MAIN MASS > Iron, medium octahedrite IIIAB > Northeastern Province, Kenya >

[meteorite-list] New Type of Quasi-Crystal found in Trinitite

2021-05-17 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi List, Quasi-crystals have been previously found in meteorites, and now one has been found in a sample of trinitite. Link - https://www.sciencenews.org/article/new-quasi-crystal-formed-first-atomic-bomb-test And no, I do not have any red trinitite available. But, I do have the ordinary

[meteorite-list] Met Bull Update : Djadjarm Iran Fall (2020) and others.

2021-04-26 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Listees, There are 50 new approvals from all around the world, including the Djadjarm fall from Iran. Link - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?sea==names=contains=50=ge==All=name=All=All2=Normal%20table==0 Updated listing of all known falls since Jan 01, 2000 -

[meteorite-list] Met Bull Update : Motopi Pan and Punggur falls are approved.

2021-04-25 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Listees, The Motopi Pan howardite fall from 2018, and the Punggur H7-melt fall from Jan 2021 have been approved. Link - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?sea==names=contains=50=ge==All=name=All=All7=Normal%20table==0 List of all known falls since January 2000 -

[meteorite-list] Fireball over Florida - and, dealers who take Bitcoin?

2021-04-15 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi List, This post is a two-fer. #1) Does anyone know if the recent Florida fireball was favorable to drop meteorites on land, or would they have fallen into the drink? Link - https://www.livescience.com/fireball-florida-video.html #2) Several years ago, I received a tiny amount of Bitcoin as

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update : Omani Ureilites and Lots of Them.

2021-04-10 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Yo dawg, I heard you like Omani ureilites with your Omani ureilites. (Sorry, I couldn't resist) There is Met Bull update today with 40 new approvals, including a gaggle of Ureilites from Oman. I thought Oman was off-limits to meteorite prospecting.or by non-Omanis only maybe. Are these

Re: [meteorite-list] Washington SpaceX fall event: debris recovered

2021-04-03 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Marco and List, I have a question about ownership and legality of these manmade artifacts that fall from space and are found on private property. What is the law regarding objects that originate from private entities? I understand that if part of a NASA object falls on your land, that it is

[meteorite-list] Announcement : First American Lunar Meteorite Found!

2021-04-01 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Attention Listees and Innocent Bystanders! The first USA lunar meteorite has been recovered. It contains Martian blood vessels and Lunar fossils. It is without question the most fascinating meteorite ever found. More details and photos -

[meteorite-list] Met Bull update : 49 new approvals, including numerous planetaries and Vestans

2021-03-29 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi List, There is a new Meteoritical Bulletin update with 49 new approvals. Link - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?sea=%2A=names=contains=50=ge==All=name=All=All7=Normal%20table==0 --

[meteorite-list] AD : Irons, Pallasites, Stones - Canyon Diablo, Sericho, Gao and more.

2021-03-28 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, I have some new Canyon Diablo iron meteorites, including a rare slice of graphite nodule. I have also discounted the prices on the Sericho pallasites and Gao Guenie stones. Use coupon code “metlist” at checkout for 20% OFF your entire order. NEW SPECIMENS : Canyon

Re: [meteorite-list] Not an answer they like

2021-03-18 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Tracy, Block their email address and forget about it. Not worth the hassle. They'll keep it up until they find some other quack who validates their belief. Then the rock will end up on eBay with a poorly-worded description, blurry photos, and a Buy it Now price of $10k or more. Best regards,

[meteorite-list] Ad - Chelyabinsk Peas, Oriented Gao Stones, Campo Iron Wedges, Vaca Muerta Nuggets, Dalgety Downs, Zagami, more

2021-02-26 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Collectors and Listees, I have a batch of new specimens available that includes some nice whole Gao stones with aerodynamic shapes, early-recovery Chelyabinsk peas, uncut Vaca Muerta fragments, and several others. Use coupon code "metlist" at checkout for 20% OFF your entire order. New

[meteorite-list] Fake Black Beauty on eBay (and others)

2021-02-26 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
I've been seeing a lot of this lately. Hijacked NWA numbers being used to sell bogus rocks. The sellers usually have a zero feedback (or low number) and the item descriptions are usually just one line with very few details. This fake Black Beauty is just the latest example. I see several similar

Re: [meteorite-list] Christies auction results

2021-02-24 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
I wish the person who paid $350,000.00 USD for a 4-inch Muonionalusta sphere would send me some of what they were smoking during the bidding. LOL. On 2/23/21, Kevin Kichinka via Meteorite-list wrote: > Team Meteorite: > > Who needs Bitcoin, when you can own meteorites? > > Please review the

[meteorite-list] Met Bull Update : 25 new North African meteorites

2021-02-21 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi List, There is a new Meteoritical Bulletin update. There are 25 new approvals from several different desert localities. Link - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?sea==names=contains=50=ge==All=name=All=All1=Normal%20table==0 --

[meteorite-list] AD : New Rare Micros - NWA 12518 LL(L)3, NWA 13385 CVred, Chwichiya 005 CO3, Zhob H3-4 Fall, and some Campo del Cielo iron cuts

2021-01-23 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, I have many new specimens available today, including some Campo del Cielo iron cuts, and part slices and fragments of some rare types (CO3, CVred, LL(L)3) and the Zhob fall from Pakistan. As always, use coupon code "metlist" at checkout for 20% OFF your entire order. 

[meteorite-list] Met Bull Update - Lunars, Nakhlite, and OC's

2021-01-18 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Listees and Bulletin Watchers, There are six new approvals, including two lunars, a martian, and two Algerian meteorites (remember when nobody would classify the latter?). Link -

[meteorite-list] Met Bull Update - 20 new approvals, including two falls (Tihigrin and Madura Cave)

2021-01-17 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi List, There is a new Meteoritical Bulletin database update with 20 new approvals going back to 2007. This includes two new falls from 2020. Link - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?sea=%2A=names=contains=50=ge==All=name=All=All7=Normal%20table==0 Best regards, MikeG --

[meteorite-list] All shipments to the UK are hereby suspended until further notice.

2021-01-12 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi List, In light of new tax regulations brought on by Brexit in the UK, I will no longer accept orders from the UK. I don't want to do this, but it just isn't worth it for me to start learning a whole new raft of regulations just to conduct a tiny sliver of my business. I have some good

[meteorite-list] AD: Gatuto, Ungrouped Achondrite, CO3.3, Lunar, EL-Melt, Polished OC Slices and Endcuts, More!

2020-08-22 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, I have a lot of new material available. Use coupon code "metlist" at checkout for 20% OFF your order. :) This is a looong sales list, so be sure to consult the notes below and take your time to look over the entire list. There is a lot of new stuff there and some

Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of the Sericho Pallasite

2020-08-16 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Michael and List, In my experience, I find that Sericho is a lot like Brenham. Most of it is prone to rust, but there are some specimens that were more stable to start with and when properly prepared those specimens tend to be hold up pretty well. But, the real test will be a few more years

Re: [meteorite-list] Modern Burnishing

2020-08-15 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Jason and List, To put it very scientifically - it looks like fake dog poo. The practical joke fake poop you used to see advertised in the back of comic books with itching powder and x-ray specs. It's very strange, if it's natural. Best regards, MikeG On 8/14/20, Jason Utas via

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update : 51 new approvals, including many old early-NWA's, rare iron IIF, and more.

2020-08-03 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi List, Lots of new and interesting approvals in the latest Met Bull update. These include some early NWAs going back to 2002. Link - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?sea=%2A=names=contains=50=ge==All=name=All=All7=Normal%20table==1 --

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update : Erg Chech 002 Ungrouped Achondrite and 9 other desert finds

2020-07-19 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Listees, There is a new Met Bull update with 10 desert finds, including the new ungrouped achondrite Erg Chech 002 - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?sea==names=contains=50=ge==All=name=All=All1=Normal%20table==0 --

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update : Congrats to Twink Monrad for her 2011 find, and other desert finds (Iran, Mauritania, Algeria)

2020-07-18 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Listees, There is a new Meteoritical Bulletin database update today with four new approvals from around the world. Twink Monrad's 2011 find from the Cat Mountain strewnfield has been classified as "Golden Gate Mountain". Link -

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update : 25 new approvals from around the world, including many achondrites

2020-07-07 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Listees, There is a fresh batch of approvals from localities around the world, including several achondrites and planetaries, Link - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?sea=%2A=names=contains=50=ge==All=name=All=All2=Normal%20table==0 --

Re: [meteorite-list] 50mm Sphere Collection - I am at an Impasse

2020-07-06 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi David, Graham beat me to it. With lunar prices at historic lows, now would be a good time to get a lunar sphere made. :) A moldavite sphere would be spectacular, but difficult to achieve for obvious reasons. Best regards, MikeG On 7/5/20, Graham Ensor via Meteorite-list wrote: > Hi

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update : Gatuto is offical (Kenya, 04-24-20), Several other old falls revised, numerous new desert approvals

2020-07-05 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Listees, There is a varied update to the Met Bulletin. Many new approvals and some revisions. Also, the recent Gatuto Kenya fall is now official. Link - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?sea==names=contains=50=ge==All=name=All=All2=Normal%20table==0 --

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update : Novo Mesto (Slovenia 02-28-20 fall) is approved, numerous NWA and desert meteorites (some old)

2020-07-03 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Listees, There are 24 new approvals in the Met Bulletin today. These include the new Novo Mesto fall and many desert finds going back to 2007. Link - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?sea=%2A=names=contains=50=ge==All=name=All=All2=Normal%20table==0 --

[meteorite-list] Ad: 30% OFF Sale on everything - meteorites, impactites, fossils, and memorabilia

2020-06-28 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Listees, I hope everyone is staying home and staying safe during this pandemic. Be smart and listen to the scientists. :) I am offering a 30%-OFF discount on everything in the store. Use coupon code "science" at checkout to get the discount. Link - https://www.galactic-stone.com Thanks for

[meteorite-list] Test - Please Ignore

2020-06-28 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
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[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - 36 new desert approvals, including Martians and many OC's

2020-06-27 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
There is a new Meteoritical Bulletin update with 36 new approvals from hot deserts around the world. Link - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?sea=%2A=names=contains=50=ge==All=name=All=All7=Normal%20table==0 --

[meteorite-list] Airburst explosion may have destroyed ancient Syrian town

2020-06-20 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Ancient Syrian town destroyed by meteorite explosion airburst. New research suggests a cosmic explanation for the destruction of a pre-Biblical Syrian settlement. Link - https://www.space.com/comet-debris-destroyed-ancient-syrian-town.html --

[meteorite-list] Taqtaq-e Rasoul fall is approved, August 10, 2019, Iran

2019-11-03 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Listees, The August 10, 2019 Taqtaq-e Rasoul fall has been approved by Met Soc. Link - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=70632 List of all witnessed falls in the 21st century - http://galactic-stone.com/pages/falls Met Bull write-up : Taqtaq-e Rasoul 34° 36' 56"N, 45° 46'

[meteorite-list] Met Bull Update : Oued Sfayat fall is official (May 16, 2019 - H5/Algeria), Irons, Lunar, HED, and OC's

2019-09-26 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Listees, There are several new approvals today, including a new fall from Algeria and Oued Sfayat link - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=70533 All new approvals -

[meteorite-list] Will Breja ever be classified?

2019-09-15 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Re : the so-called "Breja" fall of May 01, 2010 in Morocco. I recall that a good bit of material from this fall appeared on the market for a period of time after the fall, then it got forgotten as newer and more interesting material surfaced later. It was a fresh OC with a battleship-grey matrix

[meteorite-list] Al Haggounia 001 FINALLY reclassified as EL Melt Rock!

2019-09-01 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Pigs are flying! Al Haggounia 001 has been updated in the Met Bull! Link - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=44857 There were also several other revisions and new approvals in the last two days. Best regards, MikeG --

[meteorite-list] Labor Day Hurricane Sale : New Meteorites, Nkayi Slices, Gold Basin Slices, Peace River Micros, Scrap Silver

2019-09-01 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, As Hurricane Dorian bears down on us here in Florida, I managed to acquire some new meteorite specimens from meteorite hunter Michael Farmer. These include some fragments of the rarely-offered Nkayi meteorite fall and beautiful polished slices of Gold Basin. The

[meteorite-list] 50% OFF Mega Sale - One Day Only for Astronomical Deals

2019-08-25 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, Summer has been slow, so to generate a little excitement and sales, I am offering a rare 50%-OFF discount. Use coupon code "impact" at checkout to get the discount. If you are sitting there thinking - "Crap! I just ordered recently and I didn't get a big discount!" -

[meteorite-list] Ad- Peace River, Aguas Zarcas, Decorah Crater Fossil, 1cm magnet scale cubes, Pre-Cambrian Marburg Schist, and more!

2019-08-11 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors. Use coupon code "metlist" for 20% OFF all specimens listed below : Peace River (1963, Canada fall, L6, micromount) - https://galactic-stone.com/peace-river-1963-canada-witnessed-fall-meteorite-micromount/ Fossil gastropod in matrix (Decorah meteorite impact crater) -

[meteorite-list] Ad- Fresh Aguas Zarcas CM2 Fragments and New Fossils including one from a meteorite crater

2019-07-28 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, I have several fresh Aguas Zarcas meteorite fragments (prices reduced!) available from the recent fall in Costa Rica - https://galactic-stone.com/meteorites/meteorite-micromounts/aguas-zarcas-cm2/ I also have many new fossil specimens available, including one from a

[meteorite-list] Ad- Aguas Zarcas Endcuts and Windowed Fragments, New Ordovician Fossils, and bonus freebies for Father's Day!

2019-06-15 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, Just in time for Father’s Day! I received a new batch of fresh Aguas Zarcas meteorite fragments. Almost all have some fusion crust. Some of them are endcuts(!) - there aren’t many small cuts of this meteorite available and I have several. The larger pieces are still

[meteorite-list] Ad- Aguas Zarcas CM2 Meteorite Fragments and Micromounts, New Fossils (Mammoth, Megaldon, others)

2019-06-01 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, I have a new batch of Aguas Zarcas CM2 meteorite and some interesting new fossils available. Use coupon code "metlist" at checkout for 20% OFF your order. NEW AGUAS ZARCAS : Agua Zarcas, crusted fragment, .250g -

[meteorite-list] Meteoritos y meteoros en Costa Rica (verdaderos, posibles y falsos) - 2004 Scholarly article on Costa Rica meteorites (does not include Agua Zarcas)

2019-05-12 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
In light of the recent "Agua Zarcas" meteorite fall, here is a link to a PDF article about Costa Rican meteorites and fireballs (written in 2004). Link - https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/geologica/article/view/7241 Best regards, MikeG --

[meteorite-list] Ad: New Aqua Zarcas Costa Rica Meteorite Fall, Rare CM Type, Hammer Fall

2019-05-11 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors! On April 23, 2019, a bright fireball exploded over the rainforest in Costa Rica. Local residents were confused and amazed at the sight of black stones falling from the sky, crashing through roofs and peppering their gardens and fields. One stone penetrated the roof of a

Re: [meteorite-list] 15? New Falls in the year 2018 - an apparent bombardment

2019-04-28 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Al, Marcin, John, and List, Thank you Marcin for reminding me about the Libya fall. That inflates 2018's total to 16. Increased awareness of meteorites, more widespread camera usage, more sophisticated sky-camera technology, and better collection/analysis of data seems to have improved the

[meteorite-list] 15? New Falls in the year 2018 - an apparent bombardment

2019-04-27 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Curious Fact : With today's new approvals, there are 11 approved falls in the year 2018. That is the most approved falls in a year since I started tracking them. There are also 4 unapproved falls, bringing the putative total to 15 falls in 2018. While there has been a noticeable upstick in

[meteorite-list] Met Bull Update : Ksar El Goraane fall is approved (10-28-2018, Morocco), Mhabes el Hamra fall approved (12-23-2018, Mauritania), and many other finds.

2019-04-27 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Listees, There was a recent Meteoritical Bulletin update with two new falls approved and several finds. Link - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?sea=%2A=names=contains=50=ge==All=name=All=All2=Normal%20table==0 All 21st century falls -

[meteorite-list] Heads up Kevin! - Meteorite Fall in Costa Rica

2019-04-25 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Listees and our friend Kevin in Costa Rica, On April 23, 2019, a possible carbonaceous chondrite fell in Costa Rica. Question One : Kevin, how close are you to this fall? Question Two : Mike Farmer - are you packing for Costa Rica, or have you already returned with stones? ;) Link -

[meteorite-list] Benenitra meteorite fall is now official

2019-04-12 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
The Benenitra meteorite fall is now official. 23°26.786’S, 45°4.692’E Toliara, Madagascar Confirmed fall: 27 July 2018 Classification: Ordinary chondrite (L6) History: Reports of a meteor that detonated in a loud explosion, and stones falling from the sky into the town of Benenitra (pop.

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update : Major Update, Many New Achondrites, Vinales Cuba Fall is Official.

2019-03-27 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Listees, There was a major Meteoritical Bulletin update today. The recent Vinales Cuba meteorite fall has been approved : https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=69213 There are a total of 35 new approvals today, including planetaries and achondrites :

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite reclassification questions

2019-03-14 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Michael, I am sure someone with more expertise will chime in, but I can think of two different things that lead to a meteorite being "reclassified". By "reclassified", I assume you mean being published in the Met Bulletin. This can happen when there is a change in nomenclature or an error was

[meteorite-list] Meteoritical Bulletin Update : Natun Balijan fall approved (India, Jun 05, 2017) and many new NWAs

2019-03-10 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Listees, There was a Met Bull update today. The Natun Balijan fall has been approved, along with over a dozen NWA's (most of them are achondrites). Entry for Natun Balijan - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=69174 Other new approvals -

[meteorite-list] Meteoritical Bulletin Update : Natun Balijan fall approved (India, Jun 05, 2017)

2019-03-10 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
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Re: [meteorite-list] Why carbonaceous chondrites? (A "thank you" to Mr. Horejsi)

2019-03-10 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
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[meteorite-list] New Komaki Japan Hammer Fall is official - Met Bull Update

2019-02-16 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi List, The September 26, 2018 hammer fall in Komaki Japan has been approved. Link - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=68868 There are also several other new approvals from around the world, including an iron, achondrites, and many ordinary chondrites. Link -

[meteorite-list] Ad - Big Collection Sale, Meteorite Magazine Lot, Planetaries, Historics, Oriented Unclassified, NWA Lots, More!

2019-02-05 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors! There are many new specimens available from an old collection. There is something for everybody here, from NWA's to historic falls. From rare types to unclassifieds. Highlights include a 585g lot of premium unclassifieds in a wooden cigar box, lot of 16 back issues of

[meteorite-list] Ad: New Sericho, Admire, Tirhert, Benguerir, Durango, Uruacu, Sikhote Alin, and others.

2019-01-27 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, I have some new specimens that are worth a look. I have also moved some pieces to the Clearance Category. As always, use coupon code "metlist" at checkout for 20% OFF your entire order. NEW SPECIMENS : Sericho pallasites : these specimens have been cut, polished, and

[meteorite-list] Asteroids striking Earth at an increasing rate.

2019-01-17 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
The amount of asteroid impacts on Earth has increased since the time of the dinosaurs. In the last 290 million years, impacts have increased almost threefold. Link : https://www.livescience.com/64531-huge-asteroid-impacts-are-common.html Best regards and clear skies, MikeG

[meteorite-list] The "Doorstop Meteorite" from Michigan has been classified as "Edmore"

2019-01-01 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi List, Some of you likely recall a suspected meteorite that hit the news recently. It was being used as a doorstop on a farm in Michigan and the owner/media was attaching some astronomical values to it. Well, it was finally classified as "Edmore" and it is indeed a legit iron meteorite. There

[meteorite-list] Ad : End of Year Clearance Deals, New Meteorite Postcards, Bulk Gemjar Lots, and Seasons Greetings!

2018-12-22 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, For my friends that celebrate Christmas - I would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas. I hope you have a safe, fun, and happy holiday. For the rest of my friends around the world, I wish you a time of good fortune and good food around this end of the year

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2018-12-15 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, This weekend is the last opportunity for US-based buyers to order a gift for delivery before the Christmas holiday. I am making one last trip to the post office on monday morning and I will ship all outstanding orders from this weekend at that time. Anything shipped

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update : Ablaketka, Karimati, Mahbse Aarraid falls approved, many NWA and Chile approvals.

2018-12-12 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, There are several new approvals in the Met Bull. These approvals include three falls and numerous finds, including planetaries and ungrouped types. Link - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?sea==names=contains=50=ge==All=name=All=All===2=Normal%20table==0

Re: [meteorite-list] National Geographic Explorer

2018-12-11 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Dennis and List, It's on iTunes at this link - https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/explorer-season-11/id1440212788 If you have Sling streaming TV, they carry the Nat Geo channel and you can also stream it there - that is where I watched it (Sling). Best regards, MikeG On 12/11/18,

[meteorite-list] New Large Mars Rocks (Martian Meteorite NWA 6963), Rare Sudbury Melt Glass, Wanapitei, Brenham (ex-Linton Rohr collection), Pallasites Lot

2018-11-29 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, For the first time in several years, I have some larger Martian meteorite specimens available. Each one comes with a Riker box display. Two of them are uncut fragments, and one is an endcut. I also received a fresh batch of trinitite with larger pieces - so all

[meteorite-list] AD - Sudbury Black Onaping and Wanapitei Impact Breccias, Brenham Pallasites, and More!

2018-11-17 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, Before I get to the new offerings this week, a quick note : there are some late orders that have not shipped yet. Without getting into gory details, it has been very busy around here and I got bogged down. All outstanding orders will be shipped on monday. This week I

[meteorite-list] AD- New Meteorites and Fossils (Brenham pallasite, Baby Diablos, Pallasite Micro Set, Meteorite Label Set, Mammoth Ivory, more)

2018-11-10 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, I have some new specimens available. Use coupon code "metlist" at checkout for 20% OFF your entire order. See the new specimens here : https://galactic-stone.com/brand-new/ Thanks for looking and Happy Veterans Day! MikeG --

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite or meteowrong

2018-11-05 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Michael and List, Those iron-ish specimens remind me of caliche-covered Diablos or Odessas. Some of those look legit, but would likely require testing to confirm (especially if the paperwork or notes from the original owner is no longer extant). Apparently somebody else thinks they might be

Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA List] Sad News - Fred Olsen

2018-10-13 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Bob and List, I am stunned, I had talked to Fred not that long ago. I don't know what to say. :( On 10/13/18, Mendy Ouzillou via Meteorite-list wrote: > Oh no! > > Fred was a wonderful person with a great attitude and a ready smile. I had > the pleasure to share some fun times with him

Re: [meteorite-list] Stolen Mount Dooling additional

2018-10-06 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Blake, Maybe cut down the video to a short clip that shows the thieves closely, and then upload that to YouTube and post a link for all of us to reference. We can then go around social media and post links to the clip - viewers can leave comments directly to the page with the clip and you

[meteorite-list] Ad - Big Collection Sale, Many New Pieces, Rare Localities and Types

2018-09-29 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Greetings Friends and Collectors, I have many "new" specimens available from an old collection. There are several larger specimens and many affordable pieces for collectors on a limited budget. There are also several new micromount localities. Use coupon code "metlist" at checkout for 20% OFF

Re: [meteorite-list] Brazil National Museum Completely Gutted by Fire

2018-09-04 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
A fresco from Pompeii. Egyptian death masks. Thousands of Aztec, Inca, Olmec, and Toltec artifacts - the largest collection of pre-Columbian artifacts in the world. Not to mention all of the meteorites. This is a loss that will have ripple effects in numerous fields of science. On 9/3/18,

[meteorite-list] New Falls Published : Mangui (China, 06-01-18) and Aba Panu (Nigeria, 04-19-18)

2018-09-03 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Collectors and Listees, Two recent 2018 meteorite falls have been approved and published in the Met Bull. In addition to these two falls, dozens of finds have been published in the last week as well. Link to Mangui - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=67794 Link to Aba Panu -

Re: [meteorite-list] NEW Meteorite Fall In Phoenix/Glendale Arizona

2018-08-23 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
It's been a busy summer so far. We have had five falls since June 01, 2018 : Jun 01, 2018 - "Jinghong" (unofficial) (L5 chondrite?) : China (Hammer) Jun 02, 2018 - "Central Kalahari" (unofficial) (unknown type) : Botswana Jun 21, 2018 - Ozerki (L6 chondrite) : Russia Jul 27, 2018 - "Glendale"

[meteorite-list] Ad : Bruderheim Fall Lions Club Pin, Gold Basin Individual, New Micro Localities.

2018-08-13 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, I have some interesting new offerings this week. You can use coupon code "metlist" at checkout to get a 20% discount on all prices. New Meteorites and Memorabilia : Gold Basin meteorite (42 grams, uncut) -

[meteorite-list] Major Met Bull Update : Al Mahbes Pallasite is official as La'gad 002, and 41 new approvals.

2018-08-03 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Major Met Bull update today. 41 new approvals, including a lunar and many achondrites. Also, Michael Farmer's Al Mahbas pallasite has been approved as "La'gad 002" Link - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?sea=%2A=names=contains=50=ge==All=name=All=All===7=Normal%20table==0 --

[meteorite-list] Ad: Asteroid Day 2018 Sale - 50% OFF all Meteorites from the Asteroid Belt!

2018-06-29 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, To celebrate Asteroid Day 2018 (tomorrow, June 30th), I am offering a rare 50% OFF discount. Use coupon code "impact" at checkout to get everything in the store at HALF PRICE! I rarely do any discounts this steep and you won't see another one for a long time to come. So

[meteorite-list] Ad : New Smaller USA Meteorite and NWA Sahara Meteorite Maps - Great Father's Day Gift!

2018-06-16 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, For several years now, I have offered a pair of popular maps that show the locations of meteorite falls, finds, and impact craters. Now I have made a limited run of smaller versions of these maps that are more affordable, easier to ship, and less costly to have framed.

[meteorite-list] The San Pedro de Urabá meteorite fall is approved (Feb 16, 2017, Colombia)

2018-06-08 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
The San Pedro de Urabá meteorite fall from February 2017 has been approved and published in the Met Bulletin : San Pedro de Urabá 8°16’44.39"N, 76°22’41.67"W Antioquia, Colombia Confirmed fall: 16 Feb 2017 Classification: Ordinary chondrite (L6) History: At 5:30 pm local time on 16 February

[meteorite-list] AD : Beautiful and Pristine Amgala Stone, Early Recovery (Oum Dreyga), and Antique Mineral Specimens with labels

2018-05-28 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, I have a wonderful Amgala/Oum Dreyga stone and some nice antique mineral specimens available. Use coupon code "metlist" at checkout to get a 20% discount on your order. :) Amgala stone -

Re: [meteorite-list] The top 60 meteorites

2018-05-11 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list
rite-times.com/Back_Links/2005/November/Accretion_Desk.htm > > > > > On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 10:28 AM Galactic Stone & Ironworks via > Meteorite-list <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> wrote: > >> Great list Mendy. You hit most of them. I would only a

Re: [meteorite-list] The top 60 meteorites

2018-05-11 Thread Galactic Stone &amp; Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Great list Mendy. You hit most of them. I would only add a small handful. NWA 482 - probably one the most interesting lunars for a variety of reasons. NWA 998 - very interesting Martian that holds it's value well. Bonita Springs or Winona - for the Indian connection. Glorieta Mountain -

[meteorite-list] Ad : Astrophotography Telescope Swap for Meteorites?

2018-05-05 Thread Galactic Stone &amp; Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Asteroid Hunters and Collectors, I am sending out some trade feelers. I have a NOS (new old stock), TMB 80SS-CF (carbon fiber) telescope available for meteorites - if the price is right. Details of the scope are listed below. Contact me off-list (meteoritem...@gmail.com) if interested. I am

[meteorite-list] AD: 25% OFF Meteorite and Site-wide Sale - Unclassified Stones, Collection Kits, Displays

2018-04-21 Thread Galactic Stone &amp; Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, This weekend I am offering a 25% OFF discount on everything - use coupon code "asteroid" at checkout to get the discount. I have two really nice meteorites available. These are sizeable "hand specimens" that would be ideal for display or outreach/educational use.

[meteorite-list] Ad: Nice Kilogram Lot of Unclassifieds on eBay - Closing in an hour!

2018-04-11 Thread Galactic Stone &amp; Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, I have a one kilo lot of quality unclassified meteorites available for less than .20 cents per gram. The auction closes in about one hour - https://www.ebay.com/itm/292510927343 New fossil, mineral, and meteorite specimens at - www.galactic-stone.com Thanks for

[meteorite-list] New Mazichuan China Diogenite fall approved (September 16, 2016)

2018-04-01 Thread Galactic Stone &amp; Ironworks via Meteorite-list
The Mazichuan diogenite fall in China (09-16-16) has been approved in the Meteoritical Bulletin database. Link - https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=66831 All 21st century meteorite falls - http://galactic-stone.com/pages/falls -- Mazichuan

[meteorite-list] The Mukundpura fall is now official!

2018-03-27 Thread Galactic Stone &amp; Ironworks via Meteorite-list
The Mukundpura fall is now official! Mukundpura 26º52’52.5’’N, 75º39’53.7’’E Rajasthan, India Fall: June 6, 2017 Classification: Carbonaceous chondrite (CM2) History: A meteorite weighing approximately 2 kg fell in Mukundpura village at 05:15 hrs on June 6, 2017, on sandy soil in the

Re: [meteorite-list] Neutralizing Hydrazine?

2018-03-26 Thread Galactic Stone &amp; Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Sales of all hydrazine-contaminated, Chinese space debris are hereby suspended until further notice On 3/25/18, E.P. Grondine via Meteorite-list wrote: > > Hi Dirk - > Meteorite hunters regularly saw up meteorites with high nickle content. > This nickle

[meteorite-list] AD: Kilogram Lots of Unclassified NWA Meteorites - less than .20 cents per gram.

2018-03-26 Thread Galactic Stone &amp; Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Collectors and Listees, I have two different kilogram lots of meteorites available. Both are uncut and as-found in the Saharan Desert. These come from an old collection and are likely chondrite types (based on appearances, texture, and degree of magnetic attraction). Lot #1 weighs 1008 grams

[meteorite-list] 40% OFF Meteorite Sale - Single Stones and Lots

2018-03-17 Thread Galactic Stone &amp; Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, I need to quicky liquidate some inventory to free up some much-needed cash. To achieve this, I am offering a 40% OFF discount on all specimens listed in the "Meteorite Specimens" category. Use coupon code "meteor" at checkout to get the discount! Also note - Nobody has

[meteorite-list] AD : Two Kilogram Bulk Lot of Premium Unclassified Meteorites

2018-03-10 Thread Galactic Stone &amp; Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, I am offering a great deal on a two-kilo lot of unclassified Saharan meteorites. There are many uncut individuals in this lot. Many have fusion crust, chondrules, oriented shapes, or other desirable features. This lot would be ideal for cutting or resale. Use coupon

[meteorite-list] Hamburg Michigan Meteorite Fall is now Official

2018-03-02 Thread Galactic Stone &amp; Ironworks via Meteorite-list
The first meteorite fall of 2018 is now official - Hamburg Michigan. I have updated the Catalog of Witnessed Falls page to reflect this new data : http://galactic-stone.com/pages/falls The first meteorite fall of 2018 is now official - Hamburg Michigan. I have updated the Catalog of Witnessed

[meteorite-list] Ad: Big 1.3kg Unclassified Stone, Primo Cigar Box 2kg Lot, Various Unclassified Meteorites for display, outreach, or resale.

2018-02-27 Thread Galactic Stone &amp; Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, I have an interesting offering this week. As someone who appreciates fine meteorites and fine cigars, I decided to part with one of the nicest cigar boxes in my collection. This large wooden box once held $800 worth of Arturo Fuente Opus X Chateau Fuente Reserve (1992)

[meteorite-list] AD: Tucson in your Mailbox Sale, Dozens of Unclassified Saharan Meteorites, Small to Large, Kilo Lot

2018-02-17 Thread Galactic Stone &amp; Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, I have just received a large new batch of unclassified meteorites. Some of these are the nicest I have received from this source to date. Speaking of which, I have been informed that the old collection supply these meteorites come from is finally drying up. There are

[meteorite-list] Ad: Nice Unclassified Meteorites of all Sizes, Small to Large, Whole Uncut Specimens

2018-01-30 Thread Galactic Stone &amp; Ironworks via Meteorite-list
Hi Friends and Collectors, It's been a busy last week or so in the meteorite world. There was a new fall in Michigan (no, I do not have any yet!) and the big Tucson Show is now in full swing. I did not go to Tucson, but I have been busy with a ton of new meteorites to keep me occupied. A few of

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