Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Pallasites/Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - March 9, 2007
Hi Esquel...still probably the most beautiful of them all! Great picture. Whilst at the Tucson show and looking at various special pieces to trade for my collection I discussed pallasites with many dealers and visitors but nearly always got slightly conflicting views as to the stability of those available...and so still did not get that elusive 'star' to bring back to the UK. The damp climate here is not very good for meteorites as you are all aware...and I know to my cost that some meteorites will rust even when looked after (my Brahin is just a pile of rust and olivine now)...you learn as you go along. Some say they have found ways of treating the rusters so that they are stable...others say that they still rust. Lots of varying info on the list over the years too...is Esquel still the best? What seems to be the groing rate/g for the better pallasites (I know I could find out by scouring all the websites, but feeling lazy I thought someone in the know might have the info at hand) I am looking for a spectacular centrepiece, that will stand up to the British climate and will stand handling/being permanently on show. Any advice most welcome. Graham Ensor, Nr Barwell UK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.spacerocksinc.com/March_9.html BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Pallasites/Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - March 9, 2007
Imilac ist he best. Bought an untreated slice from Zeitschel (carry on sending him wishes to hospital!) as a boy, had it 20 years open in the shelf, no box, nor case, no desiccants, no coating or varnish, no oil. - and we have humid and sweltry summers with large and sudden variations of temperature (and I had a high humidity there, many indoor plants) No rust at all, not even a duller spot visible with magnifier. Another Imilac-slice I had with Huss number, unrestored and it was not only looking perfectly like on the day, when Huss painted his number on the edge, but it was looking like polished yesterday. And Imilac is on average 40% cheaper than Esquel. No, this is no AD, I haven't any for sale. Best! Martin -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von ensoramanda Gesendet: Freitag, 9. März 2007 12:33 An: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Pallasites/Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - March 9, 2007 Hi Esquel...still probably the most beautiful of them all! Great picture. Whilst at the Tucson show and looking at various special pieces to trade for my collection I discussed pallasites with many dealers and visitors but nearly always got slightly conflicting views as to the stability of those available...and so still did not get that elusive 'star' to bring back to the UK. The damp climate here is not very good for meteorites as you are all aware...and I know to my cost that some meteorites will rust even when looked after (my Brahin is just a pile of rust and olivine now)...you learn as you go along. Some say they have found ways of treating the rusters so that they are stable...others say that they still rust. Lots of varying info on the list over the years too...is Esquel still the best? What seems to be the groing rate/g for the better pallasites (I know I could find out by scouring all the websites, but feeling lazy I thought someone in the know might have the info at hand) I am looking for a spectacular centrepiece, that will stand up to the British climate and will stand handling/being permanently on show. Any advice most welcome. Graham Ensor, Nr Barwell UK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.spacerocksinc.com/March_9.html BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Pallasites/Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - March 9, 2007
Graham, I doubt you could go wrong with Esquel except the price is really high. Imilac slices are also I won't touch Brahin any more as I have had too many bad experiences. I have heard of bad things about Brenham as well but the new finds from Steve Arnold may be different. What I have heard is that Seymchan is stable. There is a variety of slices on the market some look good and others look poorer in quality. I just picked up a slice on eBay from Ataxite (not sure if this person is a list member) and I am thrilled. Low cost and more beautiful than I expected. Fantastic finish with transparent olivine. Much of the olivine is a beautiful yellow with some green. looks perfectly stable with no signs of rust. All the metal is polished to a mirror finish. I don't know what it will look like a year from now but I am confident it will remain beautiful. For cost and reputation I believe Seymchan is the way to go. Just take your time to find one of the higher quality pieces. Cheers Mike Tettenborn From frigid Ontario Canada. Yesterday it was -26C - Original Message - From: ensoramanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 6:33 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Pallasites/Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - March 9, 2007 Hi Esquel...still probably the most beautiful of them all! Great picture. Whilst at the Tucson show and looking at various special pieces to trade for my collection I discussed pallasites with many dealers and visitors but nearly always got slightly conflicting views as to the stability of those available...and so still did not get that elusive 'star' to bring back to the UK. The damp climate here is not very good for meteorites as you are all aware...and I know to my cost that some meteorites will rust even when looked after (my Brahin is just a pile of rust and olivine now)...you learn as you go along. Some say they have found ways of treating the rusters so that they are stable...others say that they still rust. Lots of varying info on the list over the years too...is Esquel still the best? What seems to be the groing rate/g for the better pallasites (I know I could find out by scouring all the websites, but feeling lazy I thought someone in the know might have the info at hand) I am looking for a spectacular centrepiece, that will stand up to the British climate and will stand handling/being permanently on show. Any advice most welcome. Graham Ensor, Nr Barwell UK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.spacerocksinc.com/March_9.html BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
