In a message dated 11/10/2006 1:17:31 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello Mike and list,
Mike noted, "By the way, the crystals are confirmed to be Chromium Diposide, found in only 4 meteorites in the world!" That is a cool looking meteorite. I was wondering on the chromium aspect. I know some of you are better geology people then me, but wouldn't that be an emerald? Clear Skies, Mark Bostick Wichita, Kansas Kansas Meteorite Society, Board Member IMCA, Board Member - Treasurer www.meteoritearticles.com ______________________________________________ No, it is not. An emerald is a beryl with only traces of chromium, usually formed in coarse granites. (and my favorite gem!) Anne M. Black www.IMPACTIKA.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] President, I.M.C.A. Inc. www.IMCA.cc ______________________________________________ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list