>> "How do you know it's a meteorite"? Something like
- Because it meets some or all of the criteria that have been established over many decades to indicate it is of meteoritic origin. Such as having a fusion crust, possible presence of Nickel, and chemical or physical structure that places it amongst the other rocks of identical composition (and thus origin). Following on from that what about the reasons people give for their beloved meteor-wrong still being a meteorite? But... It's like really heavy for its size... Its smells of burning.. I saw it land just over the hill.. Because it cost me like £50/g... Because it had a certificate and everything... Because a bloke in my geology class said it was... It has melting all over it.. It's a brown rock.. Best, Mark Ford -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thomas Webb Sent: 07 April 2008 15:46 To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] "How Do You Know It's A Meteorite"? Dear List Member, I would like to hear your most convincing response to the layman's question, "How do you know it's a meteorite"? My best, Thomas ____________________________________________________________________________________ You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com ______________________________________________ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us. Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] You should not copy or use this email or attachment(s) for any purpose nor disclose their contents to any other person. GENERAL STATEMENT: Southern Scientific Ltd's computer systems may be monitored and communications carried on them recorded, to secure the effective operation of the system and for other lawful purposes. Registered address Rectory Farm Rd, Sompting, Lancing, W Sussex BN15 0DP. Company No 1800317 ______________________________________________ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
