While this is not a copper meteorite, some of the fresher SaU 001 show a strong copper finish or "patina". Does any one know if this is a result of vaporization of metals in the meteorite or just an unusual weathering process?
I have reasoned it is a result of heat and not weathering as the more weathered examples no longer display this feature. Tom Phillips (Back in Idaho!) In a message dated 7/7/2008 8:17:38 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "The only known copper meteorite in the world." Which is that? Who has it today? I would like to catch a glimpse of it if I could. Mike in CO On Jul 7, 2008, at 1:48 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > http://www.rocksfromspace.org/July_7_2008.html > > > > > **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for > fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used? > ncid=aolaut00050000000007) > ______________________________________________ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list ______________________________________________ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) ______________________________________________ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list