[meteorite-list] cleveland, ga

Hi AL, Harlan and List, There is a Cleveland, Tennessee, medium octahedrite ... .. AKA the Whitfield Iron (= Whitfield County) Bernd __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Rusty droplets

Hi Giovani, Yes firstly take them out of plastic! Any moisture/chemicals trapped in the rock will stay in the rock if it is in plastic, you only want to put dry, stable material into plastic boxes, (or use dessicant/silica gel with the rock and recharge it regularly). As Adam suggested you can

[meteorite-list] how to get to Ensisheim

Hello Graham, List Graham, glad to read that you can confirm your coming! You are warmly welcome and I'll try to convince you that all is very easy and informal here. Tucson may have several hundreds of thousands of people and is extended in surface (I was there in...1986) but Ensisheim is

Re: [meteorite-list] Rusty droplets

AAARRGH, the infamous lawrencite disease! I read about it, but always considered that it affects irons or stony-irons only, not condrites. Thanks a lot for your suggestions, I will take care about my cuties... Cheers, Giovanni -- Passa a

Re: [meteorite-list] Rusty droplets

Mark wrote: ...Iso-alcohol (pure ethanol)... Hi, all, I'm not a chemist, but the way you wrote that, it might be misinterpreted by some to identify Isopropyl alcohol is the same as Ethanol, which it's not. The connection to each other is that both have been referred to as rubbing alcohol.

Re: [meteorite-list] Rusty droplets

Iso means 'pure' ... Mark -Original Message- From: Pete Pete [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 08 June 2007 13:13 To: mark ford; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Rusty droplets Mark wrote: ...Iso-alcohol (pure ethanol)... Hi, all, I'm

Re: [meteorite-list] Rusty droplets/AD

Hi All, You can also purchase one or more of my new Meteorite Dry products and place in your display cabinet. I've been experimenting with these in my own cabinets. They are basically dessicant/silica gel with mostly white crystals but I have added enough of the blue crystals that they turn

Re: [meteorite-list] Rusty droplets

An education for me, too! From: mark ford [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pete Pete [EMAIL PROTECTED],Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Rusty droplets Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 13:22:24 +0100 Iso means 'pure' ... Mark -Original Message- From: Pete Pete

Re: [meteorite-list] Moqui Marbles

Hi all - Are the moqui marbles truly analogues for the blueberries on Mars? On the Earth we have found smaller spheres which are the product of the condensation of vaporized material from impacts. These spheres are different from tektites. Could this mechanism be behind the blueberries on

[meteorite-list] Mars Odyssey THEMIS Images: June 4-8, 2007

MARS ODYSSEY THEMIS IMAGES June 4-8, 2007 o Storm Season (Released 04 June 2007) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20070604a o Channels Galore (Released 05 June 2007) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20070605a o Candor Chasma Floor (Released 06 June 2007) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20070606a o

Re: [meteorite-list] need info composition of lunar meteorites

Thanks for your comments Norbert, Dan and Mike, Dan, I am having a problem with my Cox account but your issue has been addressed. While I do not find the auction to be misleading, I would add a note to please you, but eBay will not let me. The new format does not seem to be without it's

[meteorite-list] Mars Exploration Rover Update - June 7, 2007

http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/status.html#opportunity OPPORTUNITY UPDATE: Checking Out New Driving Capabilities - sol 1194-1199, June 7, 2007: Opportunity is healthy and continues to circumnavigate Victoria Crater back toward Duck Bay. On sol 1194, Opportunity performed a Visual

[meteorite-list] June Meteorite-Times is now up!

Hello Everyone, The June issue of Meteorite-Times is now up. http://www.meteorite-times.com/ Enjoy! Paul and Jim __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Nevadameteorites Picture of the day, Nevada's largest chondrite find !

Hi , I would like to show one of the new Cold finds from this year,I have recovered 120 lbs. It Nevada's largest chondrite recovered to date. The meteorite was recovered over a small area, with most of the larger pieces buried. The meteorite is being classified at this time. The picture is

[meteorite-list] Port Orford Meteorite

Listoids, In the May issue of Meteorite Magazine, there is an excellent article about the Port Orford Meteorite by Doug Borgard. Doug relates many of the issues I have brought up over the last several years in regards to the official Publication that it was a hoax. While it may have been a

Re: [meteorite-list] Ad Bassikounou

Hi All I just picked up a really nice lot of the new fall from Mauretania, Bassikounou. It fell Oct. 12, 2006, 04:00 hrs. The lot has several nice whole fully crusted stones that are really beautiful. So make sure you check them out even if you are not interested in buying any. I have already

Re: [meteorite-list] Ad Bassikounou

Hi Mike, others it might be heplful to comment that the fall was on October 16 at 04:00 hrs and not on October 12. October 16 is what the official sources and the eyewittnesses say. They should know. Only the Mauretanian seller of the 3kg mass that first came to the attention of the public

[meteorite-list] New Website

Hello Listoids. I have been a lurker on this list for some time. I enjoy the Good, the Bad and the Ugly! Now I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to The List. I am a collector in Canada and I have been collecting meteorites for a few years now. I try to focus on

[meteorite-list] Rocks that play hard to get

Hello friends on the list, I just wanted to send a message to remind everyone that meteorites are masters of playing hard to get, which is an important reason why we treasure them! All ok, hope to have a real Internet connection soon, I currently have very limited email access so if I´ve

Re: [meteorite-list] New Website

Hey Steve, thank you for your kind words. I do have a few Gao specimens, plese find them under H5 or search for Gao! But if you have a really nice one, I might be interested! I am sure you would agree, one can never have enough Gao!!! Regards...,... -- Patrick

[meteorite-list] Fwd: Re: Rusty droplets

--- Thomas Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:55:35 -0700 (PDT) From: Thomas Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Rusty droplets To: mark ford [EMAIL PROTECTED], meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com 'Iso' means equal! Thomas mark ford [EMAIL

[meteorite-list] Three New Papers on Mythology and Meteorites

Dear Friends, The Geological Society of London has a new book concerning the potential of myth to yield clues to geologic processes and past geologic events. It is: Piccardi, L., and W.B. Masse, 2007, Myth and Geology. Geological Society of London Special Publication no. 273.

[meteorite-list] Mars Rover Finds 'Puddles' On The Planet's Surface

http://space.newscientist.com/article/dn12026-mars-rover-finds-puddles-on-the-planets-surface.htm Mars rover finds puddles on the planet's surface David Chandler New Scientist 08 June 2007 A new analysis of pictures taken by the exploration rover Opportunity reveals what appear to be small

Re: [meteorite-list] New Website

Hello Patrick in Canada! Welcome to the List! (although you have been lurking on this List for some 2 yrs...) Congratulations on your revamped website: I find it to be quite easy to go thru! By the way, re. the Zinder pallasite on your site, you mention: Find 2004 in Niger - but then you go

[meteorite-list] Hello Patrick, or ...

.. had I better say Mr. Pallasite?! ;-) Welcome to the List and bye-bye to your status as a lurker. It was delightful to visit your revamped website and anyone who is seriously and passionately into meteorites, can literally feel your enthusiasm while looking at your pics. Your website, and,

Re: [meteorite-list] Rusty droplets/AD

Al, thanks a lot for the information. I might have missed the tip about recharging the dessicants on previous threads so the information you provided obviates the need of my asking something that I've wondered about. Microwaves are out right?? Jerry Flaherty - Original Message - From:

[meteorite-list] Ad: Last Ebay sale until July.

Hi everyone, I have over 40 meteorites ending on Monday. I will be in Europe for a full month, so this is my last ebay sale until late July. Two special meteorites are ending Monday, one cent items. Superb large Muonionalusta slice, 215 grams! http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ170119825224 Large

[meteorite-list] June Micro Visions by Drake Damerau

Hi List, May 2007 Meteorite Times had a Micro Vision article titled Space Pearls. This was just a fun name for an unknown feature I noticed in a couple meteorites. Drake Dameräu saw that article and wrote a fantastic explanation that I thought you would all enjoy. Some times other fields of

[meteorite-list] Nevadameteorites Picture of the day, Nevada's largest chondrite find !

Sonny; That is an awesome sight to behold.Congratulations and i personally hope your meteorite finding streak continues for a long time.With much envy i say goodbye. Best Regards;Herman Archer IMCA 2770. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

[meteorite-list] New Website

Welcome Patrick and good luck on all your hunts.The post by sonny clary really energizes my enthusiam for the sneaky little devils hiding in plain sight,i wish, anyway thanks for the post and the opportunity to enjoy your site. Best Regards;Herman Archer IMCA 2770

[meteorite-list] Three new papers, and the dates for Rio Cuartro and Campo

Hi all - What a great freebie The Mayan date for the Rio Cuarto impacts is 25 October, 2360. Some months back, but after the publication of my book, I was informed that this date has been confirmed by tree ring studies. The Maya described this impact as happening at Matawil. Thus I am very

Re: [meteorite-list] Nevadameteorites Picture of the day

Sonny posted: http://nevadameteorites.com/recent_fids_page_2.htm Dear Sonny: Congrats on a great find and an amazing photo of Nevada's new largest chondrite! How long did it take you to arrange all those meteorites for their portrait? That's gotta be one for the record books. You could

Re: [meteorite-list] Three New Papers on Mythology and Meteorites

Hi, Paul, Thanks for pointing out these papers. Fascinating downloads. Lots of other interesting stuff in there besides these three. Ok, I confess -- I downloaded the whole book... Thanks again. Sterling K. Webb --- -

[meteorite-list] [AD] eBay Goodies - Oriented Irons

Dear Listees: Greetings all on a lovely clear and warm Sonoran Desert evening. I have twelve eBay auctions on at the moment, and they'll be of special interest to those of you who collect oriented irons. Items include: - A highly oriented rectangular Taza shield with perfect rollover lip,

[meteorite-list] Arrow head found in box of Moroccan Meteorite fragments.

Hi List, You all will think I am nuts. I was going through a box of small meteorite fragments sorting out interesting pieces and attractive individuals. It was out of 20 Kg. small stuff, all unsorted and very dirty and I found an arrow head. Nice shape. About 1 inch total length. Are

Re: [meteorite-list] Arrow head found in box of Moroccan Meteorite fragments.

On Sat, 9 Jun 2007 00:35:14 EDT, you wrote: Hi List, You all will think I am nuts. I was going through a box of small meteorite fragments sorting out interesting pieces and attractive individuals. It was out of 20 Kg. small stuff, all unsorted and very dirty and I found an arrow head.

Re: [meteorite-list] Arrow head found in box of Moroccan Meteorite fragments.

Yeah there are lots of arrowheads and various types of stone artifacts that is found all over the sahara desert. The stuff is relatively common as the area has been inhabited by people for hundreds of thousands of years and until relitively recently man spent a good chunk of their time making

Re: [meteorite-list] Arrow head found in box of Moroccan Meteoritefragments.

Hi, Tom, List Dean Bessey used to (may yet) sell neolithic arrowheads from NWA. Most are probably 9000 to 13,000 years old, from the time that the Sahara was a well-watered grassland with scattered forest stands and lots of big game, well illustrated in the rock drawings the neolithic peoples