[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 1, 2008

2008-02-29 Thread Michael Johnson
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Re: [meteorite-list] AD - Sales page update - New & Rare Material

2008-02-29 Thread Mr EMan
Very nice selections, Mike. My favorite there is The cutie IQTY. This is a unique and often under appreciated stone. Worth a visit alone to see this uniquely structured stone. Regards, Elton --- Mike Bandli <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Good Evening, > > I have added some exceptional specimens

[meteorite-list] Old Monnig Collection Label Help

2008-02-29 Thread Mike Bandli
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-11/877141/Harleton-1139,1.jpg Can any of the collection label experts on the list tell me what the small ‘496’ label in the lower right corner of this Monnig piece means? Thanks in advance! Kind regards,   Mike Bandli www.Astro-Artifacts.com   _

[meteorite-list] AD - Sales page update - New & Rare Material

2008-02-29 Thread Mike Bandli
Good Evening, I have added some exceptional specimens to my sales page including: Mini fusion-crusted Martian individuals Claxton Ensisheim Pena Blanca Spring Palca de Aparzo – Rare COMPLETE STONE! A fresh, complete Allende with a HUGE chondrule void And more… http://astroartifacts.com/Astroarti

Re: [meteorite-list] Carancas crater

2008-02-29 Thread Barry Davis
It doesn't matter to me what it is called. I'm just glad I bought a piece from Michael Farmer. Being new to meteorites, this is my first one. I have bought a few since, but I'm proud to have a Carancas for my first. ( you know there are a few "firsts" in life that you NEVER FORGET.) Thanks Mich

[meteorite-list] Ad Libyan Desert Glass, last call.

2008-02-29 Thread Michael Farmer
Ok, I am now packing and sorting the last of the glass for shipment to China this evening, last call here folks, I still have about 20 kilos of the best material seperated for sales directly to list members, but I must send it all in about 5 hours, whatever does not sell now goes for making jeweler

[meteorite-list] Sikhote Alin Hexahedrite (?) Revisited

2008-02-29 Thread bernd . pauli
Eduardo wrote: "Meteor Crater... exhibition... a Sikhote Alin...labeled as Hexahedrite." Hello Eduardo, Anne, and List, That employee was not too far off target, ... only problem his source of information is outdated. His reference was probably the, ...roll of drums, the Third Edition of the Ca

[meteorite-list] Craters and impact pits revisited

2008-02-29 Thread bernd . pauli
SEARS D.W.G. (1978) The Nature and Origin of Meteorites (Adam Hilger Ltd., Bristol), pp. 25-26: "Krinov (1966)* distinguishes between explosive craters, impact craters, and impact holes. The first correspond to major craters, where essentially complete vaporization of the meteorite occurs. Where

Re: [meteorite-list] Carancas crater

2008-02-29 Thread Armando Afonso
By the way, I have seen those milimetric holes on the surface of some sikhote refered as "craters". Is that detail of terminology so important? - Original Message - From: "Adam Hupe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Michael Farmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Adam" Sent: Thursday, February 28, 200

Re: [meteorite-list] Carancas crater

2008-02-29 Thread Jerry
Ted and List, I'm happy to see you weigh in on this. Maybe this will stop the quibbling. I sense an odor of sour grapes in this thread anyhow. If one [or more] of our "team" managed to get there and survey the site, survive angry protestations, bring back a quantity for us to share, why quibble

Re: [meteorite-list] removing lacquer question

2008-02-29 Thread Michael L Blood
Hi Jim, I suggest you contact Bill Mason - the meteorite wizard. Best wishes, Michael on 2/28/08 11:46 AM, jim brady at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Greetings listees > I'm hoping someone can enlighten me with regards to removing > lacquer from a small Imilac specimen.I'