[meteorite-list] "Martin Cubes" Antiqued wood scale cubes Ad

Hi list, As I have mentioned to the list previously, I have stared making wood scale/orientation cubes. There are a couple versions of these things. One is the new cube with a simple oil finish. The other is an old wood finished with several layers of toasted and striped Danish Oil and v

[meteorite-list] Kainsaz CO3 micrograph gallery post

Hi List, I have a new set of micrographs on my gallery. They are of Kainsaz, a CO3. I am trying a less than conventional approach to these images and the results are interesting. There are some cool barred chondrule structures so many of you may enjoy them. The link is at: http://www

Re: [meteorite-list] Microscope search

Hi Paul, I love to talk about microscopes. In fact I just bought an other one today. In May of 2008 I did a little write up for Meteorite Times titled "The right microscope for you" It does not go into which brand is better than others or the like but rather, what type of microscope shou

Re: [meteorite-list] Microscope search

Hi list, Richard is absolutely right when he said. "so a simple $100 stereo microscope might be enough to get your feet wet and help solidify the direction you want to go if, I mean when you purchase your next microscope!" He touches on an aspect that meteorite and microscope enthusiasts h

[meteorite-list] February Meteorite Times

Well worth the wait on the February Meteorite Times! A collection of great articles. My favorites were Jim and Maria's (separate) Tucson recaps, John's Micro Vision article on armored chondrules (Well done, you've got to check it out!) and Martin's Accretion Desk on Alfianello. In it he us

Re: [meteorite-list] February Meteorite Times

Hi Frank, Yep, Martin sure has a way with the words! But after reading that I think he should of been an author of novels as well as his many science articles and papers. Tom In a message dated 2/25/2010 10:38:14 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, fcre...@prodigy.net writes: Hi Tom and all,

Re: [meteorite-list] Science page update / desert varnish on meteorites

Yes there is microscopic beauty even in desert varnish. I love to examine the stuff in incident cross polarized light. Email me for some eye popping 700X images. The minerals that make up the varnish have different reflective properties which allow for almost irridized looking effects whe

Re: [meteorite-list] Possible Meteorite Value if used as Tools

Martin Horejsi coined the term "Tool box meteorite". I think he wrote an article on the idea and there were many more uses than I would of thought of. He had a huge slice of a meteorite that was used as a wheel chock to keep a wagon or cart from moving on a hill. I use a big NWA to set my

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunters Sentenced- new information

You must be joking! It's not like they were breaking into her house. I own 700+ acres in Idaho and if I took a shot at someone every time there were dirt bikers, snowmobilers, horse riders, hikers or hunters on my land, I would run out of ammo. Crossing someone's land that is not fenced an

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Times Micro Visions

Hi List, John Kashuba is taking over the monthly column Micro Visions on Meteorite Times. He is an interesting writer and a great microscopest (with a lot of meteorite knowledge). I am looking forward to his articles. Please check them out. He will be starting in this next September issu

[meteorite-list] John's article on MT

Hi list, Be sure and check out John Kashuba's Micro Vision article on this months Meteorite Times. Interesting article and great micrographs! Tom In a message dated 9/11/2009 11:24:40 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, p...@meteorite.com writes: Greetings Everyone, The September issue of M

[meteorite-list] NWA 5488 Micrograph Gallary update (Lodranite!)

Hi list, Paul (Meteorite Times) just updated my micrograph gallery with some NWA 5488 Lodranite images. He made a few improvements to the site and we added a full size image of the month in the features section. I am shooting at 12 mp so the file is big enough to print. Just go to htt

[meteorite-list] Al Hugf 007 question

Hi all, I was working on a thin section Al Hugf 007 L4 and coming up with some cool micrographs. I haven't learned much about this meteorite and never seen it for sale except for the samples I obtained from Ivan Kourtyrev several years ago. I tried to look up info and there is little out

[meteorite-list] Thumbprints! Ad

Hi list, I just listed a 8.3 Kg unclassified NWA with some real beautiful thumbprints. It has a fair amount of weathering but still shows well. Please take a look and let me know what you think. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260489046852&ssPageName=S TRK:MESELX:IT Als

[meteorite-list] Zeiss Application Library

Hi list, I was allowed a page on the Microscopy & Digital Imaging, Carl Zeiss MicroImaging Inc. Application Library. Kind of a big deal when you look at some of the other individuals and institutions represented there. Please take a look. Tom Phillips http://www.zeiss.com/4125681F004

[meteorite-list] Angrite and Olivine Dioginite micrographs posted to the Gallery

Hi list, Most of you already know I have a Gallery of meteorite micrographs hosted by Meteorite Times. I take the pictures and Paul sets up the Galley. We just added two new sets: NWA 4662 Angrite NWA 1877 Olivine Dioginite Just go to: http://www.meteorite.com/meteorite-gallery/meteorit

[meteorite-list] Micrograph Art (Terrestrial Basalt)

Hi List, I took some shots of a Terrestrial Basalt that turn out beautiful. It was of course, a stone in a NWA unclassified meteorite mix that looked the part only better! The thin section was in hand so I went to work. I think you will enjoy the images. They are posted to my Meteorite

[meteorite-list] Flow lines? on an unknown stone

Hi List, I was thinking some of you may of seen features like this and could save me some investigation time. I would like to email some pics of a stone with what looks like flow lines and orientation. It has light magnetic attraction and no chondrules. There are olivine chunks in the br

Re: [meteorite-list] Flow lines? on an unknown stone

Jason took a look and said it looks like long term static weathering. I will put it in my cool looking meteorwrong pile. Thanks every one for looking and thanks Jason! Tom In a message dated 11/5/2009 6:28:10 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, starsandsco...@aol.com writes: Hi List, I was thi

[meteorite-list] SaU 001 Incident Light Micrograph

Hi List, My first love in meteorite micrographs is high magnification incident light (reflected) images of thick samples. My first article in Meteorite Magazine was this technique. For the last couple years I have only worked on cross polarized transmitted light images of thin sections. O

[meteorite-list] Ad Petrographic microscope eyepiece

Hi list, I have the usual meteorites and microscope stuff listed on eBay but I wanted to call attention to a particular item for meteorite thin section fans. It is an Olympus eyepiece with a grain size reticle built in. It is real cool and fun to use. You can find it at http://cgi.ebay

[meteorite-list] Barred Chondrule Fans JaH 055 incident light micrograph gallery update

Hi List, Last week I emailed the list about a SaU 001 chondrule shot that I wanted to send in full resolution to anyone who wanted it. There were over 40 takers but unfortunately many had Internet provider limits on file size so they couldn't get the full size file. I had some beautiful hi

Re: [meteorite-list] What is or is not a chondrule?

I wonder if this weird crystal structure found in a slice of JaH 055 would qualify for being called a chondrule or a small inclusion. Tom Phillips http://www.meteorite.com/meteorite-gallery/meteorite-pages/JaH-055-Crystal.h tm In a message dated 11/24/2009 9:40:26 A.M. Mountain Standard T

[meteorite-list] Looking for acrylic thin section boxes

Hi List, I hate to trouble the list with this request but I have looked (with no luck) for those snap together single thin section boxes. I have seen micro mount display sets sold in them as well. A few years ago I bought some from a list member dealer and I can't remember who was selling

[meteorite-list] TC3 show and an observation

Hi List, I watched the National Geographic's "Naked Science: Countdown to Impact" which is the story of asteroid/meteorite TC3. What caught my attention was the diversity of material within the samples collected. After a few years of weathering, would all those stones even be thought to

[meteorite-list] JaH 073 micrograph

Hi list, The email embed program for images leaves a lot to be desired. The images are coarse and with out detail but when I send a full size image, few get through to all of you that request them. The solution? I used PhotoShop to reduce the image from 4000 pixel wide to 1000. It wil

Re: [meteorite-list] Scalecubes.com and Scale cube envy!

That's cool Gary, I'm writing this at 3 AM because now I can't sleep. Only in the meteorite world would any one understand scale cube envy! Tom In a message dated 12/7/2009 10:59:32 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, fuj...@mac.com writes: On Dec 7, 2009, at 7:15 PM, starsandsco...@aol.com wro

Re: [meteorite-list] E-chondrites

I noticed that with the heavily weathered examples they develop a yellow sulfur looking powder in spots. The OC's tend to have a little more orange "rust" color. I'm not saying this is an accurate indicator but rather, I am wondering if others have noticed this as well. Tom In a messag

Re: [meteorite-list] Scalecubes.com

Me to, Mine came in the mail today as well. A measure of it's "Cool Factor" is how long it takes me to put it on a microscope (My personal highest form of compliment) The shots are just taken through a stereo scope but it nicely shows off the crisp detail. Very nice Jeff! Well done! T

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - December 24, 2009

Say it aint so, Joe Your family doesn't love the rocks? Same here, Tom In a message dated 12/23/2009 7:56:55 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, skyrockmeteori...@yahoo.com writes: Great photo Linton, great idea. That is what I want, but will not get any of those "damn rocks" as they call t

[meteorite-list] Meteorite publications ad

Hi List, This is an ad for some meteorite publications. These items were just listed on eBay. My selling links are: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260529427235&ssPageName=S TRK:MESELX:IT http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260529441363&ssPageName=S TRK:M

[meteorite-list] Ebay listings ad

Hi List, Thanks for looking Ending tonight are several auctions of material (samples and thin sections) that I have bought largely from List members over the last several years. Many of the samples have a 1/4 micron polish for microscope work and many of the samples and thins have been fe

[meteorite-list] Only the best microscope ever!

Hi List, That's a tall lead-in typed the Subject line. Maybe a few qualifiers are in order such as polarizing optical microscope but that's about it! This microscope is listed on eBay. I don't know the seller and I wish I was in the position to add a new scope to the family. Many people

Re: [meteorite-list] What is a Meteorite Strewnfield? & Meteorite Photos

Great informative and fun article. I saved the link to my favorites so I can share it with others. My micrographs often draw questions from new meteorite enthusiasts that I find difficult to answer. The nature of a strewn field is something that must be understood to successfully hunt me

Re: [meteorite-list] Refraction and cutting solvents

Hi Paul, I am not aware of any change to optical properties of material due to lubricants but with the more advanced testing watch out. I had some material that I polished with a diamond slurry to 1/4 micron. I sent some to a respected researcher that I occasionally consult (he helps m

[meteorite-list] An offer for meteorite microimaging to dealers (No thin section required)

Hi list, For the last couple years I have been working nearly exclusively on thin sections in cross polarized light. This was due, only partly, to my failure to come up with a satisfactory digital photo adapter on my Neophot but most significantly to Jeff Hodges fantastic thin section l

Re: [meteorite-list] "Martian Iron Meteorite" containing fossil BV/HC/RBC.......

Hi Shawn, I this is the same guy who has been posting using many peoples micrographs, giving credit of course, (But that is even worse!!!) his views of animal and human bits he sees in meteorite micrographs. One partial segment "The figure is imaged by Mr. Tom Phillips, an e. ... Meteori

Re: [meteorite-list] "Martian Iron Meteorite" containing fossil BV/HC/RBC....

Wow! I guess if all of don't read and BELIVE we are: "members of the entire Scientific Establishment are totally corrupt -- actually, members of a PSEUDOSCIENTIFIC Establishment -- who have NOT sought truth about man's origin and ancestry but have gone along with a COLLOSAL LIE to pr

[meteorite-list] A good read on converting standard microscopes to polarizing-chondrule formation

Hi list, Not a typo, one article that covers such things as conversion of a standard bright field microscope to polarization, various lighting techniques, as well as chondrule formation. A little slow in parts but then again, this isn't HBO! An example to persuade you to take a look or c

Re: [meteorite-list] Interesting poll...

Let me guess, an immense contribution to the sciences but the return on investment looks like a charity endeavor. Martin Luther said after nailing his little paper to the door of that church (very roughly translated) "Here I stand because I can do no other." Few of us have figured a way

Re: [meteorite-list] Interesting poll...

See, We all have our voices. It's not just me!!! In a message dated 1/18/2010 7:34:53 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com writes: its funny you say that. Last night I wanted to cut into a new NWA... at 4am. Greg --- On Mon, 1/18/10, starsandsco...@aol.com wrot

[meteorite-list] Paper on chondrule formation and synthetic chondrules

Hi List, I thought some of you might enjoy this portion of a science paper on meteorite chondrules. It is part of a paper on microscopes posted in Molecular Expressions (An online microscope site) The first half of the paper is on microscopes so many of you will want to skip that part. T

[meteorite-list] Weird Iron Sulfide Barred Chondrule Looking Feature

Hi List, I just ran onto an Iron Sulfide inclusion in an unclassified impact melt. It is structured like a barred chondrule. I have never seen any like it before. Has any one else seen this feature? I have some micrographs if any one wants to look just email me. I will post images to

[meteorite-list] Melt vein micrograph

Hi list, I thought some of you might get a kick out of a melt vein micrograph I just took. It is in DaG 478 an L6. Only classified as an L6 but it has some of the most beautiful impact melt. I just bought an aus Jena Neophot 21 to get some hard to find parts and I am having fun with "Sc

[meteorite-list] Historic meteorite scale cube?

Hi list, Indulge me on this one. I still have scale cube envy over ordering my cube from Jeff a few seconds too late to get the lowest number! His are the best I have seen and I am not trying to better those perfect cubes. I treasure my #14 cube! That said, It is snowing up here in Ida

[meteorite-list] Historic meteorite scale cube?

Hi list, Indulge me on this one. I still have scale cube envy over ordering my cube from Jeff a few seconds too late to get the lowest number! His are the best I have seen and I am not trying to better those perfect cubes. I treasure my #14 cube! That said, It is snowing up here

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Yields Carbon Crystals Harder Than Diamond

Hi list, This is off topic (sort of) to this very interesting post but it does mention graphite and diamonds. I have shared this observation before and every time I have mentioned it I have been taken wrong! Has any else noticed how the graphite inclusions in the fossil EL3, NWA

Re: [meteorite-list] Matters Arising. When in Rome!

Hi List, This is the first time I have chimed in on one of these rants but here goes: The biggest mistake was not the photo! Heck, tourists love fake stage coach hold ups staged all over Arizona. They even have one in Knot's Berry Farm in California. The photo was just for fun. The mis

[meteorite-list] A new name for complex BO chondrules is needed?

Hi list, I have read (and been told) the barred olivine chondrules wire a result of a shock wave traveling through the early soup. Maybe in some instances but not in this one. It GREW! If ordinary BO chondrules are a result of a shock wave then a new name is needed for this type of thin

[meteorite-list] NWA 4905 Basaltic Eucrite Micrographs and Guess the stone!

Hi List, Tony Irving had sent me a thin section of NWA 4905 Basaltic Eucrite to image. While coming up with some very close up shots I researched a little and found a photo of the main mass on the Chladnis-Heirs site. I have a stone that looks very similar and I wanted to get opinions of

Re: [meteorite-list] West - Blue-Silvery Markings

Hi Robert and list, I just looked at the post of the image on Michael's site (Thanks!!!). http://www.rocksfromspace.org/West-markings.html SaU 001 has a copper metallic sheen on some of the examples. I wonder if it is the same process at work? I am convinced it is the result of metals

Re: [meteorite-list] Thin Section Page

Well done!!! Every one should take the time to view. Thanks for sharing. Tom In a message dated 3/21/2009 5:55:39 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, p.mar...@sunrise.ch writes: Hello All, I recently tried to take some pictures of my thin section collection. So, the thin section lovers amo

[meteorite-list] Looking for information on NWA 4905 Basaltic Eucrite

Hi list, I was recently able to borrow a thin section of NWA 4905, the Basaltic Eucrite. I am very happy with the microscope images I took and I plan to use them in the next issue of Meteorite Times. I am unable to find much more information on this material that isn't already written on

[meteorite-list] Estheticist

Estheticist, I guess that is what I am. I want to care more about such things as composition and TKW or where and when it was found but I am drawn to big unclassified stones because of what they look like! The size is all about looking cool and not a comparative evaluation. What am I ta

Re: [meteorite-list] Major web site updates - AD

Fantastic site! It's like going to a museum! Tom In a message dated 4/7/2009 12:26:04 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, i...@meteorite.fr writes: Dear list Members, We hope you're all doing well ! it has been a long time since we made changes on our web site www.meteorite.fr so, we just spent

Re: [meteorite-list] April Issue of Meteorite-Times is now up

Hi, Please take a look at this month's Meteorite Time's Micro Vision on NWA 4905 Basaltic Eucrite. Norbert Classen helped me out a great deal by providing a photo of his slice and giving a little information on this meteorite. It worked out so well that I just might talk him into helping

Re: [meteorite-list] Neither Carbonado Nor Meteorite

Those Carbonado's are cool. Any chance they were formed in space and some could show signs of entry that might resemble at least the texture of crust. If the shape and texture was there I can see why it would look like fusion crust as they are already black and glassy looking. There is a

Re: [meteorite-list] ONE AD PER WEEK I have an idea!

I agree with Dean, the negative vibe on this list has been high. I can think of several people whom I respect in the meteorite world (some who work in teaching and or research) that will not use the list because of this atmosphere. Let's face it, the list is about communication of informa

Re: [meteorite-list] black diamonds from Canyon Diablo

Hi Laurence, Great paper! Thanks for sharing. I had a related observation that I thought you might be able to shed some light on. The EL3 Enstatite NWA 2965 (and a whole lot more names/numbers) has small graphite inclusions. I notice them most in the "Blue Phase". I have found that the

[meteorite-list] Solar meteorite

Since working on the NWA 5000 thin section over a year ago I have worked with quite a number of lunar slides. I have always been primarily interested in the glass. My most recent effort is NWA 4483 Lunar feldspathic granulitic imapactite. It has a lot of glass. It is nearly 85% isotropic glas

Re: [meteorite-list] Tumbling Weathered-up Stony Chondrites

Hi Mike, I bought a few Kg. of small Ghubara fragments that were tumbled. The before and after results were cool! They looked awful before tumbling. I have never tried it myself but I have put dirty samples in walnut shells in a brass tumbler dry for cleaning. My call on the water would be t

[meteorite-list] Looking at rocks

Hi list, There have been a couple requests to look at rocks today so I figured, why not add an other to the list. I very recently purchased this eBay lot # 260412467815 and before I get a look at them I was wondering if there were any opinions as to what they might be. Particularly the purpos

[meteorite-list] Circular polarizers and micrographs

Hi List, Many of you are not at all interested in meteorite micrographs but quite a few list members have contacted me over the years about various aspects of meteorite micrographs. Many list members are taking very high quality shots but have not shared them with the list yet. In my Mete

[meteorite-list] Hilarious ad

Hi list, This is a great ad. No need to take it seriously and say we focus on fakes more than the real thing. This is just for fun! http://providence.craigslist.org/clt/1221289678.html Tom **Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://

Re: [meteorite-list] Martian Hematite Spherules of Meridiani Planum

In a message dated 6/20/2009 8:53:10 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, joshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com writes: Paul: Don't forget the Martian Hematite Spherules of Meridiani Planum: http://www.geocities.com/rlewis6/Spherules_MERB.htm ---

Re: [meteorite-list] Another question for the Saw Wizards

Hi Mike, Expensive material is held in place with various configurations. It has been my experience however, cheap unclassified meteorites are (particularly the small ones) best held in hand. I have a friend who cut off three fingers and the end of his thumb using a table saw with glove

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Feature Article in Tucson's "Desert Leaf"

Thanks Geoff, Just received the magazine! Cool article. Beautiful cover art. I have been curious about Tucson as a city and the magazine has a wealth of info on Tucson. Thanks again, Tom In a message dated 7/2/2009 11:10:07 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, geok...@notkin.net writes: Dea

Re: [meteorite-list] WHO IS THE Worst and least SUCCESSFUL METEORITE HUNTER O...

Hi Michael, I just might have you beat. I spend most of my meteorite time on the microscopes but I have spent more days hunting than I care to remember and nothing. My icing on the cake was when I took my son to Gold Basin and was certain he would find some thing. I bought a 156 gr. Gold

Re: [meteorite-list] Andromeda Strain Infects the List - Outsiders Beware!

In a message dated 7/17/2009 6:09:58 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, meteoritem...@gmail.com writes: 1) The List is not usually like this. In fact, the List is usually a intellectual utopia where reason and good-natured debate rule the day. That is the funniest thing I have read in a month!

Re: [meteorite-list] new arizona meteorite/ freebies (AD)

Hi list, This is Tom Phillips. I often post to the list just using my first name so I felt I should make this clear. This last post (signed "Tom") was not from me, I am not such an ass! Tom Phillips In a message dated 7/20/2009 7:52:43 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, tommy2...@hvc.rr.com w

[meteorite-list] Way over the line

I have joined in to this mess once only to clarify it was not me who wrote the hateful email about Steve Arnold (Chicago). It was some other "Tom". I have read some of the posts but this is way over the line. It's not signed. Any one know who this is? If ever there was reason to eject so

[meteorite-list] Stupid rhymes do not make it OK!

In a message dated 7/23/2009 3:37:50 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, altm...@meteorite-martin.de writes: Hey Bernd, flame wars in rhymes are more agreeable. Absolutely not! Putting a cute trim on a stinking pile of shit does not make it smell better. It only serves to intensify the insult f

[meteorite-list] impactacite question.

Hi List, About a year ago I posted the list for some of you to view an interesting breccia I had found. Several people took a look at my photos and agreed the stuff was quite interesting but no conclusions were drawn. Does any one want to look at some pics and tell me if this material is a

Re: [meteorite-list] To Answer Steve's Question

Hi Anita, Good call! Out of over a ton of unclassified stony meteorites I have only one with a natural hole. It is 172 gr unclassified and has been cut. I purchased it cut and never obtained the other slice. So you might say I just got the hole. I have had some others with holes but it

Re: [meteorite-list] EL6/7 meteorite loaded on eBay for one cent.4.779 kilogr...

Hi all, This is Tom Phillips (New to the list). I'm the guy that takes the meteorite micrographs for a hobby. I have nearly 100 kilo of this EL3/EL6/7/Aubrite and I couldn't help notice the controversy. It's hard to change quick when other pairings are still being called something else.

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Micrographs

Hi, I was impressed at how many friendly responses I received to the query of including images in a posting to the list. Paul at Meteorite Times set up a gallery of my micrographs and is hosting it on the magazine site. _http://www.meteorite.com/meteorite-gallery/_ (http://www.meteor

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Micrographs

Hi, I was impressed at how many friendly responses I received to the query of including images in a posting to the list. Paul at Meteorite Times set up a gallery of my micrographs and is hosting it on the magazine site. _http://www.meteorite.com/meteorite-gallery/_ (http://www.meteo

Re: [meteorite-list] Very Rare NWA2828

Hey, it's about time some of the coolest stuff in the meteorite world is available to all! Isn't this the first fossil meteorite open to the collector market? Also, Greg, Stan, Mike and who ever knows. Some of the brown (presumably collected on the surface) SEEMS to have remnants of crust,

Re: [meteorite-list] Nice Meteorite Display

Wow! a collection of 50mm meteorite spheres. You don't take the easy road! Thanks for sharing the photos. Tom __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Forestburg (b) L5 chondrite

Hi Martin and list. I wrote a piece for Meteorite Magazine about good and garbage thins. I agree, you get what you pay for. Most cheap thins would be useful for a micro mount collection but should go nowhere near a microscope. One exception is Ivan Koutyrev. He has sold thins on eBay che

[meteorite-list] Meteorite micrographs added to Gallery

Hi everyone, This is Tom Phillips. It was negative numbers outside here in Idaho so I stayed in and worked on the microscope. There are 12 new additions to my micrograph Gallery hosted by Meteorite Times including 126 new images. This batch was all thin sections in cross polarized light

[meteorite-list] Lunar 482 Cross polarized light micrographs

Hi all, Tom Phillips here. Jim Strope has kindly lent me his thin section of NWA 482 Lunar. Most of you know of this meteorite so I wont go into the classification. Jim has the info and a great back story on his site. His email [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm going to get to Jim a CD full of mic

[meteorite-list] NWA 998 Nakhlite thin section Xpol micrographs by Tom Phillips

Hi list, Yesterday I posted the list about some NWA 482 Lunar micrographs. A lot of people emailed me, Thanks! I have my Gallery on Meteorite Times but before we get the images loaded up if any list members want to take a look just email me and I will send 7 cool Martian Xpol shots in an

[meteorite-list] New micrographs of NWA 998 Nakhlite

Hi List, I can't post pic's to the list so email me if you want me to send a group of NWA 998 micrographs to you directly. It's time to return the thin sections of NWA 998 Martian and NWA 482 Lunar to Jim Strope. (He will have them with him in Tucson and they are FOR SALE so look him up)

[meteorite-list] Martian and Lunar micrographs from Tom Phillips

Hi List Members, Tom Phillips here. My micrograph Gallery is hosted by Meteorite Times, an online magazine. You should put it on your Favorite Places! Paul has just finished putting up the NWA 482 Lunar and NWA 998 Martian cross polarized light images. These were taken at magnificatio

[meteorite-list] Help with a meteorite ID

Hi list, I'm not trying to classify a meteorite with photos, but I have a very unusual meteorite that I would welcome any thoughts on. For those who like this stuff, it is fun. I plan to send it in for classification but I just cut it today and am really wondering. I can't post pics to

[meteorite-list] Results of unknown help request

Hi List, Tom Phillips again. Wow, what a response to the request for help in identifying a meteorite I posted to the list. Thanks to every one and especially Michael Blood (He posted the pics to his photo site and notified the List). The consensus was H-IMB or High Iron - Impact Melt Br

Re: [meteorite-list] new thread - how to tell if you are stepping up

It's a thin section of sample material (In this case meteorite) attached to a glass slide. I could see them called either just as well. I guess I got stuck in the middle 5 steps on the list. Love the rocks, hate all that Website crap. Check out my micrographs of thin sections of meteorite

[meteorite-list] Thin section odd structure in SaU 067 Tom Phillips

Hi list, I was examining an SaU 067 thin section last night and noticed this oddity. It's likely just contamination in the original rock but cool to look at and wonder. This is just for fun. I don't think it is any discovery or any thing like that. If you want me to send a couple shots

[meteorite-list] Fwd: Thin section odd structure in SaU 067 Tom Phillips

Hi all, I thought Jakub said it well. Thanks, Tom --- Begin Message --- As far as I am concerned, I would say it is a spectacular example of terrestrial microbial contamination. Of course, I may be wrong. I cannot wait to read a more professional evaluation. Thank you for sharing the photogra

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Micrographs on Coast to Coast show web site.

Hi list, The radio show Coast To Coast has a web site. They have some of my NWA 482 Lunar cross polarized light micrographs on their site. Click on the thumb nail and it pulls up 4 images and then click on the word Gallery in the text and it takes you to my Gallery on Meteorite Times. Th

[meteorite-list] Just a thought about NWA classification numbers

Hi list, Naming meteorites after their fall/find location seems to be working well. If a new find is made in the location under most circumstances, it is accepted as being paired to the previously found material. It is quite different with the numbers assigned to NWA finds. The total NW

Re: [meteorite-list] Just a thought about NWA classification numbers

Hi Gary, No, I am suggesting that a sample be sent to the lab that did the initial classification and it be welcomed and not turned away as is the usual case. An effort should be made to combine as many numbers as possible and not create situations where one find has 12 numbers. I am cert

Re: [meteorite-list] Just a thought about NWA classification numbers

Hi Howard, What we have is a can of worms!Tom __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Sand-crusted, polished OC slice

Hi Mike, This is Tom Phillips the micrograph guy. About a year ago you posted the list about a NWA meteorite incrusted in sand grains. I have several small and one 7 kilo individuals that look to have beautiful crust but are coated in grains of what looks like quartz. It does not seem to

Re: [meteorite-list] do meteorites fluoresce??

Hi Barb, This is Tom Phillips. I take meteorite micrographs. My Gallery is at http://www.meteorite.com/meteorite-gallery/I have an aus Jena Fluoval (a fluorescence microscope) that I use for thin section cross polarized light examination. I looked through many samples (200+) for even

Re: [meteorite-list] Steve of Chicago's listings.

Why start in on Steve. It's not like he just threatened any one with jail for searching his hole in the ground. I have dealt with Steve from common to exotic (including Lunar) and have always found him to be honest and extremely enthusiastic. He seams to have fun while chasing his latest

Re: [meteorite-list] Oh Boy- Here we go....

That ones not going on my scope! Tom ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] Ad For sale NWA 2965 EL3 Fossil Meteorite

Hi list, I have a quantity of the new fossil meteorite NWA 2965 EL3. Nice looking individuals from a couple grams to 300 gr. I would like to sell 1 kilo lots and up. 40 cents gr. but if you want a lot, I will talk. Please email me off list if you have an interest. I to, am a meteorite n

[meteorite-list] Ad Fossil Meteorite NWA 2965 EL3 Great price in Kg lots offered to the list

Hi List, I have a fairly large quantity of the Meteorite NWA 2965. This is the meteorite that has been talked about so much. It was classified as an Aubrite, then an EL6/7 and finally EL3 Fossil Meteorite. The new abstract is at _http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2006AGUFM.P51E1247K_ (http

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