Re: [meteorite-list] EL3 Fossil Image

2007-02-17 Thread Gary K. Foote
Its interesting to note that weathered meteorites are usually less valuable than fresher specimens, but when you get REALLY old the value comes back in. Gary On 17 Feb 2007 at 17:31, MARK BOSTICK wrote: > Hello Gary and list, > > "I am struck by the porocity of the specimen." What you are see

Re: [meteorite-list] EL3 Fossil Image

2007-02-17 Thread MARK BOSTICK
Hello Gary and list, "I am struck by the porocity of the specimen." What you are seeing most is spaces in cracks due to weathering. "And those 'cubic' inclusions." The "inclusions" are more and less weathered portions (depending on how you want to see it) of the meteorite. The meteorite is v

Re: [meteorite-list] EL3 Fossil Image

2007-02-17 Thread Gary K. Foote
I am struck by the porocity of the specimen. And those 'cubic' inclusions. Wow! Gary On 16 Feb 2007 at 20:11, Adam Hupe wrote: > Dear List, > > Here is a link to an awesome image provided by the > scientists responsible for classifying the fossil EL3 > meteorite. They encouraged me to post t

Re: [meteorite-list] EL3 Fossil Image

2007-02-16 Thread Norbert F. Kammel
Beautiful picture, Adam. Do I see some preserved chondrules in that breccicated light grey area down left hand side? Thanks for sharing, and best regards from Down-Under, Norbert Kammel IMCA # 3420 www.rocksonfire.com > Adam Hupe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Dear List, > > Here is a link

[meteorite-list] EL3 Fossil Image

2007-02-16 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List, Here is a link to an awesome image provided by the scientists responsible for classifying the fossil EL3 meteorite. They encouraged me to post this to the List so that all good see how heterogeneous this meteorite really is. This meteorite is so variable that every piece is appreciated