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Re: NYC Museum of Natural History Collection
CMcdon0923@aol.com wrote:
>
> Also, while examining the Ahnighito "monster", I noticed a rather large
> portion of the surface where I will swear that the crystalline structure is
> visible on the surface. This IS NOT a surface that has been cut and/or
> etched. The area in question is 100% natural exterior surface.
>
> It displays an intertwined pattern identical to the Widmanstatten pattern on
> an etched piece, and the pattern is (for lack of a better word) in 3-D. That
> is, the elongated 'threads' are rounded, much like a series of toothpicks
> arranged to mimic the pattern. I am 100% sure I saw this....and I spent
> almost 10 minutes with my face pressed up against the meteorite looking at
> it. UNFORTUNATELY I did not have my camera with me!!!!
>
> Is this "common"? Has anyone ever noticed this on any other irons?Chris:
I have a complete slice of Uruachi that displays the characteristic you
speak of. Pretty nifty!
--
Matt Morgan
Colorado Geological Survey
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Mile High Meteorites
http://www.mhmeteorites.com
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