Re: THE BATTLE FOR MONAHANS - may be lost to water.

[Matt Morgan <mhmeteorites@geocities.com>]

Jim Hurley wrote:

> One of the things that makes Monahans so valuable is the presence of
> those salt crystals - otherwise, it's just a rather normal meteorite.
>
> Now I've never seen these on any photo, and I hope Steve tells us if
> they are visible and numerous.
>
> What I would not like to see happen is for someone to get Monohans WET!
> I'm glad to see that the photos show it in a zip-lock bag. I'd be
> happier yet, Steve, if you put some desiccant in the bag.
>
> Water would probably destroy every bit of those crystals.

I have to agree, cutting may be out of the question. Michael, better get a
hammer...Matt

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