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Re: Emerald Meteorite is Toxic Material?

>>It seems that this material is nothing more than industaial slag. However,
>>I was sent sevaral pounds of this material, both whole stones and slices, and
>>thin slices. 
>>I was asked by many officials to get rid of this material in my posession, as
>>it contains large amounts of Cadmium,, a toxic material! Upon first
>>examination, the sealed box, when opened contains a strong smell of
>>sulphur....similar to car battery fumes! I have not discarded the material as
>>of yet, but, it is at a safe distance from my surroundings, in a safe place..
>>for now...

>Do you mean to tell us that the so-called Emerald Meteorite is TOXIC MATERIAL?
>I understand that people have bought some of this material as meteorites.
>Have these people been notified that they have been sent a dangerous
>substance?  Has the EPA been notified that a toxic material has been
>distributed to the unsuspecting public?  

I found some information about the toxicity of cadmium, and it
is not good news:

http://www.greenpeaceusa.org/reports/toxics/lead/apen1.htm

Cadmium is indeed a toxic material, and its effects are similar to
lead poisoning.   Studies have linked cadmium to respiratory cancer.
Exposure to cadmium is also known to cause problems with pregnancies,
such as premature birth, spontaneous abortion and birth defects.  Also,
cadmium poisoning is known to cause behaviorial problems and learning 
disabilities in small children.  Cadmium can be absorbed into the human
body orally, by inhalation or by skin contact.  Cadmium is particularly 
dangerous if it is incinerated and the the resulting gases and fumes are 
inhaled.

Folks, be very careful if you have a piece of the Emerald Meteorite - 
it contains a very serious toxin.  Please do not store it in your house anywhere 
near yourself or your family, and do not handle the material directly.  
To dispose of it correctly, contact your nearest EPA office.  Do not throw 
it away in the trash, as this can only expose more people to the toxin.

Ron Baalke