[meteorite-list] FAQ page

From: ari machiz <a_machiz_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 09:41:11 2004
Message-ID: <20010220204759.9009.qmail_at_web4002.mail.yahoo.com>

Hi folks.
I am taking answers to the list of questions for the
FAQ page. The last time I posted the list I didn't
re-post the current list of questions, nor did I
receive any responses.

I am going to repost the questions so you will know
what needs answering. Question 24 has an answer, but I
would be happy to take your answer regarding this
issue as well. I may verywell include multiple answers
for several questions, depending on the answers
received.

Meteorite Central
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a meteorite?
1. What is a meteorite?

Identifying meteorites
2. How do you know its a meteorite? (How can I
differentiate between a meteorite and a terrestrial
rock?)

3. How did meteorites come to be recognized as rocks
from space?

4. Where can I have a test performed to see if I have
a meteorite?

5. How do we know which meteorites came from which
asteroids?

6. How do we know that a meteorite is really from the
Moon or Mars?

7. What is a tektite? Is a tektite a meteorite?

8. I have been told that when stone meteorites lose
their fusion crusts it is almost impossible to tell
them apart from terrestrial rocks. What type(s) of
terrestrial rock are being referred to?

9. What are the common "meteorwrongs" that are found?



Learning more about meteorites
10. Are meteorites hot when they fall?

11. How are meteorites named?

12. What are meteorites made of?

13. Are there any minerals found in meteorites that
aren't found anywhere on earth?

14. How are meteorites classified and what do the
classifications mean?

15. What is a thin slice? Why are they interesting?

16. What is a Widmanstatten pattern?
(Martinsitic/other)

17. I have recently read about fossil bacteria in
Martian meteorites, lunar meteorites, and the
Murchison meteorite. Have we finally discovered life
in any of these meteorites?

18. Why do scientists say that a meteorite killed the
dinosaurs?

19. How are meteorites formed?


Just Curious
20. Where on the Internet can I view photos of
meteorites?

21. Where can I see some large collections of
meteorites?

22. Has anyone ever been hit by a meteorite?

23. Are we in any trouble of getting hit by a giant
meteorite?

24. Do any meteorites exhibit radioactivity?

25. What happened in Tunguska?

26. Could we get sick with a strange disease from a
meteorite with Mars bacteria on it?

27. Why are more meteorites found in some countries
than others?

28. How many meteorites fall in a year?

29. How can I get a meteorite named?



Buying a meteorite
30. Can people actually buy meteorites? Where?

31. I recently heard you can buy pieces of the Moon
and Mars, is this true?

32. Is it safe to buy meteorites on Ebay?

33. How can I determine fair market value for a
meteorite?

34. What are the cheapest and most expensive
meteorites?



Caring for your meteorite
35. What are the best ways to store and protect my
meteorites from rust?

36. My iron meteorite is getting rusty. Can I clean
it?

37. I am told that my meteorite has "caliche". How can
I get rid of it?

38. How do I remove saw marks from a meteorite

39. My meteorite slice has a dull surface. Can I
polish it? How?



Supplies
40. What is a good book on meteorites?

41. Where can I get those little square/round plastic
boxes that some dealers keep meteorites in?

42. Where can I buy a Reiker mount box?

43. What is a good metal detector?

44. Which metal detector is right for me?

45. Are there special magnifiers or microscopes that
work well for meteorites? What about hand-held lenses?


46. Where can I buy strong magnets to use in the
field?

47. Where can I buy lapidary supplies?

Please respond to this e-mail or to the following
address: a_machiz_at_yahoo.com

I just got DSL and currently can not access my other
mail account.

Thanks very much to all,
Ari


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Received on Tue 20 Feb 2001 03:47:59 PM PST