[meteorite-list] Fwd: suspected meteorite

From: SSachs9056_at_aol.com <SSachs9056_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 09:55:41 2004
Message-ID: <6f.207b7f50.296a7e6f_at_aol.com>

Hi Jim, Mohamed, and List,

I have just viewed your site Mohamed, and while I can applaud your sincere
effort in having the specimens displayed nicely within thumbnails and so
forth, unfortunately not one of the specimens you possess are even close to
being a meteorite. I have examined hundreds of specimens, genuine meteorites,
and within that framework, many missidentified specimens as well. Don't feel
bad though. Even some museums, have made mistakes along the way with
identification. But do yourself a big favor. Take ONLY ONE specimen with you,
and use the advise from one of the list members who suggested this, and have
it carefully analized. No need to haul all of the specimens around. The
photos with the one specimen will due for this purpose as well. Make sure
though you take it to a University, of an institution which specializes in
meteorite classification. Showing the specimens to a neighbor or local
rockhound just won't do.

Lastly, please remember this...you were the one who solicited the help of the
experts (and if you go away from this message believing only one thing today,
believe me when I tell you this---this list is crammed chock full of
experts). So perhaps you were not prepared for the answers you received? In
that case it is NOT the experts fault you are unable to receive bad news. If
anyone does in fact, buy your specimens, well then you have succeeded in at
least one thing. The advise from the list members was given freely, you may
do with it whatever you wish. But do try to prepare yourself - when upon the
end of your quest, the answers are again revealed.

Best to all,

Steven L. Sachs http://www.geocities.com/gangwise/meteorite.html
Received on Sun 06 Jan 2002 11:30:39 PM PST