[meteorite-list] Beginner Questions on Meteorite Classification

From: Mark Morawski <mmorawski_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:08:19 2004
Message-ID: <JPECJPLCGDMJCHGEIJLAMEBNCBAA.mmorawski_at_rcn.com>

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I am a beginning collector and have read Norton's Rocks from space. I am
wondering if there is any online definition of the currently used
classification system as it differs from the system described by Norton.
Specifically when a meteor is classified as a H, L or LL of 3.X with a
weathering of Y and a shock rating of Z. Where would one find the
definition of X, Y and Z?


Second question, are there any online photographs that show the comparision
of 4, 5, and 6. I am a big fan of unclassified NWA's and would like to get
some feel for what these meteors are?

Last question if I wanted to learn more about the technical side of the
hobby, what would be good reading material on or off line. I am looking to
go alot deeper than Norton.

Thanks All


-Mark-

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