[meteorite-list] non magnetic meteorites-Copper Meteorite

From: E.L. Jones <jonee_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:13:09 2004
Message-ID: <3EA806E0.6030002_at_epix.net>

Yes HH Nininger did have someone bring him a copper blob which was
recovered "warm" etc. I recall that someone many years later made a
convincing report that this "copper meteorite"-- while recovered warm,
was actually a certain failed bearing/bushing from a Ford Trimotor
airplane engine. `Twas based on alloy composition and similar failures.

   Alas, my "bamaged drain " also doesn't recall the source.

Elton

Steve Schoner wrote:
>
> I think that Nininger reported one that was composed
> of pure copper.
>
> The story is convincing, but...
>
> Probably not.
>
> I think it was Eaton, CO?
>
> If my faulty damaged brain remembers correctly.
Received on Thu 24 Apr 2003 11:46:40 AM PDT