[meteorite-list] Protecting Chondrites

From: E.J <jonee_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:27:52 2004
Message-ID: <3FBFF4B1.2030805_at_epix.net>

Hello List, Vishnu,
Some meteorites are very "friable" meaning you can crumble them with
little to moderate hand pressure. Friable meteorites are well know but
not necessarily common.

The rust marks are likely just that-- rusting iron flakes and can come
from handling and storage conditions. As I recall this arrived during a
monsoon. You might be able to arrest the rusting/lawencite disease
using the procedures for stabelizing irons but perhaps another list
member can elaborate on treating a friable stone such as Burbojle(sp)
which fell through sea ice and deeply into the underlying mud.

Elton

>I have noticed brown specks on my Orissa chondrite ....are these rust marks? Is there anyway to
>prevent this from happening or at least control this.
>Another silly doubt I have is that this meteroite is very brittle...just breaks apart when pressed
>hard...is this common for chondrites?
>clear skies
>Vishnu
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Received on Sat 22 Nov 2003 06:43:45 PM PST