[meteorite-list] Meteorite Streak Test

From: David Freeman <dfreeman_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Jun 10 15:24:07 2004
Message-ID: <40C8B559.8040405_at_fascination.com>

Dear peanuts;
Nantan's are for the most part rusty, rusty turning to hematite and
limonite (your yellow crust is limonite).

You should try a better quality meteorite to practice streak testing on.

Nantans are weepers...meaning they will most likely one day break your
heart with tears of Lawrencite disease.
See periodic list archival articles relating to the prose and poetry
related to those cherished but self destructive Nantans.
Hate to break the bad news. Oh, do not weep for me, my Nantan.
DAve F.

Peanut .. wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I have a question regarding streak testing meteorites. Supposedly, a
> meteorite will not leave a streak when tested. I have a known
> meteorite I bought (Nantan) and it leaves a red/Brown streak bigger
> than life. This is supposed to indicate Hematite. What's the deal with
> this test?
>
> The meteorite was bought from the Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals so I
> have no reason to believe it's not was it was supposed to be.
>
> ???,
>
> Cj (Peanut)
>
>
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Received on Thu 10 Jun 2004 03:24:09 PM PDT