[meteorite-list] Testing equipment

From: Matson, Robert <ROBERT.D.MATSON_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon Nov 29 15:41:48 2004
Message-ID: <AF564D2B9D91D411B9FE00508BF1C86904EE61F1_at_US-Torrance.mail.saic.com>

> Other than an experienced educated individual, exactly what
> equipment is required to classify a meteorite?

Assuming you have a carbon-coated thin section of your meteorite,
a petrologic microscope and an electron microprobe will be sufficient
for chondrites. --Rob
Received on Mon 29 Nov 2004 03:37:41 PM PST