[meteorite-list] AW: NWA 2737, new martian ? - yes, it's a NEW CHASSIGNITE

From: Norbert Classen <trifid_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri Jan 28 13:55:43 2005
Message-ID: <200501281955113.SM01036_at_lunatic>

Dear List, and Meteorite Enthusiasts,

Pierre-Marie Pele asked:

> I read on the web that a new martian meteorite had
> been classified, with the number NWA 2737.
>
> Does anyone have any information on this meteorite
> (weight, classification, date of find, picture...) ?

Yes, and Bruno & Carine just gave me their okay to publicly announce their
latest planetary find to the list: NWA 2737, nicknamed "Diderot", a new
CHASSIGNITE. Not joking, it's the real thing, and I guess many papers will
be published on it, soon. Have a look at Bruno & Carines website for some
first impressions, and data:

http://www.meteorite.fr/en/forsale/chassignite.htm

There are also some publications in the French media, such as:

http://actu.voila.fr/Article/article_sciences_050127165308.klad9pvc.html

The TKW of this unusual find is 611 grams, and it was found back in 2000,
and has just recently be recognized since it looks rather different from
anything we know. It's almost pure black olivine, with minor interstitial
glas (maskelynite). I also have a high-res picture of my new collection
sample of NWA 2373 on my Martian meteorite website, somewhat hidden down
below. Scroll down the page, and click on "This months special" or just
follow the link to see it:

http://www.timewarp.de/images/martian/NewCHS-2.19g.JPG

Stunning, isn't it ????? And it's Bruno's & Carine's seventh Martian rock!
Unbelievable, but true. I recommend to all of you in Tucson to visit Bruno &
Carine at the show, and to seetheir new chassignite in person. I'm sure you
won't regret it.

All the best,
Norbert
Received on Fri 28 Jan 2005 01:55:04 PM PST