[meteorite-list] FW: [AD] Steve's Brenham Slices -- At Last!

From: Jack Schrader <jack.schrader_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 15:05:30 -0700
Message-ID: <20061217220533.NXNR97.fed1rmmtao02.cox.net_at_fed1rmimpo01.cox.net>

Dear List,
     Last year at the Tucson 2005 show, I traded Steve Arnold for a
beautiful slice of Brenham iron. I have not been as fortunate as others
with the stability of my specimen. I live in Arizona in a very dry part of
the state. My home is air conditioned and I have no humidifiers to add any
moisture to the air. My slice was very well prepared, polished and etched
and appeared to have been coated in the preparation process with some method
of resin sealing material. I kept my slice of Brenham on an acrylic stand
for display as I felt it was very stable and required no other special
preservation and storage concerns. After approximately nine months of
apparent stability, my piece has rusted badly in all of the areas of the
small fissures at the periphery of the slice. Some of the fissures rusted
severely enough to rupture the surrounding areas of the polished and etched
iron surfaces. I have removed the resin coating and the slice is now
undergoing NaOH/alcohol treatment for the rust. I hope to stabilize the
slice to save it from further deterioration. After the treatment, the slice
I have will be removed from display and placed in an airtight container with
a dessicant pack to help lessen the possibility of further rusting of the
specimen. I do not wish to discourage any future sales of the Brenham
specimens that Geoff Notkin and Steve Arnold will be selling, I only wish to
state my experiences with the specimen that I obtained. I am certain that
every Brenham iron meteorite specimen recovered from the strewn field will
have been subjected to very different and varying environmental conditions
prior to recovery and preparation which will have an effect on the future
stability of that particular iron. My specimen most likely was one which
was discovered in an area of heavy moisture, irrigation, farming chemicals
leaching down through the soil, etc. The iron slices are beautiful and very
well prepared and are great additions to a collection. My suggestion to all
who do add one of these beautiful specimens is to simply take all
precautions possible to protect the iron from rusting and not trust solely
on the good stability claims that other specimens have enjoyed. Best wishes
to all, Dr. Jack Schrader
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Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] [AD] Steve's Brenham Slices -- At Last!

Hello Geoff et al.,

I bought a slice of Brenham from Steve at Tucson last year. At the time I
was a little concerned, as I am sure some list members may be, about
Brenham's reputation for instability. The etch on this meteorite is so
beautiful and intricate I couldn't resist buying the slice and I'm very
happy to report that it has been rock stable-not a hint of rust in the
year that I have owned it. I've been very happy with it.

Cheers,
Jim Baxter

> Dear Listees:
>
> Greetings from Tucson, the meteorite capital of the world.
>
> I am very pleased and excited to announce that by exclusive arrangement
> with the Brenham Meteorite Company I am now offering superb, genuine
> Steve Arnold Brenham meteorite slices.
>
> Every one of my Brenham specimens comes with the following special
> documentation:
>
> - A color 8 1/2 x 11 Certificate of Authenticity, signed by Steve
> Arnold and Philip C. Mani -- owners of the Brenham Meteorite Company.
> This attractive certificate was specially designed by Stanegate
> Studios. The certificate is suitable for framing, signed and numbered,
> and includes the specific date that your specimen was found, and its
> longitude and latitude. A Brenham Meteorite Company provenance is sure
> to add to the value of your specimen in the years to come.
>
> - A custom color print of the complete meteorite -- from which your
> slice or end cut was taken -- prior to cutting.
>
> - A limited edition photo portrait postcard of Steve Arnold and his
> 1,430-lb Brenham find -- signed by Steve!
>
> - An official Aerolite Meteorites specimen identification card
>
> - Some specimens will also be accompanied by an additional signed
> photograph, showing the actual excavation of the piece from which your
> meteorite was taken! (when available)
>
> Today, I am pleased to offer a selection of gorgeous Brenham siderite
> slices. These were expertly prepared by meteorite hunter Mike Miller.
> Anyone who owns one of Mike's Gibeon or Canyon Diablo slices knows what
> outstanding work he does. Well, just wait 'til you see the Brenham
> siderite slices. The only word for the etch on these irons is stunning.
>
> Don't miss the large photos: http://www.aerolite.org/brenham-irons.htm
>
> The mass was found by Steve and Dr. Denton Abel, Curator of Meteorites
> at the American Museum of Natural History on July 8.
>
> In a few days I will be have complete Brenham pallasite slices,
> prepared to the very highest standards by Allan Lang of R.A.
> Langheinrich Meteorites. Al is one of -- if not THE -- best meteorite
> prep artists in the world, and I think I can confidently say these will
> be the finest American pallasite slices available anywhere on the
> market today.
>
> Remember you can see Steve and me digging up an actual Brenham
> pallasite this coming Tuesday night in the world premiere of the "Cash
> and Treasures" meteorite hunters episode on the Travel Channel.
>
> Details and showtimes: http://www.aerolite.org/cash-and-treasures.htm
>
> Thanks for looking. Please email me anytime if you have questions about
> our Brenham meteorites. I have a very limited amount of this premium
> quality material available.
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Geoff N.
> www.aerolite.org
>
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