[meteorite-list] Dr. Bunch's Latest on NWA 1839/3133

From: David Weir <dgweir_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun Oct 15 18:22:17 2006
Message-ID: <4532B490.6010202_at_earthlink.net>

Adam Hupe wrote:
> My last post on the subject,
>
> I just had a lengthy conversation with Dr. Bunch just as few minutes ago
> about the non-paired stones NWA 1839/3133.
>
> Some statements made by Dr. Bunch:
>
> He absolutely and unequivocally disagrees with David Weir's last post
> the List.
>
> He has access to the latest data and it in no way supports a pairing
> between the two.
>
> Dr Bunch's exact quote "The petrography, mineral chemistry and oxygen
> isotopes clearly indicate that NWA 1839 and NWA 3133 are NOT paired,
> period! bingo!"
>
> I don't think it could be stated much clearer than that,
>
> Adam

I have actually seen it stated more clearly than that, and the fact is
that they are definitely paired. I'll stake my reputation on that.

David
Received on Sun 15 Oct 2006 06:22:08 PM PDT