[meteorite-list] Interesting lunar meteorite

From: Alexander Seidel <gsac_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:36:06 +0200
Message-ID: <20070417223606.125180_at_gmx.net>

I just read this by chance. Now **this** is the way a new and probably
exciting stone should be properly introduced, taking early care of it,
but not selling it off and out at this stage.

Well done, Stefan (...my dear "neighbour" here in Berlin..:-)),
Alex
Berlin/Germany

 
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Datum: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:21:38 +0200
Von: "Stefan Ralew" <stefan at meteoriten.com>
An: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
Betreff: [meteorite-list] Interesting lunar meteorite

> Dear list,
>
> Today I'd like to show you some photos of an interesting lunar meteorite.
> The material was already introduced some weeks ago on this list, and it
> has
> been preliminary classified by Dr. Albert Jambon as a Lunar Monzogabbro
> (provisional name: NWA 4683). Now I have cut some other fragments of this
> find and have also polished a few pieces. I was extremely curious to see a
> cut surface, and the matrix of this lunar meteorite really looks very
> interesting. As has been stated in Dr. Jambon's classification text, the
> texture resembles a Shergottite, and one can see the abundant maskelynite
> which is rather typical for martian meteorites. But this lunar meteorite
> reminds me also of a certain mare basalt find from Antarctica, and I'm
> anxiously looking forward to further studies. This fresh and unbrecciated
> lunar meteorite is without a doubt very special, and probably belongs to
> the
> best finds from the Sahara.
>
> I have uploaded some pictures to the following link. I hope you enjoy the
> photos.
> http://www.chladnis-heirs.com/monzogabbro.html
>
> The material is not yet for sale at the moment. First, I would like to
> clear
> up whether the entry of the TKW for NWA 4683 can be adjusted, and whether
> I
> need a new NWA number for this material. All fragments come from one
> single
> stone, and from the same source. In my opinion, it should not be necessary
> to request several numbers for fragments of one and the same stone. But I
> will inform myself on the current regulations of the NomComm. The (actual)
> TKW of this meteorite is about 994 g in two large fragments and a few
> smaller fragments. Unfortunately, this meteorite is a little bit friable
> and
> therefore difficult to cut and the cutting loss is high. And polishing is
> only possible with special equipment. But it is a strange and wonderful
> meteorite and a real pleasure to watch under the microscope. I love it!
>
> Best wishes,
> Stefan
>
> Chladni?s Heirs
> Munich - Berlin
>
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