[meteorite-list] EL3 Fossil Image

From: Gary K. Foote <gary_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 18:34:45 -0500
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Its interesting to note that weathered meteorites are usually less valuable than fresher
specimens, but when you get REALLY old the value comes back in.

Gary

On 17 Feb 2007 at 17:31, MARK BOSTICK wrote:

> Hello Gary and list,
>
> "I am struck by the porocity of the specimen." What you are seeing most is
> spaces in cracks due to weathering.
>
> "And those 'cubic' inclusions." The "inclusions" are more and less
> weathered portions (depending on how you want to see it) of the meteorite.
> The meteorite is very very old. Part of the meteorit had iron leach out of
> it over time...the lighter part. Add another weathering stage and the
> portions with more metal, starting weathering faster.
>
> It is perhaps the best deal in meteorites today, with prices at around $1.00
> a gram and less.
>
> Clear Skies,
> Mark Bostick
> www.meteoritearticles.com
>
>
>
Received on Sat 17 Feb 2007 06:34:45 PM PST