[meteorite-list] Steve's 150-gram Dragon piece

From: bobe5531 at comcast.net <bobe5531_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:11:48 +0000
Message-ID: <102920071511.25816.4725F83400009F5F000064D82207300033CECCCACA0A0D010D_at_comcast.net>

Elton,

You're not the only one who was wondering why Steve would call it oriented.
It looks like a cool piece of shrapnel. Thats about it.
 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Mr EMan <mstreman53 at yahoo.com>
> Steve Arnold (Chicago) wrote:
>
> > "...one of the most beautiful and oriented meteorites that I have
> > ever seen.
>
> OK... I'll bite-- Steve? how is this "oriented"?
>
> You've been collecting how many years?
>
> It may have flow features, the photos are fairly dark, but how do you
> justify calling this oriented? Attractive , yes but the best oriented
> meteorite you have ever seen?
>
> I am sure there are many meteorite owners such as yourself who could
> care less about meteorite terminology, however those of us who do, feel
> an obligation to speak up when we see terms misused.
>
> Looking forward to seeing the Dragon on Ebay in time for Christmas.
> Thanks for sharing.
>
> Elton
>
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Received on Mon 29 Oct 2007 11:11:48 AM PDT