[meteorite-list] AD: Pre-Tucson Sale

From: Jason Phillips <jnbran_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:35:03 -0600
Message-ID: <007701c85539$15b59e20$4241fa3f_at_yourlk4rlmsu41>

Pre-Tucson sale:

These are specimens that I have had in my personal collection for the last
several years. They were picked because of their beauty, aesthetic features
and true historic significance. Besides these offerings I will accept offers
on specimens that are on my website www.rocksfromheaven.com - Thanks, Jason



Alamogordo: A rare slice of this 1938 find. It weighs 59.8 grams and comes
with the original American Meteorite Laboratory specimen label and has
painted numbers (77.63). The price on this extremely rare and historic
offering is $550.

Allende: This CV3 material is very undervalued for such a rare
classification and a witnessed fall from 1969. This specimen is a full slice
weighing 57.3 grams. The price is $500.

Bruderheim: A complete slice of this incredible fall from March 4, 1960.
This is a rare offering of a Canadian meteorite. This specimen was pictured
in the book Rocks from Space and graced many great collections before ending
up in mine several years ago. The price of this specimen in $450.

Etter: A part slice of this L6 from Texas. It weighs 81.6 grams, but the
true treat of this specimen is the original American Meteorite Laboratory
label and painted numbers (H47.172). The price on this $500.

Imilac: A beautiful 162 gram individual that is shaped like a rose. I was
told by one aesthetic meteorite collector that this was one of the nicest
Imilac specimens he had ever seen. It has several crystals protruding and if
desired could be cut up into several nice slices. Specimens such as this are
rarely offered and especially at such a low price.- $1600.

Monze: A 44.8 gram full slice of this rare fall (Oct. 5, 1950) from Zambia.
This specimen shows great inclusions and crust. The price is $400.

Pultusk: This is an incredible specimen with primary and secondary fusion
crust from a fall in 1868, which looks as though it fell yesterday. It
weighs 59.1 grams and comes with it's an original museum label from the
Museum National D'Histoire Naturelle. The price on this specimen is $1000.

Suizhou: A 54 gram specimen from this L6 meteorite that fell in China in
1986. The price of this rare offering is $450.

Wiluna: A western Australia fall from September 2, 1967. This is a
beautifully crusted 19.44 gram piece with two sets of museum numbers painted
on the top and side (#12934 and #354). The price on this rare specimen is
$400.

NWA 869: A 2664 gram individual with great dark crust and is shaped like a
small loaf of bread. The NWA 869 find is arguably one of the nicest
meteorites to come out of Africa with an interior that is full of
interesting inclusions and features. This specimen would be a centerpiece in
many collections. If desired it could be cut making several hamburger size
slices. The price on slices could easily reach one dollar a gram, but on
this whole specimen the price is just under $.25/cent a gram ($665).

NWA 869: Another outstanding individual from this find weighing 7230 grams.
This is a flatter specimen covered with thumbprints and a rich dark crust.
It displays very well and measures 9 inches X 8 inches X 3 inches. If
desired this specimen could be sliced up making slices about this size of
dinner plates, which is what will be done if it does not sell. The price on
this specimen is just over $.22/cent a gram at $1650.

NWA 2965: One of the most intriguing meteorites and definitely one of the
most undervalued to come out of Morocco. Whether it is a EL3, EL6, or
Aubrite it is truly an incredible meteorite that will not always be as cheap
as it has been the past year. This specimen is an endcut that weighs 5909
grams (I have the other half in my personal collection) and is the brown
interior with black veins. The price on this specimen is wholesaled at $600.

NWA 3163 (lunar): This is 10 grams of the moon. Offered here is 10 grams of
lunar dust from the cutting of NWA 3163. The material is so beautiful and
looks as though it was just dusted off of the moon itself. This would be
great to use for many different types of projects (jewelry, educational
kits, etc.). The price is sure to continue to climb on lunar material in the
future, but this material is offered for $1000 for all 10 grams.

Dhofar 1289: Two endcuts (347 grams and 1324 grams) of this nice looking L4
with a tan interior with some neat inclusions that are brown, orange, and
black. These are a great price at $0.15/gram.



Have a great weekend,

Jason

Rocks from Heaven

www.rocksfromheaven.com

Telephone: 217-832-4505
Received on Sat 12 Jan 2008 11:35:03 AM PST