[meteorite-list] Meteorite-list Digest, Vol 51, Issue 34

From: Gary K. Foote <gary_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:30:48 -0500
Message-ID: <478F4A78.5767.11FC252_at_gary.webbers.com>

Hi Tom,

I dig it for it's unusual characteristics. Unclassified or not it is a thing of beauty and having a
name wouldn't enhance that for me. It's unknown nature and subsequent mystery is a great
part of its charm. Would I cut it for classification? Never. Would I polish the back face? Not
likely as that would destroy the rollover crust. I think it will remain as it is - under glass on my
display shelf - for as long as I live.

I neglected to place a scale cube with the pics, but to give a rough idea, the 'giant chondrule'
is a bit over 1/2cm across. The specimen weighs 64.6g.

Gary

> Gary, Love that chondrule!!! And roll over crust on the back!
> That is
> a fine example of why even an unclassified can be a treasure.
>
> Do you find it of greater interest because it is still an unknown
> or
> would you value it more if it was part of a named find?
>
> Tom
Received on Thu 17 Jan 2008 12:30:48 PM PST