[meteorite-list] Most Unique CAI

From: Greg Hupe <gmhupe_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:21:00 -0400
Message-ID: <011001c88d12$a5828020$0200a8c0_at_Gregor>

Hi Larry,

I agree! Those are a couple of examples one regrets parting with afterwards,
but then again, if I were to hog up all that I have found, purchased or
traded for over the years, I wouldn't get the joy for sharing. To me, that
is just as important as collecting!

Best regards,
Greg

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----- Original Message -----
From: <Thetoprok at aol.com>
To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 2:07 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Most Unique CAI


>
>
> Greg, List,
>
> This is a perfect example of the difference between people like me who
> sell
> the occasional meteorite to support my collecting habit, and a true
> dealer.
> How you ever parted with that CAI capped jewel is beyond me, I doubt I
> would
> have ever been able to sell it! That is truly one of the most unique
> features
> I've ever seen.
>
> -Larry
>
>
> In a message dated 3/23/2008 10:51:13 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> gmhupe at htn.net writes:
> Dear HUGE CAI Enthusiasts,
>
> I was reminded by Jeff Kuyken that I had offered a couple of NWA 3118 CV3
> specimens a couple years ago with massive CAI's popping out of them.
> While I
> do not remember at the moment who the lucky collectors were who acquired
> these, I do have the photos of these remarkable specimens. Here are links
> to
> the photos with several views each:
>
> The Donut (with sprinkles!). The most unique CAI in the World!
> http://www.lunarrock.com/nwa3118/nwa3118a.jpg
>
> Large Encased CAI
> http://www.lunarrock.com/nwa3118/nwa3118b.jpg
>
> If the people who has these would like to chime in with the measurements,
> that would be cool!
>
> Best regards,
> Greg
>
> ====================
> Greg Hupe
> The Hupe Collection
> NaturesVault (eBay)
> gmhupe at htn.net
> www.LunarRock.com
> IMCA 3163
> ====================
> Click here for my current eBay auctions:
> http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Kuyken" <info at meteorites.com.au>
> To: "Greg Hupe" <gmhupe at htn.net>
> Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 8:05 PM
> Subject: Fw: Martin is back with Accretion Desk!!
>
>
>> Hi Greg,
>>
>> Have you had a look at this article. It's quite good. But if I am
>> remembering right, didn't you sell a NWA 3118 individual a couple of
>> years
>> back with a MASSIVE CAI sticking out of the surface? Or maybe I'm
>> remembering that wrong? Anyhow, hope you have a great and safe Easter.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <STARSANDSCOPES at aol.com>
>> To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 2:17 AM
>> Subject: [meteorite-list] Martin is back with Accretion Desk!!
>>
>>
>>> Hi list, Has every one noticed that Martin Horejsi is back this month
>>> in
>>> Meteorite Times?
>>>
>>> http://www.meteorite-times.com/meteorite_frame.htm
>>>
>>> Martin has written articles we all have enjoyed for years. He was a
>>> standard in Meteorite Magazine. It seams he has changed states from
>>> Idaho to
>>> Montana and changed Universities as well.
>>>
>>> This months article is on the biggest CAI I have ever seen or (heard
>>> about)
>>> and with the recent discovery of the asteroids high in CA, what great
>>> timing.
>>>
>>> Check it out!!!
>>>
>>> Martin, it's good to see you back.
>>>
>>> Tom
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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