[meteorite-list] Curiosity- Possible Meteorite?

From: cdtucson at cox.net <cdtucson_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2009 9:39:19 -0700
Message-ID: <20090802123919.3LJA0.583399.imail_at_fed1rmwml43>

Michael,
 It does look like a possible meteorite.
I like the flow lines in the third photo but $33.00 more than I would risk to find out unless they showed the filed area.
In future if I were you I would ask for a nickel test and a density test. This is THE easiest test to do. Simply need a scale and some water. If it is just magnetite the bulk density will be around 5. if iron meteorite it will be around 7-8. Big difference for my $33.00 gamble.

--
Carl or Debbie Esparza
IMCA 5829
Meteoritemax
---- Michael Groetz <mpg4444 at gmail.com> wrote: 
> Hello-
>    Not sure if any of you were following (or possibly won) this ebay auction:
> 
> http://cgi.ebay.com/Unclassified-meteorite-242-2-g-Salt-Fork-State-Park_W0QQitemZ320404111590QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4a9992c0e6&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
> 
>    I was very surprised to see it sold for $33 (started at $9.99)
> after (5) bids. I have to admit I watched it since I live maybe 50
> miles from where it was found and have been to the area often.
>    I know chances are extremely minimal this is really a meteorite-
> but somebody is really placing their bets on it. The descriptive
> paragraph has many errors and assumptions. For a meteorite to survive
> in Ohio damp ground, yet be found it that condition, would be nearly
> impossible.
>    I would appreciate other's opinions, and if one of you were the
> buyer- let us know what you received!
> Thank You
> Mike G..
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