[meteorite-list] Fairly odd meteorites...

From: Eric Wichman <eric_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sat, 07 Feb 2009 11:58:21 -0800
Message-ID: <498DE7DD.4020306_at_meteoritewatch.com>

Hi all,

I cut a few more pieces. and one really looks rather interesting. It
actually has some sort of oily residue "inside" or appearing to come
from within the stone. No, this is not oil from my saw blade, or from my
hands. This residue was within the stone, and seems to be seeping out.
eeeew... Maybe alien slime, or some horendous disease for which we have
no cure? :) lol

Anyway it's an odd piece. There are two others in this gallery as well.
An NWA 869 with a gorgeous chondrule staring out at you. and a super
duper wonderfully crusted piece with the most beautiful patina you could
wish for. Oh and that last piece is super thumbprinted too!

http://www.meteoritesusa.com/blog/meteorite-information/new-meteorites/

Let me know what you think that oily residue is?

Eric
Received on Sat 07 Feb 2009 02:58:21 PM PST