[meteorite-list] The Term "Aerolite" on collection labels.

From: RJP <yellowengine_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 18:13:32 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
Message-ID: <14319954.1231114412732.JavaMail.root_at_mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Good Evning List,

Here is a question; perhpas some of the older list members may be able to offer their opinion - In what years was the term "aerolite" used for stoney meteorites? I have a small, labeled test tube containing fragments of the Waconda, KS meteorite. The collection label that it came with is written on ruled paper (turning yellowish brown) and reads "Areolite: Date of find 1873, Waconda, Mitchel Co. Kansas".

Is there any way of determining approximately when this label was written? The handwriting looks gothic.

Best Regards,

Ryan

 
Received on Sun 04 Jan 2009 07:13:32 PM PST