[meteorite-list] - UNCO Martian Dunite

From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:46:07 -0400
Message-ID: <q2oe51421551004120746t20170282k40bdb51322a5eeca_at_mail.gmail.com>

Hi Warren and List,

LOL. Yes, he would fit in perfectly in Washington.

He sounds like the second type of meteorite nut :

Type #1 - knows the specimen is bogus and is actively trying to scam.

Type #2 - believes his own story and is convinced the specimen is real.

Best regards,

MikeG




On 4/12/10, Warren Sansoucie <warren3174 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hello List -
>
> Here is the response that I was given from the President of UNCO Meteorites
> when I pressed him for answers to all the basics regarding his Martian
> meteorite.
>
> He should go into American politics.
>
> Warren Sansoucie
>
>
>
>
>
> Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:22:28 -0600
> Subject: Re: warren3174 has sent a question about item #120553654157, ending
> on Apr-13-10 14:22:07 PDT - UNCO Martian Dunite
> From: cwheileg at gmail.com
> To: warren3174 at hotmail.com
>
> Good Evening Warren; Thank you for your inquiry. It's somewhat of a relief
> to receive your respectful & courteous questions. I thank you for your
> sincere curiosity and due diligence.
> Smaller, identical pairings of this larger Martian meteorite have,
> indeed, been sliced, polished and examined to reveal all of the impact &
> shock metamorphisms required of a Martian meteorite. These metamorphisms
> include terrestrially weathered fusion crust (still visibly evident), and
> regmaglyph thumb prints. Closer, microscopic inspections reveal metals of
> chromite, iridium and titanium. The major metal is chromite suspended in
> neosilicates of olivine, with iridium & titanium blebs throughout the cut &
> polished face. Most importantly, the olivine neosilicate has been shocked
> melted to a blueish-black to nearly extinct, along with pyroxenes and
> glass-filled impact fissures. Feldspars of augite have been shock melted as
> well, to what is referred to as diaplectic glass, or maskenylite.
> This specimen, along with several other distinct specimens, were analysed
> by Actlabs of Ontario, Canada. The results were positive for both
> extraterrestrial and planetary origins. The high SiO2 content of up to 85%,
> along with high CaO and low MgO & Fe2O3 levels, indicate water as a major
> morphism influence. The Martian atmosphere, examined by Viking, would give
> credence to what our lab results have, so far, confirmed. Further analysis'
> are now being performed at ASU & UNM to further confirm these preliminary
> findings. We do expect the classification process within a few weeks. But
> as you know, these universities research labs can take some time to complete
> their analysis'.
> This Martian meteorite is just one of many pristine specimens located,
> collected & analysed from the Uncompahgre Strewn Field in Western Colorado.
> This field, which has experienced several meteoritic impact events over the
> last several thousand years, also includes Lunar meteorites, as well as
> asteroidal Ordinary & Primitive Chondrites. This is an impressive area for
> such events. The extent of finds increases on a daily basis.
> This field was discovered & identified by Yours Truly. I am a
> well-studied amateur meteoritst, yet I assure you that I have followed the
> science of Richard Norton, Lawrence Chitwood, Harvey Nininger and numerous
> other credible & reliable sources to qualify & accredit this site as one of
> the most important discoveries in a century, or more.
> Furthermore, I have just recently recovered the third Lunar meteorite
> strewn field in North America. This discovery was a result of a witnessed
> bolide by two individuals. This "fireball," ended up to be a large
> (daytime) event and culminated in the collection of several thousand
> fragments & whole stones of "definite" Lunar origin. These new, black
> fusion-crusted stones are not magnetic and are definitely Lunar! I will
> defy any lunar geochemist to refute this find, along with the Unco finds!
> Please stay tuned for more information on this find.
> Again, thank you for your courtesy & professional inquiry.
> All the Best!
> Steve Curry; President/Owner/Founder
> UNCO Meteorites
> Uncompahgre Meteoritic Association Cooperative
> Montrose, CO
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 5:40 PM, eBay Member: warren3174 <member at ebay.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> eBay sent this message to Steve Curry (uncometeorites).
> Your registered name is included to show this message originated from eBay.
> Learn more.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> This member has a question for you.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Do not respond to the sender if this message requests that you complete the
> transaction outside of eBay. This type of offer is against eBay policy, may
> be fraudulent, and is not covered by buyer protection programs. Learn More.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Dear uncometeorites,
>
> Seller,
>
> If you have not cut this Martian , how can you know it's origin?
>
> Has the determination of it's Martian origin been made on the appearance
> alone? Is there any type of documentation of its origin? Where was it found?
> Who found it?
>
> Thank you for your time,
>
> Warren Sansoucie
>
>
>
>
> - warren3174
>
>
> Answer the question
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> UNCO Martian Dunite
>
>
> Item Id:
> 120553654157
>
>
> End time:
> Apr-13-10 14:22:07 PDT
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Buyer:
>
>
>
>
>
> warren3174 (283)
>
>
> 100.0% Positive Feedback
>
>
> Member since Aug-27-03 in United States
>
>
> Location: MO, United States
>
>
>
> Listing Status:
> This message was sent while the listing was active.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Marketplace Safety Tip
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Keep your money safe - never pay for items with cash or instant money
> transfer services, such as Western Union or MoneyGram. In the past some
> sellers have exploited these payment methods in order to defraud buyers, so
> eBay has banned them from the site.
>
>
> Received a Second Chance Offer email? Double check that it's genuine: Second
> Chance Offer emails come directly from eBay and are shown in your My
> Messages.
>
>
> Trade safely. Beware of anyone who contacts you about buying or selling
> outside of eBay. When you trade outside of eBay, you're not able to leave
> feedback or take advantage of protection programs and case resolution tools
> available on eBay. Report an inappropriate email.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Learn More to protect yourself from spoof (fake) emails.
>
> Another eBay member sent this email to cwheileg at gmail.com through the eBay
> platform. eBay takes no liability for the sending of this email or its
> content
>
> Visit our Privacy Policy and User Agreement if you have any questions.
>
> You can report this message as unsolicited (spam/spoof) email.
>
> Copyright ? 2010 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and
> brands are the property of their respective owners. eBay and the eBay logo
> are trademarks of eBay Inc. eBay Inc. is located at 2145 Hamilton Avenue,
> San Jose, CA 95125.
> ______________________________________________
> Visit the Archives at
> http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html
> Meteorite-list mailing list
> Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
>

-- 
------------------------------------------------------------
Mike Gilmer - Galactic Stone & Ironworks Meteorites
http://www.galactic-stone.com
http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone
------------------------------------------------------------

Received on Mon 12 Apr 2010 10:46:07 AM PDT