[meteorite-list] Classification of Chondrites

From: Michael Murray <mikebevmurray_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:26:17 -0600
Message-ID: <64758DF6-A5B0-4048-BBB0-49D539D887CA_at_gmail.com>

Don't pay much attention to my guess but I say H5. Few chondrules,
evenly spread concentration of metal flakes. If I read the chart
provided in the Field Guide to Meteors and Meteorites correctly, bulk
density for H5 should be about 3.4. You could check that.
I have a question for you though...Can you see the metal flakes
through the crust? I found a small one that I think is similar. I
can se the flakes showing through on the outside that's why I'm asking.

Mike in CO
On Aug 17, 2010, at 4:29 PM, David Pensenstadler wrote:

> What timing. I was just about to post some pics of an unclassified
> NWA that I received from Dean Bessey some time ago and ask
> listmembers if they could estimate the type.
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> So, check the links below and give me your estimate. The piece is
> about 1 3/4 inch x 1 inch. Notice the large chondrule which is
> about 4 mm in diameter. The blue flakes are actually metal. My
> guess is H 4-5. (I won't even try to get it down to the tenths.)
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> [IMG]http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n7/marky613/DSCN0460-1.jpg[/
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> [IMG]http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n7/marky613/DSCN0457-1.jpg[/
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> [IMG]http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n7/marky613/DSCN0456-1.jpg[/
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> I hope the photo quality is good enough to see the chondrules.
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> Dave
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