[meteorite-list] Angrite with 1cm Translucent crystals... a WOW moment!

From: John higgins <geohiggins_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:29:09 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <769117.25682.qm_at_web63201.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

Very interesting meteorite,
Congratulations Greg!

I also agree with Adam. I would really like to see all the supporting data, what are the classification results and provisional number? I'ts not proper conduct for a IMCA member to make unsubstantiated claims or jump the gun on preliminary testing. I would like to see this new Angrite double and triple checked, and recognized as a official meteorite before such claims are made, especially since its a IMCA member making such claims. I wouldn't mind so much if the claimed pairings looked identical and had very strong supporting evidence, but one look at the new stone and this is clearly not the case. More testing must be done, and supporting evidence is nowhere to be found.

I don't want to come off as mean, but I think this story is kind of ironic coming from a guy who just shot down every dealer who sells NWA 869, then turns around and breaks the rules, that damages the integrity of the classification process...

Good Luck on the next steps of the classification process of this new and exciting meteorite!

Have a Great Day!
John Higgins




----- Original Message ----
From: Adam Hupe <raremeteorites at yahoo.com>
To: Adam <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Tue, June 22, 2010 9:32:25 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Angrite with 1cm Translucent crystals... a WOW moment!

I agree that it is a totally awesome meteorite and a rare one too. Congratulations!

For future reference, it would be nice to wait a few extra days for a provisional number at the very least so that there is no confusion when announcing such an extraordinary find. I think collectors would be even more interested in a specimen that carried its own nomenclature. An Angrite, paired or not will stand on its own. Even though this meteorite is likely paired, it has its own special characteristics that may make it more desirable as illustrated in your images.

Best Regards,

Adam
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