[meteorite-list] AD - New Collector, Rock TRADE

From: Ryan Weidert <ryan.weidert_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 18:58:41 -0700
Message-ID: <AANLkTim-h6h-z1HGaH-Ot0cEQB2bj87Zi7oZVduO9jlt_at_mail.gmail.com>

Hi All,
?????? I've been reading the list for a few months now and finally
thought I may have something to offer (albeit somewhat self-centered).
Im a new collector of meteorites, and am looking to trade mineral
specimens for meteorites or related things to bolster my tiny
collection. Im a geologist, and have been an avid rockhound for the
last 10 years of my 25. That said, I have a literal ton of rocks and I
figured that since this list deals with meteorites, I should try and
offer things that are more related to space rocks than not. Im simply
looking to swap some of my extra rocks for some of your extra space
rocks. I know meteorites are or can be expensive, so im willing to
trade what you think is fair. If you are looking for some specific
mineral/rock, ask and I may have a sample or two somewhere. Email me
at ryan.weidert at gmail.com if interested or have any questions. I'd
be glad to answer them (if I can haha)!
Thanks! Have a Great Week!
~ Ryan Weidert


I have the following Earth rocks up for trade:

All Photos-
http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii66/no-limitation/Rock%20Trade%20for%20Meteorites/

Olivine Nodules (volcanic bombs) - the same mineral in those beautiful
pallasites except from the Earths mantle, 30+ miles down!
??? - whole with basalt crust
??? - broken exposing crystals
??? - numerous large fragments
??? - cut pieces upon request

Olivine Sand (crushed and screened nodules)
??? -? <1mm unsorted
??? - 1-2mm unsorted
??? - 2-4mm unsorted
??? - 3-5mm hand picked "apple green" crystals.
??? - 2-3mm hand sorted "apple green" crystals.

Moqui Marbles
??? - "Classic" newbie meteorwrongs

Obsidian Nodules
??? - "Classic" newbie meteorwrongs
??? - Some have nice "regmaglypys"
??? - Appropriate meteorite color (no fresh glassy surfaces)


Other rocks...

Cleavelandite (Albite - a fledspar)
??? - Large specimens (most over 10cm x 10cm
??? - Many with mica

Quartz Crystals
??? - A few larger ones (~5x10cm)
??? - Opaque to near crystal clear

Geodes - Hauser Beds, Southern California
??? - Uncut 'nodules' up too 8cm across.
??? - hollow and solid

?Other.....

Old Bottles
??? - A wide variety - tall, short, clear, embossed etc.
??? - Most worth a $1-2
??? - No photos unless someone is interested.
Received on Mon 17 May 2010 09:58:41 PM PDT