[meteorite-list] AD - New Collector Rock TRADE

From: Ryan Weidert <ryan.weidert_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 12:03:50 -0700
Message-ID: <AANLkTimcMesmuyCTxWE2Ry2o51u6zt_KyTK4OHCb-zA2_at_mail.gmail.com>

Hi All,
      I sent this out last week and had a few replys (Thanks!) and
thought I'd try it one more time. 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 Weekend!
~ 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/
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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 - Spherical (or nearly so) hematite concretions formed
within sandstone.
    - "Classic" newbie meteorwrongs

Obsidian Nodules
    - "Classic" newbie meteorwrongs
    - Some have nice "regmaglypys"


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.
    - note, some may not be hollow inside.
Received on Sat 22 May 2010 03:03:50 PM PDT