[meteorite-list] AD - 25% OFF Sale, New Brachinite, NWA 6289 LL4, Rumuruti, Allende, Lunar Meteorwrong, more!

From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:20:34 -0400
Message-ID: <AANLkTim0sHgAhn=Y=+=tez9LWLszBRgwiab_PenOZeaC_at_mail.gmail.com>

Hi Folks!

I have several new offerings this week for collectors, including a new
brachinite, a gorgeous new LL4, and dozens of slices and endcuts.
These are interesting new specimens in a range of sizes and prices
from small micromounts to full slices and endcuts. I also have some
eclectic, new, non-meteorite offerings, including crystals,
arrowheads, tumbled semi-precious stones, and a fantastic lunar
meteorwrong.

I am running a sale right now - 25% OFF everything in the store. Of
course, Met-List members (you!) get a running discount of 20% on all
orders, but an extra 5% OFF is better than a poke in the eye with a
sharp stick! To get the discount, use the coupon code "sale" at
checkout. If you have any problems with the checkout process, email
me and we can do the order via email. I have had some reports in the
last week of bugginess in my website checkout, so if it acts goofy on
you, let me know - meteoritemike at gmail.com


NWA 6077 - new Brachinite

This very rare class of achondrite originates from an unknown parent
body. This brachinite is relatively fresh with nice crystallization
that is difficult to capture in photos but very beautiful to view in
hand. Unlike many brachinites, some of these specimens have a tiny
amount of metal and two haves large visible metal flecks. This
meteorite was classified by Dr. Anthony Irving at UWS. I have
specimens ranging from micromount crumbs to part slices larger than 1
gram.

1.46g part slice -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6077--rare-brachinite-achondrite-unknown-parent-body-146g

588mg part slice w/ metal fleck -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6077-brachinite-achondrite-w-rarely-seen-metal-inclusion-588mg

564mg part slice -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6077--rare-brachinite-achondrite-unknown-parent-body-564mg

504mg part slice w/ metal fleck -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6077--rare-brachinite-w-metal-flake-unknown-parent-body-504mg

397mg part slice -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6077--rare-brachinite-achondrite-unknown-parent-body-397mg

347mg part slice -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6077--rare-brachinite-achondrite-unknown-parent-body-347mg

Micromounts - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6077--rare-brachinite-achondrite-unknown-parent-body-micromount


NWA 6289, new LL4 chondrite.

This new LL4 chondrite has a gorgeous orange-red matrix that is
reminiscent of a rumuruti-type. It has dark colored clasts, light
colored clasts, occasional chondrules and metal fleck. The large
slice that I have is crusted on the edge with a nice polish on both
sides. It's a very striking specimen. I also have micromounts
available.

13g slice - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6289-new-ll4-chondrite-with-big-chondrules-clasts-13g-slice

Micromounts - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6289-new-ll4-chondrite-with-big-chondrules-clasts-micromounts


NWA 6284, new L5 chondrite

Here is a new and relatively-fresh L5 chondrite with a pretty
light-colored matrix that is peppered with clasts, metal fleck,
troilite flecks, and occasional chondrules. I have a large polished
slice that has some crust on the outside edge. And I also have some
small micromounts available.

21g slice - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6284-fresh-l5-chondrite-loaded-w-clasts-inclusions-21g-slice

Micromounts - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6284-fresh-l5-chondrite-loaded-w-clasts-inclusions-micromount


NWA 6080 - new LL4 chondrite

This meteorite is a beautiful example of the LL4 type. It contains a
pleasing mix of chondritic clasts, metal fleck, chondrules, and
troilite. It is quite fresh and mildly shocked. LL4 is not a very
common type, so these would make great samples for a type collection.
I have a wide range of sizes, from small micromounts to crusted
endcuts. All of these cut faces have been polished.

13g endcut - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6080-beautiful-ll4-chondrite-with-clasts-big-13g-crusted-endcut

11g endcut - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6080--beautiful-ll4-chondrite-with-clasts-11g-endcut

9.9g endcut - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6080-beautiful-ll4-chondrite-with-clasts-99g-endcut

8.08g slice - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6080--beautiful-ll4-chondrite-with-clasts-808g-slice

7.07g endcut - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6080--beautiful-ll4-chondrite-with-clasts-707g-endcut

4.72g endcut - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6080-beautiful-ll4-chondrite-with-clasts-472g-endcut

2.67g slice - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6080--beautiful-ll4-chondrite-with-clasts-267g-slice

Large Micros - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6080--beautiful-ll4-chondrite-with-clasts-large-micros

Small Micros - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6080--beautiful-ll4-chondrite-with-clasts-micromount


NWA xxxx, Rumuruti (R-Chondrite).

This meteorite has been classified and is currently awaiting it's
provisional NWA number. It is a rumuruti-type chondrite with an
orange-brown matrix, dark crust, and lots of chondrules and clasts
that is typical of the type. I sliced a small stone for another
dealer and I got to keep the pieces that came off during cutting,
which resulted in these micromounts. Some of these pieces have crust
on them. I only have a limited supply of micromounts and the earliest
buyers will get the biggest pieces. When the NWA number comes in, I
will notify all of the buyers.

Micromounts - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-xxx--rare-exotic-rumuruti-chondrite-nwa-pending-micromounts


NWA 869, L4-6 chondrite

These are newly-prepared slices and endcuts of this colorful
meteorite. These show nice chondrules, clasts, brecciation and metal
flecks.

14g endcut - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-869--attractive-l4-6-chondrite-from-algeria-endcut-14g

12g endcut - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-869--attractive-l4-6-chondrite-from-algeria-endcut-12g

6-8g slices (3) -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-869--attractive-l4-6-chondrite-from-algeria-slices-6-8g-each


NWA 6287 - new L/LL5 transitionary meteorite

This gorgeous L/LL5 meteorite is not only a rare class but one piece
has a large prominent chondrule. The matrix is very fresh and the
slice shows a lot of metal fleck, troilite, and chondrules. For type
collectors, you can't find a better specimen of this class. I have a
variety of specimens including a big endcut, slices and micros. I
have reduced the prices on the biggest pieces!

29g crusted endcut -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6287-rare-lll5-transitionary-chondrite-big-29g-crusted-endcut

12g slice with big chondrule -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6287--rare-lll5-transitionary-chondrite--big-12g-slice

8.25g slice - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6287-rare-lll5-transitionary-chondrite-825g-slice-wcrust

Micromounts - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6287-rare-lll5-transitionary-chondrite-micromount


Gao Guenie - Witnessed Hammer Fall, Burkina Faso 1960.

This a very fresh stone collected not long after the fall. It has
dark black crust on the outside without much oxidation. This stone
has been sliced in half to expose the most surface area of the matrix.
 The inside is packed with metal fleck and the cut faces have been
polished. I only have one of these cut stones remaining.

6.26g split fresh stone -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/gao-guenie-witnessed-hammer-fall-1960-fresh-halved-stone-626g


Ghubara - Classic Early Desert Find, Oman 1954

This classic collector's meteorite has a characteristic black matrix
with lighter-colored xenolithic clasts and metal fleck. I have a few
large thick endcuts and slices available.

6-7g Endcuts - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/ghubara--classic-l5-xenolithic-meteorite--oman-1954-thick-endcut

6-7g Slices - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/ghubara--classic-l5-xenolithic-meteorite--oman-1954-large-slice

Micromounts - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/ghubara-l5-xenolithic-meteorite-oman-1954


Other offerings -

El Hammami - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/el-hammami--early-saharan-h5-meteorite-mauritania-1997-large-micro

Lake Murrary shale -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/lake-murray--oldest-intact-meteorite-110-million-years-old-micro

Ash Creek - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/ash-creek--famous-witnessed-hammer-fall-west-texas-2009

Holbrook - http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/holbrook-lll6-classic-witnessed-hammer-fall-arizona-1912

Allende, premium cut fragment with CAIs -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/allende--premium-cut-fragment-with-2-cais-and-troilite-719mg

Moldavite, premium tumbled gem -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/moldavite-tumble-polished-premium-grade-gem-424-carats

Trinitite (atom bomb glass) -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/trinitite-historic-atom-bomb-glass

Tumbled Indochinite -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/indochinite-tektite--premium-tumble-polished-individual-25g

Lunar Meteorwrong -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/lunar-meteorwrong--stunning-and-unique-faux-lunaite-10g-endcut

55ct tumbled black tourmaline -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/black-tourmaline-premium-grade-tumble-polished-stone-55-carats

Big terminated water quartz crystals -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/quartz-crystal--big-stunning-clear-madagascar-terminated-quartz

Neolithic arrowheads (several) -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/ancient-neolithic-arrowhead--saharan-desert-large

Planetary Report (1983 SETI Issue with lunar meteorite mention) -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/the-planetary-report--vol-3-num-2-1983-seti-issue-lunar-meteorite

For Webmasters - Meteorite Top Sites List, http://meteorite.gotop100.com/

Thanks for looking and have a great weekend!

MikeG


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