[meteorite-list] A gem among weathered unclassified orphans?

From: Phil Morgan <roxfromspace_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:39:32 -0600
Message-ID: <CAMpwU7mUJcp1D-wbFZpAneM4RiMEyJhX7CwmCp_+XWPMyBZyGQ_at_mail.gmail.com>

In my excitement at actually finding any iron, I may have
over-emphasized it. Below is a copy of the photo where I've circled
the actual flecks of metal. The other white is a mineral of some
sort.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/achond2-1.jpg

Regards to all,
Phil

On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 2:17 PM, Phil Morgan <roxfromspace at gmail.com> wrote:
> I recently cut a small stone that came in a batch of unclassified NWA
> material. ?Looks to be an achondrite of some sort and was wondering if
> anyone had any ideas of what it might be. ?The white pinpoints in the
> photo are tiny flecks of iron. ?No definitive fusion crust - a small
> patch of either wind polish/desert varnish or transparent crust but
> the tiny flecks of iron are certainly encouraging.
>
> photo is posted at:
> http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/pkmorgan/postingpics/achond2.jpg
>
> I'm the curious sort and any observations are much appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Phil
>
Received on Tue 26 Jul 2011 04:39:32 PM PDT