[meteorite-list] Sutters Mill - Proper Care Guide

From: Greg Hupe <gmhupe_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 8 May 2012 11:33:25 -0700
Message-ID: <DC3EAFD5-1AE4-44A9-8D18-0029FDD9F4E0_at_centurylink.net>

Hi Mike,
The quick answer from me would be to pack it up and mail it to me as quickly as possible!! ;-)

Just kidding of course, glad you were able to buy a piece from a lucky finder!

Best Regards,
Greg Hupe

On May 8, 2012, at 11:28 AM, Mike Hankey <mike.hankey at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm wondering if anyone has a developed a how to guide for caring for
> this meteorite.
>
> I've heard it should be refrigerated to keep bacteria from growing on
> it , but i also heard, freezing it damages the crystals.
>
> I'm also curious, doesn't bacteria grow on everything and all
> meteorites equally, or will this meteorite get more bacteria on it?
>
> I've also heard things about using nitrogen to stabilize it. And a few
> other things.
>
> I just want to get a straight answer regarding the 'best' way to care
> for this meteorite.
>
> With all these pieces coming out of the field I think someone should
> write up a guide about this, maybe someone already has?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
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Received on Tue 08 May 2012 02:33:25 PM PDT