[meteorite-list] Introducing The "Sterley" Pallasite

From: Ruben Garcia <rubengarcia85382_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 04:58:19 -0700
Message-ID: <CAJet4mMRDYrgZG95Wcm8n2tGdSB96j6YhnXueF_qruYYtYW4qg_at_mail.gmail.com>

Hi all,

A quick clarification: I meant to say that Sterley is 1 of 38 approved
meteorites classified as Pallasite, PMG. "A pallasite belonging to
the main chemical group."




On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 3:59 AM, Ruben Garcia <rubengarcia85382 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Good Morning,
>
> It's my great pleasure to Introduce the worlds latest pallasite called
> "Sterley" to the Met-List.
>
> A bit of History:
> This fantastic meteorite was discovered in 1951 near Sterley, Texas
> when a local farmer noticed a strange rock while plowing. Knowing the
> heavy specimen - with crystals protruding - was different than
> anything he'd seen before, he immediately took it to Texas Tech
> University for identification. The University examined the specimen
> and positively identified it as a rare stony-iron meteorite - their
> findings were also documented in a letter dated that same year.
>
> After holding on to the meteorite for decades the owner saw a
> meteorite related TV show which prompted him to bring the specimen to
> Arizona State University. The 1724.8 gram Sterley pallasite, and
> original letter from Texas Tech dated 1951 were eventually purchased
> by Geoff Notkin and myself. We're both very proud to have donated a
> substantial amount of material of this ultra rare pallasite to the
> Arizona State University collection.
>
> Geoff and I have just recently begun offering complete slices of
> Sterley for sale.
>
> Please click on the link below to peruse the site of available
> specimens sold exclusively through aerolite.org.
> http://www.aerolite.org/sterley-pallasite-meteorite.htm
>
> Slices have already been purchased/reserved by at least four leading
> meteorite institutions, indicating the rarity and uniqueness of the
> world's newest pallasite.
>
> Remember, the 1724 gram mass was reduced to 1450 grams (28 slices and
> 3 end cuts) after cut loss and donations. As of right now we have only
> 735.2 grams for sale - which breaks down to only 17 specimens left.
> We've already sold half!
>
> However, that doesn't mean there's not a good selection still
> available. Unbelievably, the smallest full slice (13.1g) is still
> available as well as some stunning mid-sized full slices (25g-31g)
> and fantastic larger full slices too (50g-70g)
>
> Don't wait for Tucson to add Sterley to your collection as it's
> possible that the only Sterley you'll find in Tucson will be in
> someones collection for display only!
>
> Impeccable provenance? Yes, of course!
> Each slice comes standard with the following documentation.
>
> - A color copy of the 1951 Texas Tech letter, confirming the find as a
> pallasite.
>
> - A full color printed catalog describing the history of the Sterley
> pallasite, and including photographs of every existing specimen, along
> with the chemical analyses as performed by Drs. Wasson and Garvie, and
> other information.
>
> - A custom 5 1/2 x 8 1/2-inch color certificate of authenticity,
> suitable for framing, signed by Geoff Notkin and myself.
>
> - A printed color 5 x 7-inch photo of the main mass, prior to cutting.
>
> - A custom Aerolite Meteorites, LLC specimen identification card.
>
> Stony-iron meteorites are rare, so rare in fact that even today there
> are only 38 known pallasite meteorites - including this one.
>
> Click the following link below to see photos - from purchase to finished slices!
> http://www.mrmeteorite.com/thesterleypallasite.htm
>
>
>
>
>
> Rock On!
>
> Ruben Garcia
> http://www.MrMeteorite.com

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Rock On!
Ruben Garcia
http://www.MrMeteorite.com

Received on Fri 04 Jan 2013 06:58:19 AM PST