[meteorite-list] FCM: AD: The Brand-New Iron Meteorite Find "Ilmichil" !

From: Martin Altmann <altmann_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:57:13 +0100
Message-ID: <005501cdfa86$267b0310$73710930$_at_de>

Dear community,


The FCM is delighted to introduce firstly to this list the most recent iron
find;
delighted, because the recovery of a reasonably rich iron meteorite, having
produced so many specimens that a lot of collectors can be satisfied,
is a fairly rare event.

As brand-new this meteorite is, as still inconsistent are the information
about, a natural occurrence.

This iron was found in the region around the town Ilmichil,
therefore the "working-name" for the iron of the local specialists is
"Ilmichil",
though because the location of the strewnfield is known, it is likely that
this new find can obtain ir even keep its geographical name and won't need a
NWA-number.
Some searchers report a crater-like structure in that area, but it is 25
miles away from the strewnfield, so that a connection with that formation
can be ruled out.

The figures of the recovered weight vary.
The highest number we heard, were 80 kgs, whereof 60kgs are allotted in the
main mass and we were told, that small specimens like we will offer today
are relatively scarce.

Meanwhile, when we just were typing out notification of the new sensation to
the European meteorite forum, Alex Seidel found already a short report about
the searches of the University of Agadir for Ilmichil.
Find it here:

http://kuerzer.de/Illmichel

There the dimensions of the strewnfield are given, as well reported, that
180 kgs were retrieved. Also a guess of the terrestrial age you'll read
there: 40,000 years.


Now to the specimens!

The outer trait of the individuals is inconspicuous,
the irons are externally fairly weathered and covered with a rusty-brown
patina.
Here an example of 129 grams:
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_129_18_g_%2001.JPG

However, one distinctive feature does exist, with almost all individuals you
see here and there some schreibersite shining through the oxide-layer.

Of course ironmaster Andi Gren had immediately to reveal the interior
secrets that iron kept.
Voil? - the result was this etching:

http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_30_82_g_%2001.JPG

http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_30_82_g_%2002.JPG

http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_30_82_g_%2003.JPG

As you observe, Ilmichil seems to explode of Neumann lines.
Grouped directing in different directions.
Large and small schreibersite-crystals are abundant.

However no fields became visible on these limited diameters,
therefore we guess it could be a Coarsest Octahedrite,
in principle with that features and the richness in schreibersite even a IIG
can't be ruled out by the optical inspection.

Well.
The FC Meteorite House decided not to take advantage from the news value and
the first amazement,
and priced the now following specimens moderately and depending on size
at 4$ - 4.6$ per gram.


Bon App?tit!
Your FCM
Andi
Martin
Maren
E.&V.


A) Individual 129.18g $516
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_129_18_g_%2001.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_129_18_g_%2002.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_129_18_g_%2003.JPG

B) Individual 80.62g $322
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_80_62_g_%2001.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_80_62_g_%2002.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_80_62_g_%2003.JPG

C) Individual 64.25g $273
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_64_25_g_%2001.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_64_25_g_%2002.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_64_25_g_%2003.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_64_25_g_%2004.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_64_25_g_%2005.JPG

D) Individual 54.96g $233
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_54_96_g_%2001.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_54_96_g_%2002.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_54_96_g_%2003.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_54_96_g_%2004.JPG

E) Individual 45.90g $211
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_45_90_g_%2001.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_45_90_g_%2002.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_45_90_g_%2003.JPG

F) Endcut, etched 30.82g $141
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_30_82_g_%2001.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_30_82_g_%2002.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_30_82_g_%2003.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_30_82_g_%2004.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_30_82_g_%2005.JPG

G) Individual 33.76g $155
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_33_76_g_%2001.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_33_76_g_%2002.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_33_76_g_%2003.JPG
  
H) Individual 29.21g $134
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_29_21_g_%2001.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_29_21_g_%2002.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_29_21_g_%2003.JPG

I) Individual 26.75g $123
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_26_75_g_%2001.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_26_75_g_%2002.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_26_75_g_%2003.JPG

J) Individual 25.81g $118
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_25_81_g_%2001.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_25_81_g_%2002.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_25_81_g_%2003.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_25_81_g_%2004.JPG

K) Individual 25.81g $113
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_24_65_g_%2001.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_24_65_g_%2002.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_24_65_g_%2003.JPG

L) Individual 21.62g $99
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_21_62_g_%2001.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_21_62_g_%2002.JPG
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_21_62_g_%2003.JPG

M) Group of 10 small individuals together 30.35g $139
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_Setof10_30_35_g_%2001.JPG

N) Grouplet of 6 small individuals together 34.03g $156
http://www.meteoritenhaus.de/img/Imilchil_Setof6_34_03_g_%2001.JPG


For the case, you'd like such a small reference piece like the small
individuals from the last two groups, just email.

Shipping up to 1 pound is either 4.6$ or 7.3$ registered (commended).
Received on Thu 24 Jan 2013 05:57:13 PM PST