[meteorite-list] Oriented Meteorites?

From: Michael Blood <mlblood_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:42:30 -0800
Message-ID: <CD5644A6.2CDCB%mlblood_at_cox.net>

Hi Brandon and all,
        I will soon have a book out addressing this very issue.
        Michael

On 2/28/13 6:04 PM, "Brandon D." <b1dunovant at aol.com> wrote:

> Hello Everyone,
>
> I have a question I'm sure can be answered here to my satisfaction.
>
> What defines an "Oriented meteorite"? I've noticed a trend starting where
> people have begun calling any meteorite with a rounded edge oriented or
> "slightly oriented".
>
> What truly defines an oriented meteorite? I have dozens of shields with radial
> flowlines and bullet shaped stones and irons, so I see orientation, but what's
> the true criteria?
>
> Thank you ahead for any replies.
>
> Best,
> Brandon D.
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