[meteorite-list] Ungrouped Achondrite Prices (NWA 7325 and others)

From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 21:27:56 -0400
Message-ID: <CAKBPJW-sy8DGv1hWTEfTXd6mB-U5AbFOtjB7TWLerg4joLckvg_at_mail.gmail.com>

Hi Mike and List,

Are there any scientists currently working on this meteorite? Is
there any data available yet that may narrow down the possibilities
for a parent body? Everyone seems to want a Mercury meteorite. First
it was angrites. Now it is NWA 7325.

Whenever I see ungrouped meteorites, it piques my interest because
they are unlike any other meteorite. However, we rarely see any
conclusive data about parent bodies on these meteorites. They seem to
pop up, generate buzz, and then fade away. I hope this does not
happen to 7325.

Best regards,

MikeG


On 3/12/14, Michael Farmer <mike at meteoriteguy.com> wrote:
> I've been selling NWA 7325 for a few hundred per gram, barely above my
> cost.
> It is a unique meteorite in every way. A must-have for any type collection.
> Michael Farmer
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 12, 2014, at 5:57 PM, "Galactic Stone & Ironworks"
>> <meteoritemike at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> In all fairness, the highest prices seem to be from unknown eBay
>> sellers with self-proclaimed pairings. Those might not even be real.
>>
>> I agree that NWA 7325 is a fascinating meteorite with unusual
>> characteristics. The green crust is very pretty to look at if you are
>> lucky enough to have a crusted specimen of decent size.
>>
>> I've wanted a specimen of this meteorite, but I'm not ready to
>> mortgage the house yet. I'll wait until more confirmed pairings
>> surface, the combined TKW increases, and the price comes down a bit.
>> I just can't bring myself to pay planetary prices for a meteorite from
>> an unknown parent body, fascinating or not.
>>
>> For that kind of money, one can buy a confirmed lunar or Martian.
>> Heck, I've seen Zagami or NWA 5000 for less than what some people are
>> asking for 7325 (or alleged 7325) pieces.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> On 3/12/14, Mendy Ouzillou <ouzillou at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> Not sure how recent that price is but paired material or probably paired
>>> material sells for less than $1,000/g in small quantities and did in
>>> Tucson.
>>>
>>> I am presently selling a piece which has been validated by Dr. Irving as
>>> being paired with 7325 (just did not get my own number but had him run
>>> the
>>> tests) for $650/g. The piece can be seen here
>>> http://www.meteoritesusa.com/nwa7325/
>>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Mendy Ouzillou
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> ________________________________
>>>> From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike at gmail.com>
>>>> To: Meteorite List <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 5:29 PM
>>>> Subject: [meteorite-list] Ungrouped Achondrite Prices (NWA 7325 and
>>>> others)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi Listees,
>>>>
>>>> Can someone elaborate on why NWA 7325 and it's possible pairings are
>>>> selling for $10,000/g in some cases? There is speculation that it
>>>> originated from Mercury, but that is only speculation at this point.
>>>> One can speculate anything. Heck, it might be from Alpha Centauri.
>>>>
>>>> There are 60 other ungrouped achondrites and some of them have very
>>>> unusual characteristics. Why is NWA 7325 priced so high above the
>>>> others? The low-TKW does not explain the price (maybe in small part),
>>>> given the fact that pairings appear to be surfacing.
>>>>
>>>> This is not a criticism of any dealer or dealers. I am just curious
>>>> how people have arrived at this price.
>>>>
>>>> Best regards,
>>>>
>>>> MikeG
>>>>
>>>>
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