[meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

From: Adam Hupe <raremeteorites_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2017 18:39:53 -0800
Message-ID: <3c198207-87fe-9891-e8f7-76c438f50202_at_centurylink.net>

There is a big difference between a 55 Ford from the dry Southwest and a
55 Chevy from the salt-treated roads of the East coast. My all-time
favorite car is an aluminum 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 SC. The only issue is
electrolysis between steel in contact with aluminum parts which can be
solved with stainless steel fasteners.

In all seriousness, it is good to stand behind what you sell. Perhaps a
  lifetime warranty against rust is order like chemical Rhino linings on
a pick up truck bed.

Adam




On 12/4/2017 6:29 PM, Rob Wesel wrote:
> And when the proper steps are taken to restore and preserve that 55
> Ford, it becomes a prized collectors item.
>
> https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sc=1&_sticky=1&_trkparms=65%253A16%257C66%253A4%257C39%253A1&_ipg=200&_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=1955+ford&LH_PrefLoc=2&_sop=3
>
>
> I stand by my product
>
> Rob
>
>
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> From: "Adam Hupe via Meteorite-list" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Sent: Monday, December 04, 2017 5:58 PM
> To: "metlist" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)
>
>> The fact that dealers are applying sealants and anti-rust coatings to
>> this Pallasite, like an old 55 Chevy from the East Coast, indicates
>> that Sericho (Habaswein) is indeed a ruster.? I received several
>> reports today of rusticles, green goo, chemical smells, dislodged
>> crystals and popping noises coming from specimens. Maybe it should be
>> upgraded from ruster to serious ruster.
>>
>> Stable Pallasites like Esquel do not require any special treatment
>> other than avoiding chlorinated water during preparation, proper
>> high-grade polishing and low humidity storage/display.
>>
>> I avoid rusters at all costs,
>>
>> Adam
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 12/4/2017 10:40 AM, Bigjohn Shea wrote:
>>> I got my sealed full slice of Habaswein from Rob many months ago and
>>> don't see a lick of rusting on it. Sealant appears to be working
>>> great. :-D
>>>
>>> If I were in the market for a specimen, I'd listen to the guy who
>>> actually has experience working with the meteorite in question.
>>>
>>> Additionally,
>>> Large multi-kg specimens of Habaswein do sell in the 0.5$/g range.
>>> Expertly prepared slices do not. They sell for 8-10 times that price.
>>> That distinction needs to be made.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> John A. Shea, MD
>>> IMCA 3295
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>> On 12/4/17 at 11:14 AM, Adam Hupe via Meteorite-list wrote:
>>>
>>>> My advice is to stay away from any sliced pieces with a lacquer or
>>>> clear-coat surface.? It is sign that shortcuts were taken in its
>>>> preparation.? Proper polishing reduces the surface area on cut
>>>> pieces of
>>>> any meteorite aiding in the prevention of "lawrencite disease."? Not
>>>> only that, these coatings will accelerate the deterioration process by
>>>> trapping moisture.? It is important to store this material in low
>>>> humidity environments with plenty of air circulation.? Also,
>>>> exposure to
>>>> direct sunlight will cause the crystals to darken with time.
>>>>
>>>> A lot of collectors are in the wait and see mode since there are
>>>> several
>>>> metric tons of this material available. The lowest price I have seen
>>>> was
>>>> around 46 cents a gram for a recently sold piece on eBay.
>>>>
>>>> Happy Collecting,
>>>>
>>>> Adam
>>>>
>>>> On 12/2/2017 5:14 AM, Andrey via Meteorite-list wrote:
>>>>> Hello Dear List Members,
>>>>>
>>>>> Just a small question to new Sericho (was Habaswein) Kenya pallasite
>>>>> owners, dealers, cutters: how stable is it?
>>>>> ? From my own experience I noticed its extreme degree of instability,
>>>>> similar to Admire or even more... Is this unlucky piece, just fortuity
>>>>> or is it really so?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks in advance for your answers,
>>>>>
>>>>> Andrey,
>>>>> IMCA#6240
>>>>>
>>>>>
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