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Re: NYC Museum of Natural History Collection
Matt Morgan wrote:
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> CMcdon0923@aol.com wrote:
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> >
> > Also, while examining the Ahnighito "monster", I noticed a rather large
> > portion of the surface where I will swear that the crystalline structure is
> > visible on the surface. This IS NOT a surface that has been cut and/or
> > etched. The area in question is 100% natural exterior surface.
> >
> > It displays an intertwined pattern identical to the Widmanstatten pattern on
> > an etched piece, and the pattern is (for lack of a better word) in 3-D. That
> > is, the elongated 'threads' are rounded, much like a series of toothpicks
> > arranged to mimic the pattern. I am 100% sure I saw this....and I spent
> > almost 10 minutes with my face pressed up against the meteorite looking at
> > it. UNFORTUNATELY I did not have my camera with me!!!!
> >
> > Is this "common"? Has anyone ever noticed this on any other irons?Chris:
> I have a complete slice of Uruachi that displays the characteristic you
> speak of. Pretty nifty!
> --
> Matt Morgan
> Colorado Geological Survey
> -and-
> Mile High Meteorites
> http://www.mhmeteorites.com
It was my understanding that of everything the museum has,and i mean
fossils indian artifacts, Wild life exibits, that the museum only
displays 2% if everything it has. I know it has much more meteorite's
they just don't display everything.
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