[meteorite-list] Chixculub material testing results

From: magellon <magellon_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:27:51 2004
Message-ID: <3FBCA17F.5448B790_at_earthlink.net>

> So much for those $20.00 nickel tests sold on
> ebay that the finder used.

The finder is ALSO the ebay SELLER of those nickel tests kits!
Thank you very much for this valuable info.
Best,
ken newton
# 9632

Adam Hupe wrote:

> Dear List Members,
>
> After a long afternoon and evening at the University of Washington the
> results are in. It should come as no surprise that the Chixulub material
> turned out to be a terrestrial. It was found to be Geothite and Hematite in
> combination with no nickel. So much for those $20.00 nickel tests sold on
> ebay that the finder used.
>
> Some other material from Northwest Africa that was tested turned out to be
> very interesting so all was not a loss in the lab today.
>
> This, once again, proves the importance of insisting that suspected
> meteorites be tested before making a purchasing decision. As long as people
> bid on meteorite wrongs they will continue to be listed. In this case one
> specimen was put up for sale and sold so three more were listed soon
> afterwards and also sold. It looks like four people are entitled to a
> refund, the best of luck. Our advice is to stop bidding on untested
> material.
>
> Wishing everybody well,
>
> Adam and Greg Hupe
> IMCA 2185
>
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Received on Thu 20 Nov 2003 06:11:59 AM PST