[meteorite-list] Collecting goals

From: Matson, Robert <ROBERT.D.MATSON_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Nov 4 19:06:54 2004
Message-ID: <AF564D2B9D91D411B9FE00508BF1C86904EE6160_at_US-Torrance.mail.saic.com>

Hi Steve and List,

Steve opined:

> With 20 DHOFARS and 3 NWA main masses,in my collection,I know that
> none of them are paired.

I assume you mean to each other, which may be a safe statement provided
the classifications are sufficiently distinct.

> With people like SERGE,MARTIN and ANDREAS coveting dhofar main masses,
> there is alot of knowledge bantering about these very special stones.

Given the potentially ephemeral nature of collecting specimens based on
their "main mass" status, I would be hesitant to confer special status
based only on size. But that's the nice thing about meteorites -- you
can collect/cherish/value them for whatever reasons you want. Some
people like to collect specific find/fall locations (e.g. all meteorites
from one country or state). Others may opt for geographic variety --
meteorites from as many different locations as possible. Many like to
collect all known meteorites of a rare type (Martians, lunars, etc.),
or alternatively a representative of each known type. Whether it's one
of these choices, or perhaps falls, complete stones, oriented stones, or
even specimens shaped like animals, there's something for everyone.

Cheers,
Rob
Received on Thu 04 Nov 2004 07:03:29 PM PST