[meteorite-list] Mokoia and others/advice on looking after collections/student use?

From: ensoramanda <ensoramanda_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:47:41 +0000
Message-ID: <457DD1FD.3020903_at_ntlworld.com>

Hi Anne and list,

Thanks for the info, but have met and searched with Rob at Barwell and
have contacts at the NHM London where I had my Irish find confirmed on
their SEM by Prof Matt Genge.

I was just wondering if anyone had ever come across Wairarapa Valley and
Mokoia from Newzealand and Alta'ameem form
  Iraq for sale before anywhere...if so at what price?

Also thought that there may be members who use there collections with
students to further their knowledge and stimulate further interest in
the subject, who may have strategies for showing pieces, handling and
viewing pieces without damage or deterioration.

Impactika at aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 12/11/2006 1:48:54 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
> ensoramanda at ntlworld.com writes:
>
> Hi Wendy
>
> I have to visit the specimens again after Christmas...I am trading
> with
> an educational establishment who want to add more variety to their
> collection for study by students.
>
> I have seen the specimens once before and know after discussions that
> the Mokoia, being a very fragile CV3, is deteriorating as it is moved
> around in small glass bottle....I have already advised them to secure
> the fragment more carefully to stop it turning to dust completely
> e.g.
> using membrane boxes.
>
> So it is likely that fragments may be available from their main piece
> which I estimate is perhaps 20g or more.
>
> The other specimens are much bigger with additional fragments that
> may
> be available.
>
> Until I have an idea of likely prices per gram I will find the trade
> more difficult.
>
> Any other advice by members of the list with regard to preserving
> specimens whilst making them accessible for study by small student
> groups and individuals would be welcome. We intend to prepare some
> specimens for study, polishing and SEM work later.
>
> Graham Ensor
>
> Near Barwell UK
>
> Since you are in the UK, your best bet would be to contact Rob
> Elliott. Here is his whole address and phone number, copied off his
> website, *www.meteorites.uk.com* <http://www.meteorites.uk.com>
>
> Rob Elliott,
> "Fernlea",
> The Wynd,
> Off Dickson Lane,
> Milton of Balgonie,
> Fife. KY7 6PY
> United Kingdom
>
> *Within the United Kingdom, please call......
> Telephone: **01592-751563**
> Text messages & mobile phone: 07880-888660*
>
> He has more experienced than most anyone else, and could put you in
> contact with the British Museum.
> Best of luck.
>
> Anne M. Black
> www.IMPACTIKA.com <http://www.impactika.com/>
> IMPACTIKA at aol.com
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Received on Mon 11 Dec 2006 04:47:41 PM PST