[meteorite-list] Ad - New Diogenite, Brachinite, CV3, "Rumuruti Imposter", Baltic Amber (Insect Inclusions), and more!

From: Galactic Stone and Ironworks <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:18:57 -0400
Message-ID: <AANLkTinUnYycY4Lowr_zdFdTcYHkWHWiR9ExERmiS4ne_at_mail.gmail.com>

Hi Greg,

Thanks for the heads-up on that. I will correct my description. Do
you know why this gorgeous meteorite is still languishing in
provisional status? Or is it one of those meteorites that fell
between the cracks and never received final approval by Noncom?

I've seen larger pieces of this meteorite and it's quite beautiful
when prepared properly. A few of the pieces bear a minor resemblance
to NWA 2086, even though they are obviously different.

Greg, do you have any nice eye-candy photos of this meteorite you can
share? I'm sure everyone would love to see some photos of bigger
pieces.

Best regards,

MikeG

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On 3/18/11, Greg Hupe <gmhupe at centurylink.net> wrote:
> Hi MikeG.
>
> I took a look at your AD items and noticed something I can keep you and
> collectors with. In your "NWA 3144" description on your web page you wrote
> "...[NWA 3144} Total Know Weigh is unknown..." Actually, the TKW IS known. I
> purchased it in 2004 in Morocco and it was a single complete 1053g stone.
> Here is the submitted classification:
>
>>>
> Northwest Africa 3144
> Morocco
> Purchased August 2004
> CV3 chondrite
> A subspherical 1053 g stone with complete black fusion crust was purchased
> in Rissani from a Moroccan dealer by G. Hup? (Hup?) in 2004 August.
> Classification and mineralogy (A. Irving and S. Kuehner, UWS): Unusually
> fresh sample (W1) with large chondrules and white to pale pink inclusions in
> a very fine grained olivine-pyroxene-rich matrix. The several large CAI
> appear to be ?Fluffy? Type A with cores composed of Mg-Al spinel (with
> variable Fe contents), grossular garnet, perovskite, fassaitic
> clinopyroxene, anorthite, sodalite (some Ca-bearing), and minor
> anorthoclase, ilmenite and Ni-Zn metal. Wark-Lovering rims on CAI consist
> of gehlenite, anorthite, spinel, olivine (~Fa60), andradite garnet,
> hedenbergite, diopside, kirchsteinite(?) and Fe-Ni metal (60%Ni, with
> measurable Pt and Rh). Barred olivine-rich chondrules and olivine-rich
> aggregates consist mainly of forsterite with minor enstatite, Fe-Ni metal
> (50% Ni, some partly altered to limonite), Cr-bearing magnetite (commonly
> associated with metal), troilite, pentlandite and metallic Cu (containing Mo
> and Sn). One barred olivine chondrule is surrounded by an olivine aggregate
> rim with embedded chondrule fragments, suggesting that some olivine
> aggregates may form by partial melting of barred olivine chondrules.
> Specimens: type specimen, 20.0 g, AMNH; main mass, G. Hup?.
> <<
>
> I am not sure where you got your piece, but if purchased from me on eBay a
> few years ago, my description had the weight in it. I hope this helps!
>
> Best Regards,
> Greg
>
> ====================
> Greg Hupe
> The Hupe Collection
> gmhupe at centurylink.net
> www.LunarRock.com
> IMCA 3163
> ====================
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Galactic Stone and Ironworks
> Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 9:34 AM
> To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> Subject: [meteorite-list] Ad - New Diogenite, Brachinite, CV3, "Rumuruti
> Imposter", Baltic Amber (Insect Inclusions), and more!
>
> Hi Friends and Collectors!
>
> I just received a big new batch of meteorites, and have them listed in
> the store now. Don't forget to use coupon code "metlist" for 20% off
> your entire order!
>
> Some of these are meteorites that I had many months ago and they sold
> out quickly, and some are brand new. Without further ado, here are
> the new specimens -
>
>
> NEW NWA Diogenite :
>
> NWA 6290 diogenite 2.69g endcut -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6290--strange-new-brecciated-diogenite-from-vesta--269g-endcut
>
> NWA 6290 2.86g endcut -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6290--strange-new-brecciated-diogenite-from-vesta--286g-endcut
>
> NWA 6290 1.08g slice -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6290--strange-new-brecciated-diogenite-from-vesta--108g-slice
>
> NWA 6290 672mg fragment -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6290--strange-new-brecciated-diogenite-from-vesta--672mg-frag
>
>
> NEW NWA Brachinite (paired with NWA 5400 "Earth-related meteorite") :
>
> NWA 6077 brachinite 1.67g endcut -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6077--rare-brachinite-unknown-parent-body-167g-endcut
>
> NWA 6077 734mg slice with rare metal inclusion -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6077--rare-brachinite-with-metal-fleck-inclusion-734mg-slice
>
> NWA 6077 390mg slice -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6077--rare-brachinite-unknown-parent-body-390mg-micro-slice
>
>
> Carbonaceous CV3 :
>
> NWA 3144 742mg endcut -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-3144--carbonaceous-cv3-meteorite-chondrules-and-cais-742mg
>
> NWA 3144 micros -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-3144--carbonaceous-cv3-meteorite-chondrules-and-cais-micros
>
>
> Strange New NWA Eucrite (green!) :
>
> NWA 6288 green eucrite 1.18g endcut -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6288--strange-new-vestan-green-eucrite-w-diogenite-clasts-118g
>
> NWA 6288 454mg slice -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6288--strange-new-vestan-green-eucrite-w-diogenite-clasts-454mg
>
>
> Beautiful LL4 Breccia :
>
> NWA 6080 LL4 2.29g slice -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6080--beautiful-ll4-chondrite-with-clasts-polished-slice-229g
>
> NWA 6080 crusted endcut 4.22g -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6080--beautiful-ll4-chondrite-with-clasts-crusted-endcut-422g
>
>
> Beautiful "Rumuruti lookalike" breccia :
>
> NWA 6289 LL4 "Rumuruti lookalike" 4.31g endcut -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6289--gorgeous-ll4-breccia-rumuruti-look-a-like-431g-slice
>
> NWA 6289 4.92g slice -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6289--gorgeous-ll4-breccia-rumuruti-look-a-like-492g-slice
>
> NWA 6289 6.79g slice -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-6289--gorgeous-ll4-breccia-rumuruti-look-a-like-679g-slice
>
>
> NEW MICROS :
>
> NWA 2778 H4 micromounts -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-2778--scarce-saharan-h4-chondrite--nice-micromount-slices
>
>
> NWA 2779 L5 micromounts -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-2779--shocked-l5-chondrite-from-morocco--micromounts
>
>
> NWA 4528 H5 individuals -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/nwa-4528--attractive-h5-chondrite-from-morocco--glossy-individuals
>
>
> Chergach crusted peas -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/chergach--h5-witnessed-hammer-fall--tiny-crusted-peas
>
>
> BALTIC AMBER with Insect Inclusions -
>
> Big chunk with interesting texture (15.2 carats) -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/baltic-amber-cabochon-beautiful-piece-w-insect-inclusion-152-cts
>
> 5.35 carats -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/baltic-amber-cabochon-beautiful-piece-w-insect-inclusion-535-cts
>
> 8.05 carats -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/baltic-amber-cabochon--beautiful-piece-w-insect-inclusion-805-cts
>
>
> See all of the newest offerings here -
> http://www.galactic-stone.com/products/brand-new
>
> If you have any questions, or problems with checkout, email me for a
> quick reply.
>
> Best regards and have a great weekend!
>
> MikeG
>
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Received on Fri 18 Mar 2011 12:18:57 PM PDT