[meteorite-list] Smallest Meteorite

From: MikeG <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2012 12:03:29 -0500
Message-ID: <CAKBPJW9LzMS42UnH-JJ44qkiBjygLnrsD7TeyTxLAh-PXN7Kbw_at_mail.gmail.com>

Hi Shawn,

I supposed it was found by eye during a careful search. Other stones
were likely found in the immediate vicinity and a "hands and knees"
search probably found it. Or, a strong magnet dragged along the
surface in that area.

Metal detectors are of limited use for specimens of that size - and
metal detectors in general are not much use in some desert locales -
depending on the quantity and type of native rocks in the desert
pavement.

Best regards,

MikeG

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On 12/6/12, Shawn Alan <photophlow at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hello Listers
>
> I wonder what size the metal detector would have to be to find that  10mg
> sucker :)
> Of can you say thin section please?
>
> Shawn Alan
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> From: Adam Hupe <raremeteorites at yahoo.com>
> To: Adam <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2012 7:56 AM
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Smallest Meteorite
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> Here is what I have been able to summarize:
>
> Smallest find: Yamato 8333 10mg provided there are no pairings
>
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> Smallest TKW for a witnessed fall: Revelstoke ~1 gram
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> Smallest completely crusted individual from a witnessed fall: Bensour ~48mg
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> Take Care,
>
> Adam
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