[meteorite-list] The ultimate Type Collection List

From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2012 12:19:49 -0400
Message-ID: <CAKBPJW8_GBu4BGAa=J1MjpVn387t6cje3M3udLC+57P_47A0eA_at_mail.gmail.com>

Hi Mendy,

Here is a type list and collecting guide I put together, drawing
largely on David Weir's authoritative website -
http://www.galactic-stone.com/pages/types

There are a couple of types that are almost impossible to find on the
collector market, like Kakangari. There are also some types that are
not commonly agreed upon, or are no longer approved as official
nomenclature, like Olivine Diogenite. If I recall correctly, this is
a type that is no longer being accepted for approval and they are now
lumped in with the rest of the diogenites. And speaking of which,
there are sub-types that are difficult to acquire, but are not
official types, like Noritic Diogenite.

Building a complete type collection is a daunting task that many
collectors eventually abandon, but it's still a worthy goal. :)

Best regards,

MikeG

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On 9/3/12, Mendy Ouzillou <ouzillou at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> One more email to keep everyone busy.
>
> I'd like to put together the ultimate Type Collection list and am quite
> sure
> someone has already started one.  I'd like to use this for myself as well
> as
> post it on my website for everyone to enjoy.
>
> Here is what I am looking for:
> 1) A complete list of meteorite types.  For example, from shergottite there
> are Basaltic, Lherzolitic and Olivine-phyric. Maybe there are some unusual
> variations or anomalous versions of these as well.
> 2) Specific meteorite(s) that best represent that category.  These examples
> should be obtainable (i.e. no Antarctic specimens that fall under treaty
> restrictions) even if incredibly hard to find.  If you have some of these
> specimens for sale, I would be happy to provide a link to the specific page
> on your website.
>
> Whatever you have, I will be happy to receive.  I will merge, edit and
> format and then share with everyone.
>
> Best,
>
> Mendy
>
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Received on Mon 03 Sep 2012 12:19:49 PM PDT