[meteorite-list] AD(?) - Sikhote-Alin in tree

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

While I am not challenging the integrity of Anne's specimen, there is something I should share:  about a decade ago I was informed by an unimpeachable source as to the existence of what is basically a nursery outside of Vladivostok where SAs have been wedged into the knots and the forked limbs of a rapidly growing specie of tree for later "harvest."  I was informed that branches are frequently bound around the meteorite to assist in the embedment.  I saw one such example and it was...impressive.  

Little scary, right?

In an effort that provides a faster turnaround, I was recently informed lightning rods are being inserted into strategic locations in Saharan sands in the effort to produce and harvest flared saharite---the beautifully flanged Saharan fulgurites. 

Certainly less scary as there is no effort to deceive.  Clever, actually---and yet bothersome as well. 

d,








On Jan 11, 2011, at 8:23 PM, Impactika at aol.com wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> Since Michael Blood mentionned Sikhote-Alins embedded in trees in his 
> latest "Market Trends" article, and warned everybody against them. And since I 
> have received a few questions about the one I aquired a few months ago, let me 
> try to set the record straight:
> 
> First, here are 2 pictures, the whole thing, and a close-up:
> 
> _http://www.impactika.com/images/satree.jpg_ 
> (http://www.impactika.com/images/satree.jpg) 
> 
> _http://www.impactika.com/images/satree2.jpg_ 
> (http://www.impactika.com/images/satree2.jpg)  
> 
> It is much bigger than any I have seen before, and the Sikhote-Alin is 
> truly inside the tree. 
> And a member who happens to be an hoticulturist looked at the pictures and 
> wrote: "Looks pretty real to me Anne!  It probably impailed itself into the 
> tree and then the tree grew around it, which explains the "bark" around it". 
> (Thank you Craig!)
> Also I counted the rings, not easy, but there are at least 45. And I trust 
> the Russian dealer I bought it from. 
> So, yes I believe that it is the real/authentic deal, not a scam.  
> 
> And if you want to have a better look at it, it will be in my room in 
> Tucson (Hotel Tucson City Center, Formerly InnSuites, Room 322).
> Speaking of Sikhote-Alin, you will also see there two Sikhote-Alins in "as 
> found" condition that I obtained from the Vernadsky Institute. Yes, with all 
> the paperwork!
> 
> See you all there very soon.
> 
> Anne M. Black
> http://www.impactika.com/
> IMPACTIKA at aol.com
> President, I.M.C.A. Inc.
> http://www.imca.cc/
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