[meteorite-list] Meteorite with holes?!?

[mark ford]

You get a similar effect with some NWA 869's, tiny pits all over the
surface, - possibly weathered out surface chondrules or some sort of
weathered flight effect, perhaps where chonrules evaporated in flight
and secondary fusion crust formed over the surface?




-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Kuyken [mailto:jeff at meteoritesaustralia.com] 
Sent: 18 August 2004 12:03
To: Meteorite List
Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite with holes?!?

G'day List,

Just received what looks like an ordinary chondrite, but the weird thing
is
that it is loaded with holes in the surface. The 37g piece has 6 sides
of
which every one has some type of hole. They are quite prolific
throughout
the whole stone and vary widely in size. I've created a quick page at
the
address below if anyone is interested in taking a look. I will probably
slice it at some stage to check out the interior and will post more
photos
at that stage. I'd be interested in hearing any comments or theories on
this
one as this is the first meteorite I've personally seen with so many
holes.

http://www.meteoritesaustralia.com/features/holes.html

Cheers,

Jeff Kuyken
I.M.C.A. #3085
www.meteorites.com.au

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