Re-2: [meteorite-list] Essex, California H5 Meteorite Main Mass

[bernd.pauli at paulinet.de]

Matt wrote:

> I think those may be iron oxide veins. Look at the cracks on the exterior.

I had written:

> awesome shock melt veins!

You are probably right, Matt, ... with one exception: The over-exposed
picture #6 does show such rusty-looiking veins in the lower half, but it
also shows what looks like dark, shock-melted material in the upper
part of the meteorite. Mark, ... your comments, please :-)


Best wishes,

Bernd