[Fwd: Re: [meteorite-list] New - Is this a meteorite ?]
bernd.pauli at paulinet.de
bernd.pauli at paulinet.de
Thu Sep 16 12:41:55 EDT 2004
Bruno & Carine wrote:
> 100% sure: hematite, that is bad luck !
Xavier wrote:
> what are the characteristics (on those pictures)
> identifying with no doubt as an hematite ?
Xavier, if *you* want to be 100% sure they are (not) meteoritic,
why not cut a window or have a window cut into your two stones.
If there are FeNi patches (nickel-iron) and maybe chondrules or
other tell-tale features, it would be proof beyond doubt. Just an
idea from Germany.
Best wishes,
Bernd
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