[meteorite-list] A statement in regards to NWA 3133

[Adam Hupe]

Dear List:

I just want to make a few points clear since NWA 3133, one of our meteorites
was brought up again. We spend a lot of time and money researching our
material and all of our descriptions and images are copyrighted.  We checked
with ebay and they honor all copyright laws and in some cases have already
enforced them our behalf.  As long as somebody asks permission we usually do
not have a problem sharing our work.

This being said, Rob did check with us in regards to his material being
paired with NWA 3133.   I stated, as long as some reputable institution
claims a pairing I have no problem at all with a dealer making this claim.
My problem is that there is still disagreement in regards to NWA 1839 being
paired to NWA 3133.  The original classifying institution, the University of
Washington has not made any pairing statements for consideration by the
NomCom.  NWA 3133 is still under intense study, the NSF has spent a great
deal of funds in the pursuit of the testing of NWA 3133 and for someone to
borrow this work to describe another stone is wrong.  In the latest Bulletin
the descriptions are completely different from one another so there is even
more confusion.

It was said that NWA 3133 was originally called an L7, this statement is
incorrect.   It has always been classified as a PAC with affinities to the
CV chondrites as can be seen in the latest Meteoritical Bulletin.

Data from an abstract used to describe NWA 3133, not any other meteorite, is
being used in reference to other meteorites. Some dealers' comments came
right from our ebay adds which are all copyrighted.  We do not copy any
other dealer's material and would appreciate the same consideration.  I
personally spend several long distance hours on the phone with scientists
and read as much as I can before presenting anything.  That way, our
descriptions are as accurate as possible.  I spend a great deal of time
learning everything I can about any new meteorite we release and would
suggest the same for anybody else who deals.

Let's all have some consideration for one another's hard work in the future.

Take Care,

------------------------------------
Adam Hupe
The Hupe Collection
Team LunarRock
IMCA 2185
raremeteorites at comcast.net








----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob Wesel" <nakhladog at comcast.net>
To: "Bob King" <lakewind at infionline.net>;
<Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Rob Wesel's NWA 2653 - cool!


> Thanks Bob-
>
> The photos just don't do them justice. A polish of this caliber is truly
> rare, Tom is to be commended for his work in both preparation and
> microphotography. Amazing that in images on the CD-ROM taken at 1800x one
> can not find any polishing marks. He is a master. Still some slices of
this
> rare material available, and at the current price there isn't any
recouping
> the cut/polishing losses.
>
> http://www.nakhladogmeteorites.com/catalog/nwa2653.htm
>
> Rob Wesel
> http://www.nakhladogmeteorites.com
> ------------------
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>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bob King" <lakewind at infionline.net>
> To: <Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 6:50 AM
> Subject: [meteorite-list] Rob Wesel's NWA 2653 - cool!
>
>
> > Hello all,
> > After the discussion on the list regarding the classification of NWA
2653
> > (primitive ungrouped achondrite) I thought I'd just share my
> > observations of a small slice I purchased from Rob. The polish is so
> > mirror perfect that under the scope at 10x and 30x I was able to look
> > 'deep' into the matrix of glass-like, interlocked pale orange and red
> > crystals. Almost like looking through very transparent water into the
> > deeps. The crystalline appearance reminded me right away of a ureilite.
> > Amazing networks of narrow black veins (shock?) threaded through
> > some of the crystal fields and small, metal inclusions were scattered
> > throughout. No chondrules or remnants were seen. This was one
> > fascinating rock that made for an evening's microscopic adventure. A
> > CD of 48 high quality images was included. Looking at the photos was
> > like walking through a gallery of modern art. Very nice!
> > Bob
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