[meteorite-list] Wilcox Playa 003 and 005 Meteorites, Family Reunion

[MARK BOSTICK]

Hello list and Bob,

First, I would like to start off by giving a salute to Bob Vernish for his 
work at Wilcox Playa, and for his willingness to share information.  Most 
people are reluctant sharing find or possible find information.  As Vernish 
has shown, he is not.  Several of Vernish's Meteorite Times column have 
featured information on the Wilcox Playa meteorites and the area.  I think 
its safe to say, that in the process, Vernish has discovered, at least one 
more Arizona strewn field.  I will note, Wilcox has been hunted 
unsuccessfully many times and by many people.  Do how big is the strewn 
field or strewn fields?  My obvious concern is more on the H5-6 meteorites. 
I am betting it won't be that much, but I am also better their are other 
pieces out there.  How much?  Perhaps Bob will be able to answer these 
questions in a couple of years.

Paired meteorites Wilcox Playa 003 and Wilcox Playa 005, have been 
re-united. "Wilcox 05" will appear in the next Meteoritical Bulliten, and 
because of the pairing, I feel I have a little move to follow Bob's lead, 
and share more information on Wilcox Playa 003.

Wilcox Playa 003, is the second or three meteorites, that I am aware of, 
that was offered on ebay, by the finder.  Not counting any of us meteorite 
people of course, or those shown the Gold Basin or/and Franconia strewn 
fields.  I will note that all three auctions, have been in the last year.  
This is a great example, of because of the internet, finders are now more 
price savy.

More information on how I got the meteorite, and a letter from the finder 
can now be found in the first link below.  For information on Wilcox Playa 
005, you would do a little better, going to www.meteoritetimes.com, and 
reading Bob's column there.

Wilcox Playa 003
http://www.meteoritearticles.com/colwilcox.html

Wilcox Playa 005
http://www.meteoritearticles.com/colwilcox05.html

Clear Skies,
Mark Bostick
Wichita, Kansas
www.meteoritearticles.com
www.kansasmeteoritesociety.com
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