[meteorite-list] NWA 987 (Darren's AD)

[MARK BOSTICK]

Hello Mike and list,

Meteoriticial Bulletin 86 reports the weight at 975 grams, which is were 
Darren likely got that number.  (Unless it was from my website or Eric 
Twelkers)

I have a small 2.66g part slice, with a Farmer card, on my website here:

http://www.meteoritearticles.com/colnwa987.html

I wrote that it was purchased in Morocco, as I think that is what the 
bulletin reads.  Some NWA's it notes as having been purchased in Denver, and 
I don't think this one does.  I will change that later.  Does this mean the 
date in the bulletin is off as well?  August 1st.  The Denver show being in 
mid-September.

NWA 987 is a great looking meteorite with wall to wall chondrules....that 
seem on average, somewhat small....3-4mm.

"Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed, to me:
I lift my lamp beside the golden door."

- plaque at the base of the Statue of Liberty. Not talking about NWA's, but 
she could have been....:^)

Clear Skies,
Mark Bostick
www.meteoritearticles.com