[meteorite-list] 2 New Desert Irons - WITH Pictures links

[Greg Hupe]

Dear List Members,

I would like to share pictures of two new Sahara Desert irons I brought back 
from my last trip. One may be paired to NWA 854 "Ziz" and weighs 2016 grams 
(picture 'desertIron1.jpg'). It is very fresh, flow lines and crust are 
visible, along with a bluish hue to the entire specimen.
See here: http://www.lunarrock.com/irons/desertIron1.jpg

The other one, which I was told came from Algeria or Mauritania, is quite 
"sculptural" and stands up by itself. This one has been in the desert longer 
but is a great display piece. I do not know what type of iron meteorite this 
is and do not plan to cut or even polish a window for a look. This one 
weighs 5045 grams (picture 'desertIron2.jpg').
See here: http://www.lunarrock.com/irons/desertIron2.jpg

I will not be cutting either one. Enjoy the pics. Sorry about the first 
lost, I accidentally "attached" the photos instead of providing links.

Best regards,

Greg Hupe
The Hupe Collection
naturesvault (eBay)
gmhupe at tampabay.rr.com
IMCA 2185