[meteorite-list] NEW photos of the silicated iron. Must see!

[Impactika at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/10/2006 1:17:31 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
thebigcollector at msn.com writes:
Hello Mike and list,

Mike noted, "By  the way, the crystals are confirmed to be Chromium
Diposide, found in only 4  meteorites in the world!"

That is a cool looking meteorite. I was  wondering on the chromium aspect.  I 
know some of you are better  geology people then me, but wouldn't that be an 
emerald?

Clear  Skies,
Mark Bostick
Wichita, Kansas
Kansas Meteorite Society, Board  Member
IMCA, Board Member -  Treasurer
www.meteoritearticles.com
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No, it is not.
An emerald is a beryl with only traces of chromium, usually formed in  coarse 
granites.
(and my favorite gem!)

Anne M. Black
www.IMPACTIKA.com
IMPACTIKA at aol.com
President,  I.M.C.A. Inc.
www.IMCA.cc