[meteorite-list] magnetic meteorites

[Ken Newton]

Hi Michael,
Magnetic can mean more than one thing:
1.    of or pertaining to a magnet or magnetism.
2.    having the properties of a magnet.
3.    capable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet.
4.    pertaining to the magnetic field of the earth: the magnetic equator.
5.    exerting a strong attractive power or charm: a magnetic personality.
6.    noting or pertaining to various bearings and measurements as 
indicated by a magnetic compass: magnetic amplitude; magnetic course; 
magnetic meridian.

The definition pertaining to meteorites is #3 not #2.
Best,
ken



Michael Murray wrote:
> Hi List,
> I've read somewhere that it is possible for a meteorite to be 
> magnetic.  Reading that made me believe someone has discovered such a 
> meteorite(s).   Anyone out there on the List want to volunteer 
> information and/or maybe some pictures (or a link to some pictures) of 
> such an iron?  Let me guess this first, mostly kamacite, right?  If 
> you have pictures, besides wanting to confirm my guess, I am 
> interested in seeing the exterior, as in flow features and fusion 
> crust.  I would also be interested in knowing just how magnetic it is.
>
> Mike Murray
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