[meteorite-list] Meteorite-list Digest, Vol 49, Issue 16

[Doug Smith]

I am very new at the study/collecting of meteorites and what I know about 
the subject is mostly from Norton's _Rocks from Space_.   I often feel at a 
loss when I read discussions that assume terms I do not understand.  One, 
for example, is the use of 'new' and 'old' with regard to Campo.  Is this a 
reference to a different find from a different body or a newly available 
group that appears to be less weathered than some I've seen?

More to the point, I'd love to hear a recommendation for a reference that 
would help answer such pedestrian questions without bothering the 
professionals that seem to make up the population of this list.  I see a lot 
of negative tone in posts here and would be happy to leave in favor of a 
lower level (beginner friendly) list if such exists.  At my level, I am 
seeking help understanding what I see on meteorites and read in ads or 
posts.  For example: looking at the picture linked below, what should I be 
able to say about the subject other than it is a Sikhote-Alin?
http://www.pbase.com/dougsmit/image/89764842

My first interest in meteorites several years ago suggests some different 
looking things are being sold today than just a few years ago.  I wonder if 
this is different cleaning, new finds (dug as opposed to surface) or fakes 
in the market.  Some of this may be the likes of shattering big irons into 
more saleable pieces (Campo, in particular) but there seems to be a lot of 
things out there that a reading of Norton does not cover.  If anyone on this 
list has any interest in either of the subjects were I am more comfortable 
(links below), I would be happy to trade information for lessons in 
'Meteorites 101'.

Doug Smith
dougsmit at comcast.net
http://www.pbase.com/dougsmit  Photography
http://dougsmith.ancients.info/   Ancient Coins
>>> Hello again list.I am looking to donate,NOT
>>> GIVAWAY,some old campo meteorites for research or
>>> study.