[meteorite-list] Stability of Pallasites/Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - March 9, 2007

[Martin Altmann]

Imilac ist he best.

Bought an untreated slice from Zeitschel (carry on sending him wishes to
hospital!) as a boy, had it 20 years open in the shelf, no box, nor case, no
desiccants, no coating or varnish, no oil.
- and we have humid and sweltry summers with large and sudden variations of
temperature (and I had a high humidity there, many indoor plants)
No rust at all, not even a duller spot visible with magnifier.

Another Imilac-slice I had with Huss number, unrestored and it was not only
looking perfectly like on the day, when Huss painted his number on the edge,
but it was looking like polished yesterday.

And Imilac is on average 40% cheaper than Esquel.

No, this is no AD, I haven't any for sale.

Best!
Martin

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ensoramanda
Gesendet: Freitag, 9. März 2007 12:33
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Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Pallasites/Rocks From Space
Picture of the Day - March 9, 2007

Hi

Esquel...still probably the most beautiful of them all!  Great picture.

Whilst at the Tucson show and looking at various special pieces to trade 
for my collection I discussed pallasites with many dealers and visitors 
but nearly always got slightly conflicting views as to the stability of 
those available...and so still did not get that elusive 'star' to bring 
back to the UK.   The damp climate here is not very good for meteorites 
as you are all aware...and I know to my cost that some meteorites will 
rust even when looked after (my Brahin is just a pile of rust and 
olivine now)...you learn as you go along.

Some say they have found ways of treating the rusters so that they are 
stable...others say that they still rust.  Lots of varying info on the 
list over the years too...is Esquel still the best?

What seems to be the groing rate/g for the better pallasites (I know I 
could find out by scouring all the websites, but feeling lazy I thought 
someone in the know might have the info at hand)

I am looking for a spectacular centrepiece, that will stand up to the 
British climate and will stand handling/being permanently on show.

Any advice most welcome.

Graham Ensor, Nr Barwell UK

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