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

[tett]

Graham,

I doubt you could go wrong with Esquel except the price is really high. 
Imilac slices are also

I won't touch Brahin any more as I have had too many bad experiences.  I 
have heard of bad things about Brenham as well but the new finds from Steve 
Arnold may be different.

What I have heard is that Seymchan is stable.  There is a variety of slices 
on the market some look good and others look poorer in quality.  I just 
picked up a slice on eBay from "Ataxite" (not sure if this person is a list 
member) and I am thrilled.  Low cost and more beautiful than I expected. 
Fantastic finish with transparent olivine.  Much of the olivine is a 
beautiful yellow with some green.  looks perfectly stable with no signs of 
rust.  All the metal is polished to a mirror finish.  I don't know what it 
will look like a year from now but I am confident it will remain beautiful.

For cost and reputation I believe Seymchan is the way to go.  Just take your 
time to find one of the higher quality pieces.

Cheers

Mike Tettenborn
>From frigid Ontario Canada.  Yesterday it was -26C


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "ensoramanda" <ensoramanda at ntlworld.com>
To: <Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 6:33 AM
Subject: 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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