[meteorite-list] Topics for "collection of wisdoms"

[Göran Axelsson]

As for the magnetic properties of stones, follow this link.
http://www.caillou-noir.com/magnetic-susceptibility_SM30.htm

If I'm not totally wrong, magnetic susceptibility of a meteorite is 
basically how hard a magnet is attracted to a meteorite.
If I'm wrong I will surely be corrected on the list.   ;-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_susceptibility

/Göran

Michael Murray wrote:
> Hi List,
> Here are a couple questions that might inspire a topic for a 
> "Collection of Wisdoms" - Magnetic properties of stonys.
>
> I'm curious to know if anyone has undertaken the task of testing and 
> documenting the magnetic properties found in the different groups 
> and/or sub-groups of stony meteorites.  I'm curious to know too... 
> Most articles I have read on Martian and Lunar pieces say they are not 
> attracted to a magnet.  Is this known to be without exception?
>
>
> Michael Murray
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