[meteorite-list] Thin Sections, Thanks and Meteorite

[Walter Branch]

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to thank everyone who responded to my questions earlier this week 
about thin sections.  I know it takes time from your busy schedules to 
respond, sometimes in depth, to questions and I appreciate your sharing your 
knowledge.

I now have a greater awareness and appreciation for those who are capable of 
producing thin sections.  I had no idea that thickness tolerance was 
incredibly tight and could affect the interpretation of what one sees in a 
thin section.

The August, 2007 issue of Meteorite (I kind of miss the "!")arrived this 
week and the centerpiece article by Richard Norton and Lawrence Chitwood was 
more easily understood (by me) thanks to what I learned this week about thin 
sections.

I also read "Lets Go, Correo" by Robert Woolard.  If you love reading 
meteorite hunting stories (without all the name calling, etc) you will LOVE 
this one.  Figures (photos) 4 and 5 and the front cover look great!  Thanks 
Robert.

Bill Mason has an article about preserving meteorites.  He knows a great 
deal about rust.  I believe his nickname is Dr. Rusty.  He also sells a 
Meteorite Preservation Kit chock full of everything you need to get started. 
Chemicals and such.  I got one from him last year and was doing some tests 
on some iron slices and individuals when I had my accident and wound up in 
the hospital for several months.  Of course I had not completed my tests but 
the initial results were very encouraging.  I even got a big slice of Campo 
del Cielo to remain rust-free and I live near the Atlantic Ocean.  I would 
highly recommend anyone interested contact Bill regarding his kits.

Gotta do some yard work now, while the sun is shining.

Take Care

-Walter Branch
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