[meteorite-list] How many oriented meteorites?

[Darryl Pitt]

data has not been kept on the parameter of orientation and thus any  
answer is pure speculation.

i could be mistaken, but I also believe scientific literature  
precludes the possibility of oriented canyon diablos.





On Feb 19, 2008, at 12:50 PM, Michael L Blood wrote:

> Hi Tim and all,
>         This clearly varies from fall to fall. For instance, I  
> doubt any
> Stone fall had as many oriented individuals as did Gao.
>         For Irons, I would think Taza. (S-A has a lot - but a LOT more
> Individuals, period.) I don't ever remember seeing an oriented
> Canyon Diablo, though there likely are some, I would think.
>         Best wishes, Michael
>
> on 2/19/08 4:21 AM, Tim Heitz at midwest at meteorman.org wrote:
>
>
>> Hello List,
>>
>>
>> How many 85% to 100% oriented meteorites do you think are found?
>>
>>
>> 1 in 5000 for an iron meteorite
>>
>> 1 in 500 for a stone meteorite
>>
>> Whats your best guess?
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Tim Heitz
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