[meteorite-list] New Martian, NWA 5789 Auctions Ending Sunday - AD

[Galactic Stone & Ironworks]

Hi Folks,

Just an observation about the new NWA 5789 -

In aesthetic terms, the matrix reminds me of terrestrial olivine bombs
thrown out by volcanoes.  I wonder if this spectacular meteorite has
been through a similar process on Mars?   The terrestrial versions are
more olivine heavy, but the resemblance is there I think.

Best regards,

MikeG







On 6/7/09, Martin Altmann <altmann at meteorite-martin.de> wrote:
> Hi Greg,
>
> may we add for the list members some more information.
> Dirk Hohmann (thank you) brought just this fine and easy to read article by
> Jeffrey Taylor to our attention,
> which describes the properties, formation and importance of the Yamato
> 980459 very well.
>
> http://www.psrd.hawaii.edu/Dec06/Y-980459.html
>
> That could be quite illustrative for the collectors and could help to
> understand, why all are so excited about NWA 5789 and that it isn't just
> another shergottite.
>
> because there are already some indications, that NWA 5789 with its
> similarities to Yamato 980459 could be even more primitive!
>
>
> Indeed, several institutes showed interest to acquire material,
> so at present, we can't foresee yet, whether or how much something will be
> later left,
> to make it publically available again.
>
> Therefore I'd say, for those, who really want to be sure to get a sample of
> this amazing stuff, it is indicated to take advantage from Greg's offer on
> ebay.
>
> Best!
> Martin
>
>
>
>
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com
> [mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com] Im Auftrag von Greg
> Hupe
> Gesendet: Sonntag, 7. Juni 2009 03:27
> An: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> Betreff: [meteorite-list] New Martian, NWA 5789 Auctions Ending Sunday - AD
>
> Dear List Members,
>
> The newest Martian meteorite, NWA 5789, an Anomalous (Provisional, with
> further studies under way), has been announced and confirmed by acquiring
> parties who were very fortunate to be a part of this amazing Martian
> meteorite discovery. I first announced this different planetary meteorite
> last week, with confirmation from the majority mass holders, Martian Altman
> (and Stefan Ralew) (congratulations, guys!!).
>
> As Martin pointed out, very little material is available from the limited
> Total Known Weight of just 49 grams. From the samples I provided to two
> different institutions for the first confirmations of this new find, and
> then the further completing type sample provided by Stefan and Martin, there
>
> is almost nothing available to collectors.
>
> I have just seven specimens on eBay that will end tomorrow (Sunday, June 7th
>
> at about 2:00 PM Florida time!). All of these were started at just 99 cents
> each, have bids and have many eBay, "Watchers", per auction. Those who are
> most interested are watching and will be bidding up to the end of these
> auctions!
>
> This may be your only chance to acquire a sample of this newest of Martian
> meteorites, paired to nothing before!!
>
> Click here to see all (perhaps the 'only' available) seven NWA 5789
> auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault
>
> "Thank You" for bidding and, Good Luck!
>
> Best regards,
> Greg
>
> ====================
> Greg Hupe
> The Hupe Collection
> NaturesVault (eBay)
> gmhupe at htn.net
> www.LunarRock.com
> IMCA 3163
> ====================
> Click here for my current eBay auctions:
> http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault
>
>
>
>
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Michael Gilmer (Louisiana, USA)
Member of the Meteoritical Society.
Member of the Bayou Region Stargazers Network.
Websites - http://www.galactic-stone.com and http://www.glassthrower.com
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