[meteorite-list] Livingston?

[Jeff Grossman]

Names only have to convey geographic information and should be features 
that appear on widely used maps of the region.  There is a common 
misconception that post offices are somehow involved.  This is an urban 
legend.  As far as geological features are concerned, these often have 
widely used geographic names as well, and these are fine names to use 
for meteorites.  Mine names that are on widely used maps are also ok.  
However, one would not use a unit or formation name, nor the name of a 
fault or other geological structure unless you find these on maps other 
than geologic maps.

Jeff

On 4/17/2010 9:17 PM, Jeff Kuyken wrote:
> It can be named after a geological feature too. It's not uncommon in 
> Australia where you can be hundreds of kilometers from anywhere!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff
>
>
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>> Specimens have been found in two counties, so a county name might not 
>> work.  Miffin might be cool, but there is no Post Office there.  
>> Maybe Mineral Point, WI?
>>
>> Steve Arnold
>>
>>
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jeff Grossman <jgrossman at usgs.gov>
>> Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 20:40:21
>> To: Meteorite-list<meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
>> Subject: [meteorite-list] Livingston?
>>
>> I see everybody starting to call this fall "Livingston"... but this is
>> not likely to be accepted as the name since there are already meteorites
>> named Livingston (Montana) and Livingston (Tennessee).
>>
>> Jeff
>>
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