[meteorite-list] Glass-coated Campos?

[Ed Deckert]

Sounds like an interesting product.  But the article indicates the silicon 
dioxide coating is "breathable," which makes me wonder how effective it 
would be in moist climates.

They claim that seeds coated with "Liquid Glass" germinated faster than 
seeds that were not coated.  For seeds to germinate, I have always 
understood that moisture (water) was required.  If moisture can penetrate 
the coating to germinate seeds, I would think that moisture could get 
through to the meteorite as well.

But then, I suppose it could provide additional protection if applied after 
properly treating the meteorite with Bill Mason's products.

Hopefully this becomes available soon and can be tested.  I would caution 
anyone using it to exercise care not to breathe in the vapors.  You would 
need to wear an appropriate respirator mask, and have adequate ventilation. 
Breathing silicon dioxide dust causes a condition called "silicosis of the 
lung."  It is cumulative and incurable, ultimately leading to death - except 
I suppose if a lung transplant might be a possibility.  I know of this 
condition very well as a friend's husband died from silicosis.

Ed

----- Original Message ----- 
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Subject: [meteorite-list] Glass-coated Campos?


> Possible product to try on meteorites in conjunction with "Rusty"
> Mason's
> meteorite preservation technique?
>
> http://pda.physorg.com/_news184310039.html
>
> --Rob
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