[meteorite-list] FW: Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - May 8, 2010

[JoshuaTreeMuseum]

Hi Joe,

You misunderstood my post.  I never said the links were from Larry, the 
Franconia meteorwrong guy.  They're from some other meteorwrong guy.   But I 
guess I can see how you infered that.  I was trying to illustrate the point 
that something found in a known strewn field doth not a meteorite maketh.


Phil Whitmer



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Those ebay links you provided were not listed by Larry, the guy who owns the 
Franconia iron, which I believe could very well be an iron meteorite, but 
not 100% sure.
I have some Franonia irons with odd shapes as well, The roll over lip make 
me think it could very well be authentic. Also the the raised portion 
leading up to the hole in the center does not appear to be of even size all 
the way around, which it would be if it were a button. I think also the size 
make it a slim chance it is a button. Also the metal around the hole is not 
uniform and is more flattened and rolled over one one side. Dont think it is 
a wrong, but like I said I cant be sure, but Larry is a very knowledgeable 
guy who knows his meteorites, if he says it is a meteorite after having it 
for a few years and examining it in person, I will take his word for it 
until proved wrong. If I had to pay cash for it, I may then think about 
having it examined further. But A great collection piece either way.


Best Wishes,
Joe Kerchner
http://illinoismeteorites.com