[meteorite-list] Sutters Mill - Proper Care Guide

[Mendy Ouzillou]

First you need to decide what you want to do with the meteorite.  If you plan on selling/donating it to a research lab, university, etc. then follow the guidelines at http://asima.seti.org/sm/ (see bottom) until you get it to the proper institution of your choice.  If you plan on keeping it or selling it to another collector, I would think an air-tight vial or jar, or even a membrane box would suffice.

Mendy




>________________________________
> From: Greg Hupe <gmhupe at centurylink.net>
>To: Mike Hankey <mike.hankey at gmail.com> 
>Cc: meteoritelist <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> 
>Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 11:33 AM
>Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Sutters Mill - Proper Care Guide
> 
>Hi Mike,
>The quick answer from me would be to pack it up and mail it to me as quickly as possible!! ;-)
>
>Just kidding of course, glad you were able to buy a piece from a lucky finder!
>
>Best Regards,
>Greg Hupe
>
>On May 8, 2012, at 11:28 AM, Mike Hankey <mike.hankey at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> 
>> I'm wondering if anyone has a developed a how to guide for caring for
>> this meteorite.
>> 
>> I've heard it should be refrigerated to keep bacteria from growing on
>> it , but i also heard, freezing it damages the crystals.
>> 
>> I'm also curious, doesn't bacteria grow on everything and all
>> meteorites equally, or will this meteorite get more bacteria on it?
>> 
>> I've also heard things about using nitrogen to stabilize it. And a few
>> other things.
>> 
>> I just want to get a straight answer regarding the 'best' way to care
>> for this meteorite.
>> 
>> With all these pieces coming out of the field I think someone should
>> write up a guide about this, maybe someone already has?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Mike
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