[meteorite-list] Ancient Scale Weight 27.04g (mesosiderite????)

[Michael Murray]

Looks to be chiseled.
Mike
On Sep 27, 2012, at 10:23 AM, William Feek wrote:

>
> Hi All,
> I have an artifact which I'd like to find out if whether or not it's  
> made from a meteorite.
> It has the same characteristics as the mesosiderites in my  
> collection, those being NWA 2932 and Toufassour.
> A magnet pulls equally as hard as it does on my whole stones, and  
> looking at it under a loupe it looks to be stony.
> But I could be wrong about all of this, wouldn't be the first time  
> that's for sure.
> The problem is I don't have the nerve to damage it such as by  
> cutting and polishing.
> So I ask, is there a non invasive way of making a determination?
> I want to let anyone interested get a look at it and ask for their  
> comments, advice, or opinions.
> Check it out and let me know what you think.
> Here's a link to some images:
> https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=c1261b1849deb6dc&id=C1261B1849DEB6DC%21188 
> #cid=C1261B1849DEB6DC&id=C1261B1849DEB6DC%21174
> Be sure to click on "View original" to see the highest resolution  
> and get the best look.
> Thanks, William 		 	   		
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