[meteorite-list] KATOL (L6) is official

[Michael Farmer]

I am not going to cut that piece.

Michael Farmer

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On Jan 2, 2014, at 7:03 AM, Jim Wooddell <jim.wooddell at suddenlink.net> wrote:

> Then it should have it's own classification!  If it's 95% metal.
> Just my opinion.
> 
> Do we classify falls or meteorites?
> 
> Seems we loose by classifying falls.
> 
> Jim
> 
> On 1/2/2014 6:24 AM, Michael Farmer wrote:
>> It was bought on the spot from the finders as they lined up to sell the meteorites.
>> It is Katol:) Central India is not Morocco with every person having a box of meteorites to sell.
>> It is almost completely iron, with perhaps 5% silicates.
>> 
>> Michael Farmer
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> On Jan 2, 2014, at 6:05 AM, Jim Wooddell <jim.wooddell at suddenlink.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Mike and all!
>>> 
>>> Can't tell by looking at it if it's all metal.  If it is predominently metal (by a large %) and the olivines and such match that of Katol, then this would be an L-Metal....would it not?
>>> 
>>> Jim
>>> 
>>> On 1/1/2014 5:33 PM, Michael Farmer wrote:
>>>> Yes, this piece is oriented heat shield shaped with countless flow lines and bubbles on the thick backside crust. There are a couple of crystal-rich sections. It is one of my favorite pieces in my collection, the adventure to acquire was a little scary.
>>>> Laurence Garvie has taken many photos of it, I am sure he has incredible photos I haven't seen. This photo was the only one I got.
>>>> The piece is still at ASU on loan, it will be on display at the Tucson show.
>>>> Michael Farmer
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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