[meteorite-list] R: help me in understand analysis

[Adam Hupe]

A lot of the garbage being sold as lunar meteorites by so-called 
reputable dealers will not even pass the fizz test.

http://geology.com/minerals/acid-test.shtml

Collectors are being fleeced out of thousands of dollars by terrestrial 
limestone breccias, some of which can be found in the Atlas Mountains 
near an impact structure. I would avoid or ask for a refund on any 
material that fizzes on a cut surface! I remember seeing the same 
crustless, caliche-rich material offered up at the Tucson Gem and 
Mineral show several years ago for $50.00/gram. Now it is being offered 
on eBay and other venues due to a somewhat similar appearance to genuine 
Lunar meteorites. I do not know if refunds were given to those who 
purchase this terrestrial material in the past or not.

This is but one example of why all stones suspected as being planetary 
should be formally tested and classified.

If in doubt, throw it out or demand a refund.