[meteorite-list] SALE: BUR-ABOR, AN INCOMPARABLE METEORITE SPECIMEN – MAIN MASS

Thu May 20 20:47:30 EDT 2021

Bill, please see Microsoft Word - falls and finds - accepted 2-24-2015.docx
(usra.edu) <https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/docs/falls-finds.pdf> for an
answer to your question.  The Nomenclature Committee of the Meteoritical
Society maintains these definitions.

-Michael in so. Cal.

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On Thu, May 20, 2021 at 4:44 PM bill k via Meteorite-list <
meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:

> "Bur-Abor is not considered an “unwitnessed fall” by anyone as no such
> designation exists.
>
> Is there an "official" designation for "witnessed find"? I mean it is
> implied and should go without saying... but is it an officially recognized
> term?
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> On Wednesday, May 19, 2021 6:45 AM, Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list <
> meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:
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> > Hi Elizabeth,
> >
> > Bur-Abor is not considered an “unwitnessed fall” by anyone as no such
> designation exists.  The features of this meteorite are consistent with a
> residency on Earth of at least decades — if not centuries...or far more;
> Bur-Abor is an outstanding, highly weathered meteorite.  Please remedy as
> we all get hurt when the line between puffing and misrepresentation is
> blurred.
> >
> > > On May 18, 2021, at 11:34 AM, Elizabeth Grose via Meteorite-list <
> meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > NOW AVAILABLE AT AUCTION
> > > BUR-ABOR, AN INCOMPARABLE METEORITE SPECIMEN – MAIN MASS
> > > Iron, medium octahedrite IIIAB
> > > Northeastern Province, Kenyahttps://
> www.bonhams.com/auctions/27190/lot/11/
> > >
> > > A thrilling 600-pound main mass, the Bur-Abor meteorite main mass may
> arguably be classed at the top of all large iron meteorites to be offered
> at auction. Bur -Abor was found in Northeastern Kenya in a local family's
> garden, after it fell on Nov. 27, 1997. Considered an unwitnessed fall,
> Bur-Abor boasts numerous distinguished qualities.
> > >
> > > The present main mass is replete with regmaglypts and large scoops
> while also displaying the rarely seen feature of orientation. These
> distinctive features were caused by ablation as the meteorite coursed
> through Earth's atmosphere. One can see the surface area where elongated,
> parallel thumbprints indicate oriented flight, which melted grooves into
> the surface, mirroring each other in shape and size. Created by millions of
> years in the heavy metal core of an asteroid, it weighs a massive 274
> kilograms and has never been cleaned or wire brushed; its appearance is
> exactly as it was the day it was found.
> > >
> > > After its discovery, a portion of Bur-Abor was taken to the Natural
> History Museum in London. The present offering is the main mass. Iron
> meteorites of this size and beauty are generally only seen in world
> renowned museums and a few university display collections. The magnificent
> piece is offered on a rotating custom steel stand. Weighing 274kg (602.8
> lbs). Measuring 32 x 20 x 15 in
> > > View it online: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/27190/lot/11/
> > > For inquiries:  Tom.Lindgren at bonhams.com
> > >
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