[meteorite-list] AD: Casas Grandes, Mexico

[bigjohnshea at mail.com]

Still available!
Cheers!


On 7/18/22 at 5:54 PM, Bigjohn Shea via Meteorite-list wrote:

> Dear Fellow Collectors,
> Hope you are all doing well.
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> Available here is a very appreciable 14.4g slice of the Casas Grandes meteorite, an IIAB from Chihuahua, Mexico. Arguably one of the rarest and most historic Mexican meteorites.
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> Discovered in 1867, the mass was uncovered in a burial chamber within the larger Casas Grandes archeological structure. Curiously, it was situated amidst mummified bodies, and wrapped in cloths similar to the surrounding occupants of that tomb. Without question this meteorite was an invaluable part of the culture that thrived there for hundreds of years, though what meaning it had to them remains unclear.
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> This specimen was cut from a larger mass traded to Jay Piatek from the USNM. A portion of that was sold to Corey Kuo who later sold it to Rob Wesel. It was then butterflied into three specimens, and this 14.4g specimen came from that cutting. This slice comes with provenance from Rob Wesel as well as myself. Duplicated photographic provenance from the USNM and Corey Kuo will be provided as well.
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> Please contact me privately for additional details.
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> Cheers!
> John A. Shea, MD
> IMCA 3295
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