Bob's Findings - A Gallery of Images of a Meteorite from the California Mojave Desert
This stony meteorite still needs to be classified. At first UCLA said they would, then they changed their mind.
Above is an image of three of the more than 120 fragments from the “USA180513 - cluster”, two of which have had their cut surface polished (which shows a weathered, yet potentially unequilibrated interior).
Above image is of a “USA180513” fragment after having a sample cut for a thin-section of the type-specimen, showing the potentially unequilibrated-chondrite interior. This specimen was made "wet" with denatured alcohol.
This is a close-up image of the cut & polished surface for the above fragment (previous image). This is typical for all the other >120 fragments from the “UU180513 - cluster” (showing a potentially unequilibrated interior).
Above is a close-up image of the other fragment which was cut & polished -- one of the more than 120 fragments from the “UU180513 - cluster” (which shows a weathered, yet potentially unequilibrated interior). This specimen was made "wet" with denatured alcohol.
Above is a close-up image of the cut & polished surface for one of the more than 120 fragments from the “UU180513 - cluster” (which shows a potentially unequilibrated interior).
The above "Gallery" is just one example of a way in which to record actual, but unclassified, meteorites.
In the meanwhile, I will do my part and continue to gather data, regarding "rare but unclassified meteorites".
Meteorites of California the list of formally-recognized California meteorite falls and finds.
My previous Bob's Bulletins can be found *HERE*
If you would like more information, then please contact me by email:
bolidechaser at yahoo-dot-com
