Bob's Bulletin
A newsletter for "orphaned" meteorites from the USA.
| Field ID Number | N150805 a.k.a., MF59 |
|---|---|
| Newsletter | 01-4 |
| Location | Nevada, USA |
| Thin-section ID Number | V-MF59 |
| Dimensions | 6cm x 3.5cm x 2cm |
| Weight | 34 grams |
| Type Specimen | A sample is available to be used as a type-specimen and for thin-sectioning. |
| Class | Ordinary Chondrite (LL5) |
| Weathering Grade | low (probably "W2") |
| Shock Stage | low (most likely "S2" or lower) |
| Macroscopic Description -- R. Verish | |
| The dark, orange-brown exterior of this chondrite has some fusion crust.The interior is a dark-brown matrix with low metal-grain content and the chondrules and inclusions are quite variable in size. | |
| Thin Section Description -- R. Verish | |
| TBD - This meteorite is probably a low-shock, equilbrated chondrite (most likely LL5 S2 W3). | |
The above example is one way in which I can bring attention to what I predict will be an increasing number of unclassified meteorites found here in the USA. Hopefully, attention will be drawn to what I see as a growing problem, and maybe some institution will offer to help get some of these orphans classified and cataloged.
A newsletter for "orphaned" meteorites from the USA.
If you would like to sponsor this orphan, and help in the funding for getting it classified and entered into the Meteoritical Bulletin, please contact me by email:
bolidechaser at yahoo-dot-com