[meteorite-list] How many oriented meteorites?

[Mark Crawford]

Hey Tim,

I don't know about 'fully' oriented, but according to Norton ~5% of 
stony meteorites show 'some degree' of orientation, and that irons are 
(helpfully!) 'sometimes' oriented.  He attributes to Nininger an 
estimate that 28% of irons are oriented, but doesn't define the degree 
of orientation.

Mark


Tim Heitz wrote:

> Hello List,

>

> How many 85% to 100% oriented meteorites do you think are found?

>

>

> 1 in 5000 for an iron meteorite

>

> 1 in 500 for a stone meteorite

>

> Whats your best guess?

>

> Thanks,

> Tim Heitz

>

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