[meteorite-list] Question on Toluca Sample that I came across on ebay

[Mark Grossman]

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the input.

I thought troilite was supposed to be exbibited as round or oval-shaped 
inclusions in irons like Toluca.  I have never seen "crossed lines" of 
troilite as shown in the photo.

Yes, the dealer indicated that he obtained the description from the 
collector "Ceruda".

Mark Grossman

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Galactic Stone & Ironworks" <meteoritemike at gmail.com>
To: "Mark Grossman" <markig at westnet.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 5:12 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Question on Toluca Sample that I came across 
on ebay



> Hi Mark and List,

>

> That's a weird looking etch.  I assume, if it's meteorite, that it's

> oxidized.  Are the little black squiggly-lines the result of

> oxidation?  If not, then I've never seen anything like it, in person

> or in photos.

>

> I'm always a little suspect of meteorites and tektites offered by

> sellers like this.  Meteorites is not the seller's main area of

> knowledge (obviously a terrestrial gem and mineral dealer) - so there

> is always the increased possibility that the item was misrepresented

> to the seller and the seller is just passing along the same

> misinformation, unwittingly.

>

> I'd pass on it, personally.  Plus it's overseas, so it could be more

> difficult to get a refund or recourse if there is an issue with the

> specimen's authenticity.

>

> That's just my two cents - actual worth may vary. ;)

>

> Best regards and clear skies,

>

> MikeG

>

>

> On 8/4/09, Mark Grossman <markig at westnet.com> wrote:

>> Would be interested on any comments on this Toluca sample that I came 

>> across

>> on ebay.  According to the seller, the sample was purchased from a 

>> collector

>> in Spain named "Ceruda" and the troilite is "the crossed lines on the

>> specimen."

>>

>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180387460024&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

>>

>> Thanks.

>>

>> Mark Grossman

>>

>>

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