[meteorite-list] New Martian, NWA 5789 Auctions Ending Sunday - AD

[Galactic Stone & Ironworks]

Hi Folks,

Just an observation about the new NWA 5789 -

In aesthetic terms, the matrix reminds me of terrestrial olivine bombs
thrown out by volcanoes.  I wonder if this spectacular meteorite has
been through a similar process on Mars?   The terrestrial versions are
more olivine heavy, but the resemblance is there I think.

Best regards,

MikeG







On 6/7/09, Martin Altmann <altmann at meteorite-martin.de> wrote:

> Hi Greg,

>

> may we add for the list members some more information.

> Dirk Hohmann (thank you) brought just this fine and easy to read article by

> Jeffrey Taylor to our attention,

> which describes the properties, formation and importance of the Yamato

> 980459 very well.

>

> http://www.psrd.hawaii.edu/Dec06/Y-980459.html

>

> That could be quite illustrative for the collectors and could help to

> understand, why all are so excited about NWA 5789 and that it isn't just

> another shergottite.

>

> because there are already some indications, that NWA 5789 with its

> similarities to Yamato 980459 could be even more primitive!

>

>

> Indeed, several institutes showed interest to acquire material,

> so at present, we can't foresee yet, whether or how much something will be

> later left,

> to make it publically available again.

>

> Therefore I'd say, for those, who really want to be sure to get a sample of

> this amazing stuff, it is indicated to take advantage from Greg's offer on

> ebay.

>

> Best!

> Martin

>

>

>

>

> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----

> Von: meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com

> [mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com] Im Auftrag von Greg

> Hupe

> Gesendet: Sonntag, 7. Juni 2009 03:27

> An: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com

> Betreff: [meteorite-list] New Martian, NWA 5789 Auctions Ending Sunday - AD

>

> Dear List Members,

>

> The newest Martian meteorite, NWA 5789, an Anomalous (Provisional, with

> further studies under way), has been announced and confirmed by acquiring

> parties who were very fortunate to be a part of this amazing Martian

> meteorite discovery. I first announced this different planetary meteorite

> last week, with confirmation from the majority mass holders, Martian Altman

> (and Stefan Ralew) (congratulations, guys!!).

>

> As Martin pointed out, very little material is available from the limited

> Total Known Weight of just 49 grams. From the samples I provided to two

> different institutions for the first confirmations of this new find, and

> then the further completing type sample provided by Stefan and Martin, there

>

> is almost nothing available to collectors.

>

> I have just seven specimens on eBay that will end tomorrow (Sunday, June 7th

>

> at about 2:00 PM Florida time!). All of these were started at just 99 cents

> each, have bids and have many eBay, "Watchers", per auction. Those who are

> most interested are watching and will be bidding up to the end of these

> auctions!

>

> This may be your only chance to acquire a sample of this newest of Martian

> meteorites, paired to nothing before!!

>

> Click here to see all (perhaps the 'only' available) seven NWA 5789

> auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault

>

> "Thank You" for bidding and, Good Luck!

>

> Best regards,

> Greg

>

> ====================

> Greg Hupe

> The Hupe Collection

> NaturesVault (eBay)

> gmhupe at htn.net

> www.LunarRock.com

> IMCA 3163

> ====================

> Click here for my current eBay auctions:

> http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault

>

>

>

>

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Michael Gilmer (Louisiana, USA)
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