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NWA 998   contributed by Ray Watts, IMCA 6289   MetBul Link

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Thin Section   Martian (nakhlite)

Ray writes:
This is one of my newest Crown Jewels in my ever growing collection of t/s. This one was made by one of the best in the industry - Steve Schooner. Thin section was received from Simon de Boer in trade from his ever growing collection.

NWA. 998 is so friable that it has to be stabelized using epoxy before cutting. Thanks to Simon for the trade / a great addition to My Planetary t/s. Still learning on methods to improve my photography of thin sections.
 


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Jim Strope
 11/4/2016 11:04:34 PM		 Beautiful thin section.
John Divelbiss
 11/4/2016 1:16:28 PM		 what a great thin section guys...thanks for sharing !
Mendy Ouzillou
 11/4/2016 9:12:13 AM		 Superb TS of a very rare specimen!
MexicoDoug
 11/4/2016 6:45:16 AM		 Thanks Ray and Paul for this 4 year anniversary Martian classic!
Simon de Boer IMCA 9708
 11/4/2016 4:01:02 AM		 beautiful photography Ray, truly one of my favourites also
John Hope
 11/4/2016 2:23:46 AM		 Spectacular thanks Ray.
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Shams from Egypt
 11/4/2012 1:25:59 PM		 I really love Martian Meteorites and this is one of the best. Remember that the original Nakhla came from my country. Some people still have small pieces and will never give it away even for thousands of dollars. They think that it is a blessing from heaven.
Ray Watts / # 6289 / Canada
 11/4/2012 8:16:01 AM		 Thanks Jim , still using My 1930's Apsco X pol microscope , field of view is small & I find it hard to focus using My USB camera , but just Love the Vintage look of it ! in the new year I will be buying something else & selling this scope hoping to capture better photo's
Jim Strope catchafallingstar.com
 11/4/2012 7:15:52 AM		 NWA 998 is one of my favorites for thin sectioning. This image is superb. Thanks for sharing.
 

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