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10 kg. individual. 24 x 10 x 12.5 cm. Iron, IIAB
Fall not observed. Found 2000.
Location Map of Antarctic Falls
AMN writes:
Macroscopic Description - Tim McCoy
These two masses each exhibit a highly corroded and discolored surface, where they were in contact with the soil on Derrick Peak, and a shiny brown surface. The upper surface is highly pitted. The larger of the two masses exhibits prominent linear protrusions of resistant schreibersite crystals in depressions formed by severe terrestrial weathering and removal of the original surface. These depressions are aligned, probably reflecting alignment of the resistant schreibersite.
Thin Section Description - Tim McCoy
These two masses each exhibit a highly corroded and discolored surface, where they were in contact with the soil on Derrick Peak, and a shiny brown surface. The upper surface is highly pitted. The larger of the two masses exhibits prominent linear protrusions of resistant schreibersite crystals in depressions formed by severe terrestrial weathering and removal of the original surface. These depressions are aligned, probably reflecting alignment of the resistant schreibersite.
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Anne Black
7/20/2013 1:44:45 PM |
Sorry Johnny, I had nothing to do with those, but I am flattered! Those pictures come from the Smithsonian. |
Simon de Boer IMCA 9708
7/20/2013 5:47:57 AM |
nice Antarctic Iron ,I am curious if such corrosion and weathering caused removal of surface material and left resistant crystals ,why could the same not be the case with "Lovina" an "ataxite", in the salt water where it was recovered or has it been confirmed a meteorite now ? |
John Humphries
7/20/2013 12:40:14 AM |
Thanks Anne, That is an awesome looking meteorite. |
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