Meteorite Times Magazine - September 2016 Issue

An Interplanetary Ambassador: The Gibeon Meteorite

Sometime late last century I purchased a chunk of Gibeon iron from Blaine Reed. It was a very well formed complete individual that contained many

Martin Horejsi September 1, 2016

NWA 10731 a Fascinating Stone

It is always exciting for me when I get the word back that a meteorite has finished being classified and is off to be approved.

James Tobin September 1, 2016

Part 2 – Tektite or Impactite or Obsidian Pseudo-tektite?

Preliminary results from quick tests with a handheld XRF show that you can tell the difference. Recently I was able to get access to

Robert Verish September 1, 2016

Tieschitz H/L3.6

Tieschitz is interesting in thin section. In our sample, large and small chondrules are set apart by opaque matrix. Radial pyroxene and cryptocrystalline chondrules display

John Kashuba September 1, 2016

Splatform Tektite Basal surface textures

Splashform tektites largely assumed their geometric form during aerodynamic flight, giving rise to a wide variety of dumbbells, teardrops, patties, spheroids, and similar forms. Amongst

Norm Lehrman September 1, 2016

Imilac Pallasite

Our Meteorite of the Month is kindly provided by Tucson Meteorites who hosts The Meteorite Picture of the Day. jnmczurich writes: This end section is

Paul Harris September 1, 2016

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September 2016 Issue

An Interplanetary Ambassador: The Gibeon Meteorite

NWA 10731 a Fascinating Stone

Part 2 – Tektite or Impactite or Obsidian Pseudo-tektite?

Tieschitz H/L3.6

Splatform Tektite Basal surface textures

Imilac Pallasite

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