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Seymchan Pallasite is courtesy of the G. Gibbs Private Collection of Meteorites, Dark Desert Glass is from my personal collection.
LATEST PRICE LIST - MAY 01, 2008
Large UNWA Stony Meteorites :
I purchased these meteorites as part of a large bulk shipment. These come from Morocco and represent several years of finds starting in the late 1990's up until pretty recently in 2005 or so. These meteorites are unclassified and most of them are probably H-type chondrites. Some are partially weathered and most have remnant fusion crust and a nice wind-polished glossy look. These all exhibit moderate to strong attraction to a magnet. I am offering these at fair prices and they are great for display or for slicing and polishing.
I have divided these into 3 groups. Refer to the photos. The specimens are labeled with a small paper tag indicating the weight in grams. Each specimen also has a red letter next to it - please refer to this red letter when ordering or reserving a specimen.
Click on the links below to see photos of the specimens for sale.
Click here to see GROUP/PHOTO "A" : (medium and large specimens)
#1 - 103.7 gram large fragment with regmaglypts, looks like a "tortoise shell" - SOLD
#2 - 87.5 gram large individual - $40
#3 - 65.4 gram large fragment - $35
#4 - 64.1 gram large individual - $35
#5 - 60.3 gram large fragment - $30
#6 - 51 gram lot of 4 medium individuals - $25
#7 - 30.2 gram fragment - $20
#8 - 28.1 gram fragment - $15
#9 - 25.8 gram fragment - $15
#10 - 24.1 gram fragment - $12
#11 - 23.3 gram fragment - $11
#12 - 21.6 gram individual - $10
#13 - 21.1 gram individual - SOLD
#14 - 18.6 gram individual - $10
Click here to see GROUP/PHOTO "B" : (large and very-large specimens)
#15 - 187.9 gram specimen - SOLD
#16 - 176 gram specimen - SOLD
#17 - 168.6 gram specimen - $50
#18 - 158 gram specimen - SOLD
#19 - 149.7 gram fragment - SOLD
#20 - 108.6 gram specimen - SOLD
#21 - 93.4 gram fragment - SOLD
#22 - 58.4 gram fragment - SOLD
#23 - 56.7 gram fragment - $15
Click here to see GROUP/PHOTO "C" : (large and very-large specimens)
#24 - 154.3 gram fragment with regmaglypts - SOLD
#25 - 119.4 gram individual - $30
#26 - 79.2 gram specimen - $20
#27 - 57.6 gram individual - $15
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This is a relatively new find from Tagounite Morocco in 2006. It has a classic meteorite appearance with a nice windblown desert polish on the crust. NWA 4528 exploded and rained down as a hail of small fragments. Large pieces of this meteorite are quite rare. I have a full range of sizes from small 1-gram pieces to a large 37.1 gram individual. These have a strong attraction to a magnet and make great gifts, crafts, and outreach props. There is 240kg of this meteorite in existence and the supply won't last forever.
10 gram lots sold by weight (2 or more pieces) - SOLD (lots "A" through "P")
#33 - 37.1 gram specimen - SOLD
#34 - 22.7 gram specimen - $20
#35 - 22.2 gram specimen - $20
#36 - 21.3 gram specimen - SOLD
#37 - 19.3 gram specimen - $16
#38 - 18.9 gram specimen - $15
#39 - 15.6 gram specimen - SOLD
#40 - 13.7 gram specimen - $10
#41 - 12.4 gram specimen - SOLD
#42 - 12.3 gram specimen - $9
#43 - 12.1 gram specimen - $9
#44 - 12.0 gram specimen - $9
#45 - 11.8 gram specimen - SOLD
#46 - 11 gram specimen - SOLD
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Classified Micromounts :
Carancas (H-type chondrite, witnessed fall, hammer/impactor) - In September of 2007, a large meteorite slammed into the countryside of rural Peru. It blasted out a 15m-diameter (50 feet) crater. The shockwave damaged homes, knocked farmers off their feet, and killed livestock. Noxious fumes were emitted from the impact crater, which is the first sizeable meteorite crater to be formed in recenty history. The impact was so devastating that the meteorite was disintegrated into tiny particles - no large pieces were ever found. Carancas and it's impact is anomalous in several respects - science is still studying this one. ---> $5 each.
Canyon Diablo Iron (iron octahedrite) - Everyone has seen photos of the famous mile-wide crater in the Arizona Desert. The so-called "Meteor Crater" is near Canyon Diablo Arizona and it marks the spot where a giant iron asteroid slammed into the Earth thousands of years ago. The impact was so violent and catastrophic that the entire asteroid was vaporized, leaving behind relatively-tiny fragments only. The crater was first recognized as a land feature in the early 1800's, and was known to native Americans for much longer. At first, scientists thought the crater was an ancient extinct volcano and that the fragments of nickel-iron found around the area were products of volcanism. Now it's true nature is known and a similar impact in a modern populated area would completely destroy a large city. These micromounts are generous sized individuals and are not shrapnel or spheroids. They have been cleaned of any oxidation and have a nice patina. They weigh approx. 1-2 grams each. ---> $5 each.
Mars Rock - (Martian Origin Meteorite) - this tiny meteorite sample is a genuine piece of the planet Mars - blasted away from the Martian surface billions of years ago in a cataclysmic asteroid-type collision. The piece of Martian rock achieved escape velocity and traveled out into space where it was eventually pulled in by Earth's gravity, where it fell and was discovered and analyzed. These specimens are real pieces of the planet Mars! Each comes in it's own padded display case (similar to the Moon Rocks) with a color photo of the Martian landscape. The meteorite can be removed and handled carefully. Own a piece of the Red Planet!---> $50 each
Moon Rock (Lunar-origin Meteorite) -this tiny meteorite sample is a genuine piece of the Moon! It's a lunar meteorite that comes in it's own padded display case with a photo of the lunar landscape. The reverse side of the case has the specimen data and authenticity information on it. The display case can be opened and the tiny meteorite can be removed and handled carefully. It's fascinating to look at under the loupe or microscope. These make great outreach and teaching props. Own your own piece of the Moon. (Note, background photo may vary.) ---> $50 each
Campo "Stardust" (iron octahedrite) - this is a sample of dust and cutting fragments from the process of making Campo meteorite slices. This is genuine meteoritic nickel-iron. It can be melted down to form objects made of meteoritic metal or it can be studied under the microscope or loupe. It is also good for crafts. Campo del Cielo iron meteorites come from an area of Argentina and were discovered in the 1500's. Each gem-jar comes with a generous scoop of this star-dust. ---> $5 each.
Holbrook (L-type chondrite, witnessed fall) - Just after dinnertime in July of 1912, a spectacular fireball exploded over Holbrook Arizona, raining thousands of small fragments down on rooftops, streets, and passerby. Holbrook is a classic American witnessed fall from a time when meteorites were scarcely understood. ---> $5 each.
NWA 4934 (howardite, exotic) - This howardite has a low total known weight (TKW) of only 307 grams. There is just not much of this rare meteorite type to go around, so quantities are will be limited in the future. Howardite is the "topsoil" of larger asteroids and it is a hetergenous mixture of chondritic material, achondritic material, solar grains, and cosmic flotsam that found it's way onto the asteroid over the aeons of exposure in the space. Howardite is a fragile material and very little of it will survive the violent passage through Earth's atmosphere. ---> $7 each.
Norton County (aubrite, witnessed fall, historic) - On Feb, 18th, 1948, at about 4:00pm, a brilliant daylight fireball that left smoke train across nearly 3 states terminated in a deafening explosion. The meteorite was the now-famous Norton County aubrite - a rare meteorite type that has a distinctive white matrix and a friable nature. At the time, it was the largest witnessed fall of any aubrite and it remains of great interest to collectors because the bulk of the meteorite resides in museums and institutional collections. Only small pieces are occasionally seen on the private market and large pieces are very rare.---> $5 each.
Gibeon (iron octahedrite) - this classic iron meteorite was discovered near a Namibian (Africa) farm in 1965, although it was probably known to local aborigines for much longer. Gibeon exhibits a beautiful widmanstatten pattern when etched, and each of these small mini slices of Gibeon are etched on at least two sides. Most show some fusion crust on the edges. Each of these mini-slices weighs at least 1+ gram. Namibia has now forbidden further removal of Gibeon iron, so the supply is drying up and prices are going on up on this classic iron that is known for it's resistance to rust. ---> $10.00 each.
NWA 1877(olivine diogenite, exotic) - this super-rare diogenite type hails from the Asteroid Belt and is available in very limited quantities. This meteorite is believed to be the deepest sample yet from Asteroid Vesta. NWA 1877 is believed to be deep mantle rock from this famous asteroid. There are only 5 olivine diogenites on Earth, and 3 of them are in Antarctic collections and not available to private collectors. This meteorite type is one of the rarest on the collector's market - less than 300 grams of this material exists on Earth. ---> $7.00 each.
Moss (carbonaceous chondrite C03.6, witnessed fall, hammer, exotic) - This meteorite is the "trifecta" of rarities : it is a witnessed fall, a hammer/impactor, and a carbonaceous chondrite CO3.6. Any one of those attributes would make it collectible, but it's circumstances make it even more desirable. On July 14th, 2006, a bright daytime fireball was seen at approx 10:00am local time in Ostfold Norway. Many people saw the dazzling fireball, which then unleashed a deafening explosion. Several small and large fragments struck trees, buildings, fences, and penetrated a roof. Upon recovery and analysis, this meteorite was shown to be a rare subtype of carbonaceous chondrite. There is precious little of this rarity to go around and this is the only batch I will ever get. There is no more where this came from, so reserve your's now. ---> $7.00 each.
(the following do not have photos yet - the photos will be added very soon)
NWA 4293 (H6 chondrite)- this is classic high-iron chondrite that comes from the Sahara Desert of Northwestern Africa. It has a nice wind-polished, glossy fusion crust (also called "desert varnish") and it has strong attraction to a magnet - making it great for crafts, outreach props, giveways, etc. When sliced open, it shows a brown matrix with subtle chondrules and profuse nickel-iron flecks. Each micro of NWA 4293 weighs at least one gram and is a substantial individual. ---> $5 each
Tatahouine (diogenite, witnessed fall, exotic) - This unusual green meteorite rained to Earth as thousands of small fragments over the parched landscape of Tunisia Africa in 1931. It is very different from most meteorites - it has a distinctive emerald/jade green matrix with fractures and clasts. Scientists have now determined that diogenite comes from the asteroid Vesta and it has always been a treasured find for collectors because it's both a witnessed fall and an exotic type from a familiar asteroid. Tatahouine found only in tiny pieces and larger pieces are extremely rare. ---> COMING SOON.
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If I don't have it, I can get it. Inquire via email - I will find and broker meteorite deals.
SALES, PAYMENT, & SHIPPING INFORMATION : SALES/CONTACT : Michael Gilmer at michael_w_gilmer@yahoo.com
Please email to inquire about availability of specimens. This page is updated frequently.
SHIPPING is only $1 (one dollar) to anywhere in the CONUS, no matter how many you buy!
Canadian and overseas buyers pay actual shipping.
PAYPAL is the preferred method of payment.
PAYPAL is the ONLY method of payment I will accept for Canadian or Overseas sales.
I will accept a USPS Postal Money Order from CONUS buyers.
Interesting trades will be considered.
ABOUT ME :
My name is Michael Gilmer, 38 years old, and I am married to my wife Tina. We live in southern Louisiana. Meteorites are my passion. I live, breath and eat meteorites. I am selling meteorites to offset the cost of building my own large personal collection. Making a profit is not my top-priority and if I was trying to make a living doing this, I would have starved to death by now. Instead, I sell these offerings to pay for my personal purchases and to keep my wife from killing me. My main interest besides collecting and dealing is the science of meteoritics. I am fascinated by all aspects of the science behind meteorites - their parent bodies, their composition, their falls, their impacts, and the many theories surrounding them. I also enjoy collecting tektites and impactites. I specialize in UNWA stony meteorites which I like for their aesthetics - some of them can be quite beautiful. I also specialize in micromounts of rare types, witnessed falls, historic falls, and hammer/impactors - since I cannot afford to buy the huge chunks of these expensive rarities, I purchase what I can in the form of micromounts so I can have them represented in my collection until it comes time to upgrade to a bigger specimen. I am a member of the Meteoritical Society and I study the meteorites I collect, using a microscope, loupe, and other means. My wife and I have plans in the future to travel around the country in our RV, chasing bolides, combing strewnfields, and stargazing from remote dark sites. I am also learning the art/science of preserving meteorites for long term storage and display. I will be happy to answer any questions or field comments relating to meteorites, this page, or possible trades - just contact me via email!
I personally guarantee that every meteorite I offer is genuine and is as described. I respect the scientific value of meteorites and I try to maintain the provenance of my specimens by keeping detailed records of my inventory and it's sources. I have a combined 650+ feedbacks on eBay, AstroMart, and Cloudy Nights that are all positive with zero negatives.
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I am a member of The Meteoritical Society.
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SOME FACTS ABOUT METEORITES :
~85% of meteorites are chondrite types, while less than 15% are a mix of various scarce varieties including aubrites and irons.
Chondrites contain mostly silicate type minerals and can have various metal inclusions.
Chondrites may also contain trace amounts of amino acids, organic matter and "pre-solar" particles.
Chondrites are typically over 4 BILLION years old.
H-type chondrites are high in free Iron and will contain nickel-iron fleck inclusions and chondrules (mineral inclusions).
L-type chondrites are lower in free Iron that H-types and will contain less metal inclusions and more minerals.
Aubrites are primarily composed of large white crystals of the Fe-poor, Mg-rich orthopyroxene enstatite.
Aubrites may have inclusions of olivine, and troilite, but are metal-poor compared to most other meteorites.
Aubrites are also very rare, only 54 Aubrites have been officially classified.
It is thought that Near Earth Asteroid "3103 Eger" is the parent body of most Aubrites.
Pallasites are very rare and only 61 have been found to date.
Pallasite is a stony-iron meteorite heavy in Olivine crystal inclusions.
Gem-quality Olivine crystals in Pallasite are also known as Peridot.
Martian & Lunar origin meteorites result from cataclysmic impacts on their parent bodies that ejected material into space.
Martian & Lunar specimens (also called Mars Rocks & Moon Rocks) are extremely rare and highly desired by collectors.
Iron meteorites are composed primarily of kamacite and taenite - nickel iron alloys that are very rare on Earth.
Some Iron specimens can be sliced and etched to reveal eye-catching patterns hidden in the crystalline matrix.
Other very rare meteorite types include : Howardite, Eucrite, Mesosiderite, & Carbonaceous Chondrites.
Achondrites are stony meteorites which include : Aubrites, Diogenites, Howardites and Eucrites - these tend to lack chondrules.
Most achondrites are volcanic in origin and formed in magma chambers in their parent podies.
Howardites are the "top soil" of large asteroids - a mixture of achondrite materials, "space dust", and other aggregate material.
Eucrites are basaltic lavas which have large amounts of plagioclase feldspar crystals.
Martian Shergottite is a sub-type of Eucrite and was presumably formed under lava-type conditions on Mars.
Carbonaceous Chondrites are primitive chondrites with high carbon content - they are more rare and fragile than common chondrites.
Carbonaceous Chondrites have little free metal and contain an array of minerals which may include tiny diamonds.
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Last Update : 05 / 06 / 2008
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