goldmanmike Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Just got done putting some windows in my maybe pile, from my last hunt. If I'm not sure it is a meteorite in the field, I put them in my back pocket, to window them later (learned that from Ruben). It payed off. Here is some pics 13.0 grams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basaltgooroo Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 That is a beautiful meteorite. [Erik] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Nice. Hey Mike what detector are you using and is it the same one as for nugget hunting? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaimi Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Nice one guy. Yep, if in doubt just hang onto them till later when you have a chance to sit down and relax and take a better look. Keep it up and hope to run into you one day out there. Aloha for now, Stan aka Kaimi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basaltgooroo Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 today my dad and i went hunting blow-outs and playa/dry lakes. we didn't find any meteorites but I found a key to someones motel room and a bunch of bullets in the blow-outs. all by eye. tomorrow might turn up something tho.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayray Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Mike, very nice indeed!!! Looks like Ruben's instruction has taught you well. I'll be up for some of that at the end of Summer. Ruben might have already said, but are most of the dry lake finds Chondrites, as opposed to irons, or is it really just a chance encounter for either??? Jason :;): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaimi Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Mike, very nice indeed!!! Looks like Ruben's instruction has taught you well. I'll be up for some of that at the end of Summer. Ruben might have already said, but are most of the dry lake finds Chondrites, as opposed to irons, or is it really just a chance encounter for either??? Jason :;): Am I reading it right? The end of summer? Man if you will be home by the end of summer it sounds like a welcome outing is called for. Let us know if it is true. Hope all is well and that you are indeed coming home soon. Aloha and God speed, Stan aka Kaimi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldmanmike Posted May 7, 2007 Author Share Posted May 7, 2007 Jason, I dont see why a iron cant be found on a dry lake bed. I think it is because they are more rare than a ordinary chondrite. Thats why you dont find them as much. Then again may be they cant last as long on a dry lake bed. Not to sure. Brad, I have been finding the meteorites on the dry lake beds by eye alone. When I go to franconia I use my minelab 3000, works great. So far all the meteorites I have found on dry lake beds will not set my detector off. I dont even bring my detector to hunt dry lake beds, just my magnet cane. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Brad, I have been finding the meteorites on the dry lake beds by eye alone. When I go to franconia I use my minelab 3000, works great. So far all the meteorites I have found on dry lake beds will not set my detector off. I dont even bring my detector to hunt dry lake beds, just my magnet cane. Mike Interesting! I've seen so many rocks on dry lake beds on my exploration travels. I wonder how many meteorites I've rode right past. Some time I'd like to make it out to Franconia. Never been. Mike, looks like I'm just down the hill from you. I'm in 29 P, Cal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basaltgooroo Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 i wonder how many meteorites get pushed into the ground by weekend warriors quading around dry lakes. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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