frank c 969 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Things are a bit slow this time of year so I thought I'd post this today.Detecting some gold has been rather tough to come by but this turned up on one of my recent hunts.I was wondering about this one that I bit in half the other day. Its kinda like the "Ol Timers" checkin fer gold way back then. They'd try to dent a piece by biting it. I just couldn't control myself and bit right thru it.Came out with a pretty smooth break if I say so myself :baaasmiley: I have to admit I used a new blade on it.This may turn out to be a "cold find" or it may become paired with another fall somewhere I don't know. But I posted to show an example of chondrite for newcommers to examine and reference.I did the best I could with my ol Sanyo camera it was on its last legs recently and finally took a dump this week. Time for a new one.These type stones are the most commonly found types of meteorite.I sent part of this in to be analyzed and classified recently and probably won't find out till the fall sometime what I've got.It was found in an area where there are no recorded finds and quite some distance from any other finds I am aware of.But I have to admit it sure was fun detecting that day and comming up with this baby. It has some beautiful details like the radiant flow lines and a rollover lip on the exterior.I did not use any acid to clean the exterior. But I may in the future to get a good look at it.After I sliced it you can make out the burnt fusion crust line completely around the perimeter at least thats what I believe I'm seeing and cleaning it more may bring it out to view.The interior doesn't show many chondruls I have circled one in one of the photos.But it sure has plenty of reflective nickel in it.Well wish me luck I hope it turns out to be a new find.ENJOY and Hapy Huntn Frank C. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MobileHolmes 12 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Hi FrankDoes not get any better than that. Looks like it may have flow lines. Orientated possibly. Hope you cut it with that in mind. Congrats its a dandyWayne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frank c 969 Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Hi FrankDoes not get any better than that. Looks like it may have flow lines. Orientated possibly. Hope you cut it with that in mind. Congrats its a dandyWayneThanks Wayne , yeah its a dandy of a meteorite, I just wish I could find its mother or father but I'd settle for even some sisters or brothers or cousins, just havent located anymore of them yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jayray 158 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Frank, looks good to me. Sure pretty with those flow lines and such. If you need help searching the area, let me know and I'll help you out.... :yuk-yuk: :ph34r2: Congrats on the 'new' find. Jason ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick in Havasu 394 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 It's too bad you guys didn't see it in person like I did. I don't have the knowledge or experience to appreciate it like others would.But I do know, Frank is really excited about it. I'm sure hoping it turns out to be something spectacular. He deserves it.Patrick..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Desertsunburn 44 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 [Well wish me luck I hope it turns out to be a new find.ENJOY and Hapy Huntn Frank C.Hey Frank...you got a winner there! Where did you send it off to and did they ask for a think slice?Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eaglerest 0 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Looks like a new find to me.Way to go.I'll help you find more :ph34r2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frank c 969 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 Hey Frank...you got a winner there! Where did you send it off to and did they ask for a think slice?JimJim I'm sending it in to a couple places just to see if these guys are like our doctors we go to, ya know like one dr. tells ya one thing and if ya go to another dr. he tells ya another, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moondog 0 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Shazam Frank!!! :whoope: Great coldie you have there! The flow lines are wonderful. You can't ask for better. Great Job finding it!!! Good luck finding more!! Maybe you're on the edge of a big field. Lets hope. Congratulations!!! Clifton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikestang 933 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Good luck, that's a great little find. I love flow lines on chondrites! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bedrock Bob 4,225 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 What a great looking meteorite! Let's face it, a lot of meteorites have a face only a hunter could love, but that one has cutes! Congratulations! There is no doubt about that one at all is there? The shape and those flow line say it all! You can just see it screaming in for a landing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kgmrg 12 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 FrankWOW! Congrats on a find of a life time.Richard aka kgmrg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Regmaglitch 103 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Hi Frank, Kudos on the discovery of your new meteorite. I really love those flow lines. Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Ron 1,492 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Yo Frank, you've got an awesome space rock there...Who did you send it to for testing? ... Looks like you may have a one of a kind ... Good job and congrats ... Cheers, Unc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DolanDave 706 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Cool find Frank.... I think the martian found a new toy.... Congrats..Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fredmason 1,135 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Frank; take a look at my newest post...fred Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paleomanjim 5 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Wow, beautiful! way to go Frank....jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rockhunter1620 62 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Things are a bit slow this time of year so I thought I'd post this today.Detecting some gold has been rather tough to come by but this turned up on one of my recent hunts.I was wondering about this one that I bit in half the other day. Its kinda like the "Ol Timers" checkin fer gold way back then. They'd try to dent a piece by biting it. I just couldn't control myself and bit right thru it.Came out with a pretty smooth break if I say so myself :baaasmiley: I have to admit I used a new blade on it.This may turn out to be a "cold find" or it may become paired with another fall somewhere I don't know. But I posted to show an example of chondrite for newcommers to examine and reference.I did the best I could with my ol Sanyo camera it was on its last legs recently and finally took a dump this week. Time for a new one.These type stones are the most commonly found types of meteorite.I sent part of this in to be analyzed and classified recently and probably won't find out till the fall sometime what I've got.It was found in an area where there are no recorded finds and quite some distance from any other finds I am aware of.But I have to admit it sure was fun detecting that day and comming up with this baby. It has some beautiful details like the radiant flow lines and a rollover lip on the exterior.I did not use any acid to clean the exterior. But I may in the future to get a good look at it.After I sliced it you can make out the burnt fusion crust line completely around the perimeter at least thats what I believe I'm seeing and cleaning it more may bring it out to view.The interior doesn't show many chondruls I have circled one in one of the photos.But it sure has plenty of reflective nickel in it.Well wish me luck I hope it turns out to be a new find.ENJOY and Hapy Huntn Frank C.That is sweet ass, absolutley awsome, ain't so cool when you go huntin, and find something soooo UNexpected? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Scott 25 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Frank, Thats an amazing find, you definitely have the sixth sense to zero in on those nice stony's Terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frank c 969 Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 Terry its because of Uncle Marvin, I always have him close by :yuk-yuk: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
edheinrich 5 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Frank, Congrats, that is a beauty. My wife happened to see it and really liked it also. You and Fred are my heroes. Posts like your's and Fred's keep me looking.Thank you, Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DigitalJedi 7 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Hey frank! That thing is beautiful. I've never seen one that light in color before. Congrats! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eaglerest 0 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Great find (hope its cold).Where did you send it to? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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