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We also occasionally get asked to sell items for people or if you would like something in particular, we can generally source it for you. All meteorites will come verified and labelled with a certificate of authenticity. Most are large sized display pieces, and the only ones offered off the main mass they came from. If you only want a small bit, let me know, and I can generally trim a bit off one of the unsold pieces for you. Funds from the sale of these pieces funds our research and our public meteorite display. We do accept pay pal. Please note to use the info@Xbathurstobservatory.com.au email address for meteorite enquiries. Be sure to remove the red X in the address for it to work. Or phone 02 6337 3988. (Overseas, replace the 02 with 61, but just note our time zone is about 17 hours ahead of U.S time.) A new batch of meteorites has arrived. Most of these new pieces will be officially classified. I have also reduced the prices on these and other meteorites as the U.S dollar has dropped! If you are a collector, I can also trade for pieces if you want to!(Australian residents can currently consider the U.S dollar and Aussie dollar to be the same) Version 3 Booklet of "How do I know its a Meteorite"For those wishing to start out collecting meteorites, I have written a small booklet called "How do I know its a meteorite?" and it will give you a good introduction into collecting. Now in its third printing, with more pictures and fully updated! NOW AVAILABLE Version 3 is now ready! Version 3 can be emailed to you if you like. Save on postage and print it out or leave it as a reference on your computer, or it can be sent on a CD or DVD to a postal address. Only $15 U.S emailed or $20 U.S if you want a CD or DVD. This booklet is aimed at those just starting out and gives a background and images as to what meteorites are, what types you might find or purchase, and the answers to the question most new collectors ask.. "How Do I know its a Meteorite?"
NEW Meteorites for Sale and Some Fossils Too!Below are some of the new meteorites that I have for sale. Most are being classified and will receive NWA numbers shortly. The classifications will be provisional and may change slightly once the analysis is completed. They are all from North West Africa. I also a batch of small meteorites for only a few dollars each. These will be unclassified, but great for those just wanting an example of a meteorite and don't care about the type it is and not wanting to pay huge amounts.
Meteorite H5, (item number H136), NWA 5190 Provisional Number
Likely a H or possible L chondrite, type 5, Shock 2, Weathering grade 2. The image on the left is the cut face showing some of the metal, while the image on the right show the rear side. This has some crust and plenty of metal. Weighs 136 grams, $105 U.S This will be the only piece of this meteorite to be sold. The observatory will hold the main mass, and this is the only other piece. It will be officially classified. Meteorites Brecciated L5-6 (item number BL 116), NWA 5188 Provisional Number.This is the last of this meteorite to be offered and was cut from the main mass. The meteorite is provisionally described as Brecciated Chondrite, L5-6, Shock 1, Weathering grade 2. It looks similar though not identical to NWA 869.
The above images show the cut face and reverse side of BL116 sample weighing 116 grams, $95 U.S. There is some weathered crust present.
Meteorites L4-5 (item numbers ULN45, ULN62, ULP57 and ULP91). NWA 5189, Provisional Number.A most unusual meteorite. It is either a H or likely a strange L 4-5, Shock 3, W4. It is presented either as a polished slice (or end) or rough sawn. The rough sawn faces shows the chondrules to their best, while the polished ones show the large amount of very fine metal present. Provisionally lodged as an L4-5.
The above image is a rough sawn slice id ULN45, weighing 45 grams. It shows the chondrules at their best. $40 U.S
The above is another rough sawn slice ULN62, weighing 62 grams. $55 U.S
The above image is a polished slice ULP57. It is 57grams and not only shows shock darkened chondrules, but also the fine metal. $57 U.S
The above image is ULP91. It is a polished end weighing 91 grams. again nice very fine metal and some shocked chondrules. $91 U.S
There are about 4 other smaller slices, both polished and un polished of this meteorite available, so if you done like any of the above UL's et me know.
Other Meteorites For SaleNWA 4681 a L5, S3 W4 in sizes from a few grams to 61 grams. (at about 45 cents U.S per gram) Below is an example of NWA 4681, a thick slice that weighs 61 grams and is the largest slice left. U.S $27 Most other pieces are smaller slices and fragments (about 5 left) less then 20 grams)
NWA 4682 an L5, S4 W3 nice shock darkened slice. ($0.57 U.S per gram). Below is the last slice of NWA 4682 weighing 105 grams, now only $60. .
NWA 4576 Mesosiderite, one small end available 13 grams. Very nice Mesosiderite. ($5.00 U.S per gram). The specimen is $65. THIS IS THE VERY LAST PIECE!
NWA 869 L4-6 brecciated chondrite. Once plentiful, but now hard to get. One of the best chondrites around. Crusted end piece weighing 93 grams. This one used to be part of the observatory's own collection. $105.
The pieces below are odds and ends of pieces I have cut. I have a few of them, and if there is a size or rough type you want, let me know and I'll look through the pile. Pieces from 1 gram up to a few hundred grams. They are all stony chondrite types. Prices range from 40 cents per gram to 60 cents per gram. (It depends on size and weathering grade.) They all have either a cut face or ground face to show off the interior!
Specimen ID J1 above. Chondrite weighing 14 grams. Shows some metal as well. $8 (Postage $2.50 extra)
Specimen ID J2 above. Chondrite weighing 4 grams. Shows some metal as well. $2.50 (Postage $2.50 extra)
Specimen ID J3 above. Nice Chondrite weighing 33 grams. Shows some chondrules and shock veins. $15 (Postage $2.50 extra)
Specimen ID J4 above. This is the other half of J3. This half wieghs 14 grams $6 (Postage $2.50 extra)
Specimen ID J5 above. Chondrite weighing 20 grams. Shows some metal on the cut face. $9 (Postage $2.50 extra)
Other Interesting Items for sale or Trade.TRILOBITES From Morocco.It may seem strange, that an observatory would have fossils for sale, but as we are self funded, this is one of the ways the observatory raises money to fund our research. Funds raised via the sale of these fossils helps fund our meteorite and meteor studies. Prices for fossils shown are in U.S dollars. We accept paypal or money orders. Postage is $10 for items up to 200grams $15 for those over 200grams. Please note to use the info@Xbathurstobservatory.com.au email address for fossil enquiries. Be sure to remove the red X in the address for it to work. Or phone 02 6337 3988. (Overseas, replace the 02 with 61)
Fossil TrilobitesPhacops Sp Trilobite Item Number SP64
Cute little trilobite showing nice detail. Weight 64 grams, Price $20
Phacops Sp Trilobite Item Number SP92
Nice trilobite showing high detail. However the rock had cracked whilst the trilobite was being prepared for display and the rock has been repaired. Weight 92 grams, Price $20
Diacalymene Sp Trilobite Item Number T181
Trilobite showing nice body detail but a bit lacking in head detail. However, it weighs 181 grams and is a nice large display piece. $20
Diacalymene Sp Trilobite Item Number T256
Very large Trilobite showing nice body detail but lacking in head detail. It weighs 256 grams and is also nice large display piece. $20
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