Meteorite Cutting Live, Meteorite Thin Section Photography, Ultraviolet Minerals, Video Science Chat

Some great examples of meteorwrongs are displayed and there is even a side-by-side test to see if you can ID them as a meteorite or meteorwrong. Did you know that some minerals in meteorites fluoresce under UV light? We look at an amazing example of Norton County (an Aubrite from Kansas) courtesy of Cameron Smith and Pat Brown. Does this Lunar meteorite have fusion crust?

We travel deep into the (new) garage of Topherspin Meteorites to cut a meteorite live! I cut the50 gram section off for classification purposes at Florida State University. Martin Lollar and I are sharing the classification on this two-piece puzzle that has been nicknamed “The Beast”. It only seems fitting that two people be named as mass holders on a two-piece puzzle meteorite.

I also make an announcement of a special event with a super special guest for next week’s hangout on 8-19-2020. You will definitely want to tune in next week for sure!! Remember, anyone can join us live. Here are some of the links from the live chat:

I am Topher Spinnato, owner of Topherspin Meteorites LLC. I am an internationally trusted meteorite importer, dealer, and curator. I am a proud member of the International Meteorite Collector's Association (IMCA #6236) and currently sit on the Board of Directors of the Meteorite Club.

47:49 Cutting "The Beast"
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[brianpcarr]

Thanks again! It’s amazing what one can learn from a meteor wrong, everyone should study and compare them, and when hiking the chances of finding a meteorite are so slim, however in my life in photography, rocks, Met, . and collecting in general I search for one thing and find something else. The texture of a meteorite in person can teach so much! Your outreach is amazing🙂🙂🙃👍🏻☄️☄️☄️

[gjames]

Just amazing! Join, click, and smash! ;-)

[KevinAbbott-wtyr]

I'm going to do that for you Topher . I love you guys, and I am a huge fan of you guys. I can't wait to show off all my stuff with you sometime in the near future. Keep up the amazing work 💪💯

[KevinAbbott-wtyr]

I believe that I have found a large impact area on my father's property and I have had a hard time finding anyone to give me a little bit of help with looking at them. I'm going to join the group soon.