12-02-2017, 02:39 PM
(11-30-2017, 04:56 AM)Raven Wrote: I collect Meteorites and I have some very unique specimens in my collection. I have filled two wall cases with my collection so far. I have focused on more recent falls 2000 - Present since there were some very, very beautiful, un-weathered stones available from these more recent falls. I have, of course, been focused on the collecting everything I can afford from the Russian Chelyabinsk (witnessed and documented fall) for the last couple years.
This is not an inexpensive hobby, but I much prefer collecting space rocks which have roamed the solar system for billions of years vs. terrestrial gems and minerals. Both possess a special beauty, but meteorites tell of the creation of the universe and I think of that every time I hold one in my hand.
Wow! That's a really interesting hobby. Are they difficult to obtain (I mean authentic ones)? Can you get large pieces of meteorites, or do they break them down into much smaller specimens? To fill a couple of wall cases you must have quite a serious collection!
I can see why you are so interested by things that have roamed around in space. I've always been attracted to stuff that has been into space. So was lucky enough to visit a museum with some of the early space capsules sent into orbit by Russia. Knowing that this thing was actually in space and then had a fiery entry into our atmosphere was amazing. Sadly I couldn't touch any of the artefacts, unlike your meteorites which you can hold.