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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.
Raven
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.
Raven