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|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP 12 OCT 64 September 1964 | 2. LOCATION Europe  |
| --- | --- |
|  3. SOURCE Civilian | 10. CONCLUSION Materilas lab analysis indicates object is primarily quartz, and was not a meteorite.  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS One  |   |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION N/A | 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS Piece of materila assumed to be meteorite forwarded for analysis. Object acquired on 3 September 1964 ANALYSIS 12 OCT 64  |
|  6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION  |   |
|  7. COURSE N/A  |   |
|  8. PHOTOS ☐ Yes Physical ☑ No Specimen | See specimen 7-3745-451 (PORTION IN PHYSICAL SPECIMEN FILE) …

AEROHAUTICAL SYSTEMS DIVISION
AIR FORCE MATERIALS LABORATORY, RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO

MATERIALS PHYSICS DIV
AF MATERIALS
LABORATORY

EVALUATION REPORT
Analysis of Suspected Meteorite

REPORT NR: MAY 64-24
DATE: 12 October 1964
PROJECT NR: 68002
TYPE EVALUATION:
MANUFACTURER:
SPEC NR:
SUBMITTED BY: FTD
Sgt. Moody
ITEM SERIAL NR:

I. PURPOSE:
Analysis of suspected meteorite for identification.

II. FACTUAL DATA:
1. The sample was submitted for analysis and assigned Analytical Branch No. 4-1591.
2. The sample was chipped and pieces sent to X-ray d…

MAY 64-24
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|  Element | Estimated %  |
| --- | --- |
|  Si | 40  |
|  Mg | 2  |
|  Mn | 1  |
|  Al | 15  |
|  Fe | 6  |
|  Ni | < .01  |
|  Cu | < .01  |
|  Na | 0.2  |
|  Ti | 0.3  |
|  Cr | < .01  |
|  K | 7.  |
|  Ca | 10.  |

III. CONCLUSION:
The sample appears to be a form of inorganic silicate and therefore, not a form of meteorite.

IV. RECOMMENDATIONS:
None, data merely submitted.

PREPARED BY:
Paul M. Maslona, 2d Lt., USAF

PUBLICATION REVIEW
This report has been reviewed and is approved.

DOCTOR S. MORRISEY, Capt., USAF
Asst. Chief, Analytical Branch
Materials Physics Division
AF M…

SUBORDER (Ref ASDR 80-4)

|  1. TO (Supporting Element) | 2. DATE | 3. FOR SERVICE IN SUPPORT OF: | 4. FILE OR LEDGER NO.  |
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|  MAYA | 6 OCT 64 | SYSTEM NO. | INITIATING ELEMENT  |
|  5. DATE COMPLETION REQ. | 6. PRIORITY | PROJECT NO. | SUPPORTING ELEMENT  |
|  ASAP |  |  | 9-15-91  |
|  7. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF WORK REQUESTED | 8. PRECEDENCE RATING | TASK NO. | 68002 (FTD)  |
|  9. A/C TYPE, MODEL AND SERIAL NO. |  | PROGRAM STRUCTURE | OTHER  |
|   |  | TITLE |   |

10. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
EMISSION ON SUSPECTED
METEORITE

CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE ☐

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OFFICIAL FILE COPY

TDEW

Analysis of Suspected Meteorite
14 Oct 64

AFMDC (MDF)
Holloman AFB, New Mexico 88330

Attn: Lt Colonel Howard L Conkey

We have completed analysis on the suspected meteorite which you forwarded to us on 25 Sep 64. Analysis completed by the Air Force Materials Laboratory on 12 Oct 64 indicated that the object was not a meteorite. We are returning the object and enclosures to you as requested.

FOR THE COMMANDER

ERIC T de JONCKHEERN
Colonel, USAF
Deputy for Technology and Subsystems

3 Atchs
1. Ltr from to Dr Steinhoff, 5 Sep 64
2. Pkg containing particle
3. Analysis

HEADQUARTERS
AIR FORCE MISSILE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: MDF
25 Sep 64

SUBJECT: Meteorite Particle for Analysis

TO: FTD (TDEW)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433

1. Dr Ernst Steinhoff, AFMDC Chief Scientist, on a recent trip to Europe picked up a small bit of material allegedly part of a larger meteorite. The object plus a translated description are forwarded with this letter.

2. In the event the object is of interest to you, request you arrange for detailed analysis and provide my office (MDFC) with a final report. If you are not …

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TRANSLATION

Versheim, 5 Sep 64

Dear Dr. Steinhoff:

In reference to our telephone conversation of 3 September 1964, please find attached hereto the promised price of meteorite stone.

It has a degree of hardness of 6-8, contains quartz, and in a pulverized state can be utilized as a safety coating against X-rays and other radiation.

I am convinced that the examination of this specimen could lead to an interesting result, especially in view of the fact that the world's best research facilities are at your disposal.

Should you have an interest in other materials, I can also make these availa…