Samples by Date (1618)

These are all my samples listed in order of acquisition, newest first. Check back to see new samples as they are added.

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Osmiridium (aka Iridosmine).
Source: eBay seller entropydave
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 15 February, 2006
Price: $85
Size: 0.02"
Composition: Ir Os

Tetradrachm.
Source: Specialty Stamp & Coin
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 13 February, 2006
Price: $300
Size: 1"
Purity: >90%
Sample Group: Coins

Coin from 98-99BC.
Source: Specialty Stamp & Coin
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 13 February, 2006
Price: $100
Size: 0.5"
Purity: >90%
Sample Group: Coins

Test pull.
Source: SoCal (Nevada), Inc
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 5 February, 2006
Price: $50
Size: 6"
Purity: 99.9999%

Lighter.
Source: Casey's Gas Station
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 1 February, 2006
Price: $7
Size: 2.5"
Purity: 0%

Tin soldier on horseback.
Source: eBay seller hallmarkmetals
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 30 January, 2006
Price: $4.60/pound
Size: 2.5"
Purity: 99.95%

6-way pipe union.
Source: eBay seller timna91
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 25 January, 2006
Price: $30
Size: 8"
Purity: >80%

Ring.
Source: QVC
Contributor: QVC
Acquired: 15 January, 2006
Price: $140
Size: 1"
Purity: >95%

Lead type.
Source: David Eisenman
Contributor: David Eisenman
Acquired: 15 January, 2006
Price: Donated
Size: 1"
Purity: >80%

Stein.
Source: eBay seller doodad60
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 15 January, 2006
Price: $20
Size: 5"
Purity: <5%

Lump. (External Sample)
Location: Anonymous
Photographed: 15 January, 2006
Size: 0.2"
Purity: >90%

Trinitite.
Source: Ian Brown
Contributor: Ian Brown
Acquired: 13 January, 2006
Price: Donated
Size: 1"
Composition: Si O₂

Real diamond. (External Sample)
Location: Christopher's Fine Jewelry
Photographed: 12 January, 2006
Size: 0.25"
Purity: >99.9%

Sphere.
Source: eBay seller ohioidustrialsurplus
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 10 January, 2006
Price: $66
Size: 1.25"
Purity: 99%

Aerogel.
Source: eBay seller oboyoberta
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 5 January, 2006
Price: $37.50
Size: 1"
Composition: Si O₂

St. Louis Arch tram cable.
Source: St. Louis Arch Gift Shop
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 5 January, 2006
Price: $50
Size: 9"
Purity: >90%

Random native copper.
Source: Unknown
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 1 January, 2006
Price: $2.50
Size: 1"
Composition: Cu

Lump.
Source: Ethan Currens
Contributor: Ethan Currens
Acquired: 23 December, 2005
Price: Donated
Size: 1"
Purity: 99.9%

Bumper plating T-nut.
Source: Anonymous
Contributor: Anonymous
Acquired: 20 December, 2005
Price: Donated
Size: 4"
Purity: 99.9%

Penny skeleton.
Source: Niels Carlson
Contributor: Niels Carlson
Acquired: 20 December, 2005
Price: Donated
Size: 0.5"
Purity: >98%
Sample Group: Coins