Galactic Stone Archive

Sanding and Polishing Meteorites by Hand

Sanding and Polishing Meteorites by Hand

Posted by MIkeG on Nov 22nd 2025

I have never owned a powered lapidary polisher. I have always done all of my sanding and polishing by hand. I used to find it relaxing and I actually enjoyed the work of it. As I get older and my hand … read more
Meteorite Market Report 2025

Meteorite Market Report 2025

Posted by MikeG on Aug 9th 2025

It’s been three years since I wrote the previous installment of my “Meteorite Market Analysis 2022” and I wanted to revisit some of my conclusions and see how well they have aged. In … read more
Ambassadors from Space

Ambassadors from Space

Posted by MikeG on Nov 21st 2022

Summary - this brief article explains what a meteorite is, where they come from, the major types of meteorites, and how to collect them.It was by chance that I acquired my first meteorite. It was arou … read more
Meteorite Glossary

Meteorite Glossary

Posted by MikeG on Nov 20th 2022

A Glossary of Meteorite-related Terms used on this Website :This glossary is for the most-commonly used terms in meteorite collecting, and is not intended to cover all words and scientific terms used … read more
About Type Collecting

About Type Collecting

Posted by MikeG on Nov 20th 2022

This article is directed at the silent newbie or befuddled beginner who is sorting through the confusing groups of meteorite types and trying to find their way around the world of space rocks.Many new … read more