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Old 21st May 2015, 05:41 PM   #7
David
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Originally Posted by Seerp Visser
Dr. Groneman states that for an average keris 220 grams of meteorite was used. That seems unrealistic to me.
Yeah, that seems unrealistic to me as well. That is nearly 1/2 pound of meteorite. You do realize, of course, that the entire blade is not made of pure meteoric ore when meteorite was used on these special keris. It is part of the pamor material only. I suppose that the pamor could be made up of all meteorite or in part, so i'm not sure the amount need be so specific. But i don't think a half pound would be necessary.

Last edited by David; 21st May 2015 at 06:57 PM. Reason: Error in weight conversation...oops!
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