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spiral · 9th August 2007, 05:34 PM

Sorry for my lack of clarity Jens, The lots auctioned in Europe came from Siberia.

I havent seen it on Indian weapons but have heard of it used in the Malayan archipeligo. But others here would know more about that, I am sure.

i think lots is found in the North sea when drilling for oil etc but it is badly damaged, & discoloured some is found through out northen & eastern europe, & Alsaka as well. Others places to I expect.

But the good stuff is Siberian. it weights 20% to 30% more on average than Elephant.

Spiral

9th August 2007, 05:34 PM	#52
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Sorry for my lack of clarity Jens, The lots auctioned in Europe came from Siberia. I havent seen it on Indian weapons but have heard of it used in the Malayan archipeligo. But others here would know more about that, I am sure. i think lots is found in the North sea when drilling for oil etc but it is badly damaged, & discoloured some is found through out northen & eastern europe, & Alsaka as well. Others places to I expect. But the good stuff is Siberian. it weights 20% to 30% more on average than Elephant. Spiral