Date: 22-Apr-93 16:24
From: Vince Johnson
To:   All
Subj: Specimen Analysis

The following file is courtesy of HUFON REPORT, the newsletter of the
Houston UFO Network. For more information, contact Ron Joseph at
HUFON's BBS, UFOnline -  (713) 558-5342.
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Technical Analysis Report prepared by Dr. Rod Lewis

Date: April 20, 1993

Investigators:

Dr. Rod Lewis
Acting Technical Analyst, Houston UFO Network

Derrel Sims, C.H.T.
Chief Abductions Investigator, Houston UFO Network

HISTORY: This specimen was obtained from a female subject on December
11, 1992. The subject will herein be referred to as DS92009LT. The
subject reported recovering the object from her eye on the morning of
December 11, 1992. She stated that she awakened with an irritation and
while rubbing her eye, a small particle, about the size of a mustard
seed, was recovered. The specimen was turned over to Derrel Sims,
Chief Abductions Investigator, Houston UFO Network. The specimen was
photographed and stored in a plastic case.

Subject DS92009LT reported to have been part of a mass abduction in
Houston, Texas on the night of December 8, 1992. The subject reports
that an implant was placed behind one of her eyes during the
abduction. The complete report on the mass abduction of December 8,
1992 can be obtained under separate cover.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: The specimen has been viewed under a standard
light and stereoscopic microscopes. It appears flesh toned with an
"egg" shape, approximately 1 - 1.5mm in length, and has a hollow
interior. The apex has been truncated and lateral splitting from the
apical area distally is noted.

The exterior of the specimen appears different from the interior.  The
exterior is smooth and non-porous with a mottled appearance. The
interior has a spongy "honey-combed" appearance, and is lighter in
contrast to the exterior. The specimen is resilient and does not
permanently deform with pressure or manipulation.

PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 1-1.5mm
Height: .25-.5mm (at highest point)
Width: .25-.5mm (at widest point)
Weight: N/A
Specific Gravity: N/A
Tensile Strength: N/A*
Melting Point: N/A*
Solubility: N/A*

N/A* = potentially destructive measurements

TAXONOMY: The specimen was taken to the Department of Biology at the
University of Houston. It was examined by several doctoral and post-
doctoral students. The specimen did not fit any known taxonomic
classification. It was determined that the specimen was not
biological.

QUALITATIVE ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS: Qualitative elemental analysis was
performed on April 14, 1992 at the Superconductivity Laboratory,
University of Houston, using an electron microprobe. A small sample
was taken from the specimen for analysis. Microprobes were taken from
various locations on the sample, and are considered to be
representative of the specimen.

The following elements were found throughout the probe. This list does
not reflect any particular order or percentages.

1) Carbon*
2) Oxygen*
3) Silicon**
4) Titanium**
5) Barium**
6) Beryllium***
7) Sulphur***
8) Aluminum***

*   Primary constituents
**  Secondary constituents
*** Tertiary constituents

Although absolute percentages of elements cannot be determined with
this method, the specimen appeared to be carbon rich, suggesting that
it is organic. The other earth elements are suspected to be present in
trace quantities only, but have been determined to be part of the
specimen and not contaminants.  However, this hypothesis cannot be
substantiated without quantitative analysis.

The probe also determined that the material was electrically non-
conductive.

ANOMALIES: There are a few notable anomalies in the specimen. It is
unusual for titanium and silicon to be present in a compound which is
carbon rich and containing oxygen. It is also not consistent with the
textural features of the specimen. Compounds containing titanium and
silicon tend to be much more rigid and brittle. Also, the presence of
beryllium is unusual in that it is normally found only in compounds
which are electrically conductive.

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS: The specimen obtained from subject DS92009LT
is an ovoid, flesh-toned object approximately 1-1.5 mm in length with
a hollow core. Based on taxonomic examination it is non-biological.
Qualitative analysis suggests a carbon rich non-conductive material
with some unusual combinations of trace elements. The substance is
most likely a high molecular weight organic compound. Polymers
(plastics) are the most likely compounds to fit the elemental profile.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Determine if the specimen is a polymer. This may be accomplished
   through HPLC (high pressure liquid chromatography) if a sample of
   the specimen is soluble in an organic solvent.

2. Consultation with a polymer chemist for additional tests which may
   be available.

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