Allen in MT Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Some time back I was detecting the lake bed after the water went down and got a real positive response and dug up a baseball size rock. Thinking it was another hot rock I pitched it. Then a few years later I got into hunting meteorites and got to thinking about the rock I dug in the lake. The reason I remember this is because it was totally out of charactor for the area and a brown color and heavier than most. I know the general area I was in but would have to wait till spring when the water is low to look for it again. but what I want to know is do meteorites last when under water. enjoy and HAGD Allen in MT ps Here's a GB that takes 3 fingers and a thumb to hold all 5 pieces together. woops I see the upload doesn't work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROGERD Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Hi Allen, My best guess (as an amature) is that water is a meteorites worst enemy. Exposure to moisture will most certainly degrade (or rust) the iron from them. I would guess prolonged exposure (submerged) stones would not last to long. :coffeetime: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredmason Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Actually, Roger, I think a fresh water lake would be a fairly stable place for most meteorites...once removed from the lake they would be soaked with water and attacked by the atmosphere and the freezing/thawing cycle of colder climes...just my opinion... Will you be making biscuits at GB this year? Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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