Crusty Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Hi GuysIm new to this game and as all newbies, have much to learn. I was recently on a trip and came across this , what I believe to be a meteorite on a friend farm.Its about 14 inch (30 -35 cm) in diameter and 3ft ( 90cm ) in circumference, a bit larger than a soccer ball. I didnt weigh it but its very heavy and the outside texture looks like that of a Chondrite.I would appreciate your opinion on its possible age, weight ,composition, value etc and if its is worth investing in shipping this to a scientific centre for classification.The picture was taken early in the morning and I may have given it a burst of flash.ThanksCrusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 G'Day CrustyThe image is not the best. you need to make a window with a file or dremmel and take a photo in focus.I would also suggest you look at this site firsthttp://meteorites.wustl.edu/meteorwrongs/meteorwrongs.htmInstitutions require 20 grams if the specimen is less than 20 grams they require 20% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikestang Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Meteorites are not round like that, doesn't look like one to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geolo Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Off hand, looks like a concretion (sp?) to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser John Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) On the Colorado based Prospectors show they were chiseling into some big ones and finding righteous crystal masses inside. Having a 5am brain fart as to name,gettn' old sucks-John Edited February 18, 2014 by Hoser John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 On the Colorado based Prospectors show they were chiseling into some big ones and finding righteous crystal masses inside. Having a 5am brain fart as to name,gettn' old sucks-JohnIs geode the word you're looking for John, or maybe thunderegg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Thunderegg sounds interesting. Whats that all about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Thunderegg sounds interesting. Whats that all about?Very similar to a geode.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderegg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 At about 1:00, there is a sort of "flap" exposing layering. More pics, more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I can show you Geodes that size here. What's inside I have no Idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Inside, yes, inside. That's what I'm curious about. Wonder if a collage or university would x-ray it for ya, out of their own curiosity? I've taken fossils to UC Davis for help in ID. They were more than happy to help, and no charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regmaglitch Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Looks like a huge Moki Marble. In that particular photo,it does not look like a meteorite. Got other pics? Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank c Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 SLICE IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 X-ray or sonigram it first, if ya can.But ya, if ya can't do either of those, cut, prefered to "break", that goomer in half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Well unfortunately I didnt take more pictues and will have to make a trip back there to collect it and take it to a suitable company to be sliced. Good excuse to go visit I guess...Thanks for all the input so farCrusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_day Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Crusty, there may be a rock club near you that can cut it for you or help you cut it yourself. You'd probably have to pay a shop fee and a fee for the cut, but it would probably be much cheaper than than having a commercial shop do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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