Lalla Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hello all, We are new to the high desert area of So. CA and this was in our backyard. Its a lot heavier then any other rock the same size. I was told it was a meteorite from a neighbor but I have no clue how much they really know. It has some black on the outside but the previous renters had a fire pit so could have been used as a part of that though it wasn't a part of it when we got here.Any suggestions on what this might be?I know we are supposed to try the magnet test but the only magnets I have are ones on the back of biz cards and they barely stick to our frig. I can try to get a better one when I can but until then I thought you might have some answers from these pics.Thanks so much for your time,Lalla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugget108 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Well there are alot of folks on here that hunt and find meteorites with success. I'm not one of them haha. Welcome and hopefully you can get some answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twink Monrad Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I do not believe it is a meteorite. And, unfortunately, a strong magnet will stick to several terrestrial rocks/minerals.The colors and the surfaces are not meteoritic in appearance-- but keep looking!My opinion, Twink Monrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikestang Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Doesn't look anything like a meteorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaver hillbille Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Reminds me of gallena- the tiny , speckely parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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