Rocky Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 This is hard to say. I've had this for about a year and it was so small it's hard to photograph but with my new phone I can finally get OK pics of it. Under a loop it looks like chondrules loaded up in the matrix, I've tried a magnet with no success though I've not tried a magnet on a string test because mine snapped so I need to make a new one. I enhanced a couple of the pics to maybe help show what I'm seeing a little better. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 My hands were unsteady today, I can get closer shots tomorrow maybe. magnified with a loop for better macros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 You have to look harder for the chondrules, many of the darker inclusions look slightly geometrical while many others are round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Hi Rocky It might be achondrite but tough to tell from the pictures. I would send it to Laurence Garvie at ASU.The best part is that a magnet will not attract to the suspected meteorite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 13 hours ago, Sonny said: It might be achondrite but Thank you Sonny, I set up a magnet on a string and it turns out to be oh so slightly attracted to the suspect. I'm going to send it over to have it looked at, thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikestang Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Looks interesting, but no indication of fusion crust that I can tell. Keep us posted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Does anyone know Laurence Garvie mail address, I can't find it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisski Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Since he's the collection manager for ASU Center for Meteor Studies, I found this: ** Due to a substantial rise in demand as well as budget constraints and staff limitations, the Meteorite Identification Program was suspended in 2010** Address: The Center no longer analyzes or identifies potential meteorites for the general public. If you believe you have found a meteorite and would like to have it identified, click here. The Center for Meteorite Studies is in no way responsible for any specimens sent to the Center, nor is the Center responsible for returning them to senders. ASU Center for Meteorite Studies School of Earth & Space Exploration PO Box 876004 Tempe, AZ 85287-6004 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Just adding a couple of closer shots. I've emailed a university to see if they would like to check it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtimehermit Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Hi Rocky, i suggest if you want to have your suspect tested, send it to New England Met. Lab. It will cost you $20 and you will get results pretty fast about a week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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