Irocku Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) Hey everyone this is my first post as an annoying noob. But I promise I won't ask too many questions and I'll look up an answer before I post a question. But this one I need help of the experiences members as I could search all day and still convince myself I have a rare meteorite. Here's the pics thanks in advance Edited September 4, 2021 by Irocku 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_day Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 No pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jayray Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Hi there, from the posted pics it doesn’t fit most of the common characteristics of a meteorite. It’s water worn by the looks of it. There are several good resources for meteorite ID. To name a few, Rocks from Space by Richard O Norton, to start with. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Meteorites, Geoff Notkin has some books as well. Also, to aid in your endeavors, look for a known strewn field where you live and search for the little ones that got by most. Try this site: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSilicate Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Not a meteorite. Not an expert here but, but it looks to be coarse grained gabbro, a slow cooled magma with a lapped over layer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedrock Bob Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Meteorites have metallic iron flakes, chondrules and fusion crust. Most are magnetic to some extent. I don't see any of these characteristics in this rock. It does however have several terrestrial characteristics. It is water worn. It is flat. It has what appears to be a granular matrix rich in quartz. Meteorites never have quartz as a major component of the matrix and many terrestrial rocks do. So in my opinion it has no meteoritic characteristics at all. It looks like a good skipping stone. Which is kind of a meteorite if you think about it. Look for dark iron rich stones that stick to a magnet. If your rock does not pass this test you can pretty much toss it. If you find one that sticks to a magnet and has metal flakes and/or chondrules in it you have a winner. Otherwise it just isn't a meteorite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irocku Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/5/2021 at 7:16 AM, Bedrock Bob said: Meteorites have metallic iron flakes, chondrules and fusion crust. Most are magnetic to some extent. I don't see any of these characteristics in this rock. It does however have several terrestrial characteristics. It is water worn. It is flat. It has what appears to be a granular matrix rich in quartz. Meteorites never have quartz as a major component of the matrix and many terrestrial rocks do. So in my opinion it has no meteoritic characteristics at all. It looks like a good skipping stone. Which is kind of a meteorite if you think about it. Look for dark iron rich stones that stick to a magnet. If your rock does not pass this test you can pretty much toss it. If you find one that sticks to a magnet and has metal flakes and/or chondrules in it you have a winner. Otherwise it just isn't a meteorite. Thanks for the reply. After reading what you said I went and got a magnet and sure enough it stuck to it 😁. I then got my Dremel and ground away the side with a stone not a metal bit and I see some metallic flakes not many and not big but still metallic flakes. Does this mean it's a meteorite? I'm assuming volcanic rocks or skipping stones lol aren't magnetic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_day Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 51 minutes ago, Irocku said: I'm assuming volcanic rocks or skipping stones lol aren't magnetic There are many volcanic rocks that will attract a magnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Irocku said: Thanks for the reply. After reading what you said I went and got a magnet and sure enough it stuck to it 😁. I then got my Dremel and ground away the side with a stone not a metal bit and I see some metallic flakes not many and not big but still metallic flakes. Does this mean it's a meteorite? I'm assuming volcanic rocks or skipping stones lol aren't magnetic Clear photos of the metallic flakes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Irocku said: Thanks for the reply. After reading what you said I went and got a magnet and sure enough it stuck to it 😁. I then got my Dremel and ground away the side with a stone not a metal bit and I see some metallic flakes not many and not big but still metallic flakes. Does this mean it's a meteorite? I'm assuming volcanic rocks or skipping stones lol aren't magneti Many rocks have what appears to be metallic flakes but in reality are just glistening minerals. The pictures you posted are 100 percent not meteorites. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 This will help: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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