Meteorite question.

[Kentucky Kache]

Does an ordinary hot rock attract a magnet?

 

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[JakePhelps]

Some do that contain Iron.

 

[Snee]

The more iron/nickel they contain, the stronger it will react.

 

[AzSports]

Hot rock is pretty generic, but we've got some out here you can hardly get your magnet off of!

Nickle won't help it stick, and the presence of Nickle could indicate a meteorite.