anyone else think i found a meteorite ?

rocknrob

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pictures really dont do this find justice . the sparklynesson the inside is just amazing . it weighs 17.5oz . measure in length at 4" and 7" diameter . outside looks to have a little charred appearance . and a magnet sticks to it like crazy .im just curiousto see if anyone can help . thank you .
 

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vpnavy

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1st - I noticed this was your very first post - so, Welcome Aboard rocknrob! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forum: Select Your Area.... for information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country). You might also consider adding your state (or country) to your displayed profile (SETTINGS -> EDIT PROFILE) - members may have more success helping you (your location may help, etc.)...

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2nd - I moved ya from MY DAILY SNAPSHOT over to GEOLOGICAL FORUMS > METEORITES for more exposure.
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3rd - Until a member pipes in - here are a few informative articles talking about meteorites...

Meteorites are pieces of asteroids and other bodies like the moon and Mars that travel through space and fall to the earth...

Do You Think You May Have Found a Meteorite?

Portland State University - Meteorite identification
The mission of our laboratory is to conduct meteorite research to help understand our place in the universe...

About Meteorites

Aerolite Meteorites

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Meteorite-Identification.Com

The purpose of this site is to help the visitor better understand elementary identification of the most common meteorites...

Suspect Meteorite Tests
 

fmerg

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based on your 4th picture you have a piece of magnetite
 

DDancer

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A mix of magnetite and pyrite. Sorry not a meteorite.
 

scilover

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Unfortunately, It’s most likely magnetite…. not a meteorite. They’re black, opaque and submetallic to metallic mineral. Also, from your 4th picture, I can see the form of isometric crystals which is what magnetite has. It’s also another common mineral that is attracted to magnets.
 

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