Did I find a meteorite?

[BrettCo124]

Hey everyone!

im still working the minelab Safari and loving it. I came across this, and I have no idea what it is. I forget what I rang up as on the detector (sorry) and was a nice solid hit. I'm just wondering if I could have found a meteorite fragment.

It is NOT magnetic, which is why I'm assuming it's not one. However, it has the weight that typically assists in defining a meteorite (very heavy for its size) and it has some "crystal" crusting that I notice every so often I turn it, almost like a really small piece of glass. I took photos for ya'll and hope you can help me identify this. I'm not getting my hopes up lol. Thanks everyone.

Brett

 

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[BrettCo124]

Oops forgot this last pic lol

 

[NHBandit]

Lead of babbitt metal slag most likely. It's heavy and non magnetic.

 

[NHBandit]

Here's a very large chunk of babbitt metal slag I found near an old railroad depot. It was likely melted out of an axle bearing when it wore out and hit the ground and cooled resulting in it taking on the shape & roughness of the dirt it landed on.

 

[A2coins]

I have found many slags if you look on google there are some pretty good ways to see if it is a meteorite. I also would maybe go to a jeweler they will usually look at things free and if they are knowledgeable can give you a pretty good idea of what you have!! Always check!!

 

[BrettCo124]

That definitely appears to be what it is. Ugh lol I was hoping big time. Thanks for getting back to me so quick I'll keep at it! Loving the hobby, no matter what I'm looking for.

 

[trapperart]

That definitely appears to be what it is. Ugh lol I was hoping big time. Thanks for getting back to me so quick I'll keep at it! Loving the hobby, no matter what I'm looking for.

It sure is a great hobby

 

[against the wind]

I have a whole tub if "Unknown Rocks "
You never know
Most of them are just common hot rocks.