🔎 UNIDENTIFIED How Do You Tell The Difference?

[Mr.Waffles]

Hey everyone,
Hoping ya'll can help me understand the difference between a meteorite and natural iron. I doubt that I'm lucky enough to have found an actual meteorite but how does one tell without being able to cut it in half to look at the internal structure?

I've attached images of a "rock" that I found in Arizona. The rock I have feels heavy, about 26 grams and only 1" in diameter. It IS magnetic and you can see red-ish color speckling the surface that I suspect is rust. Unfortunately I don't recall where exactly the rock was found but most likely in the mountains.

I've found many photos online of supposed meteors and I've always wondered to myself if they really are from outer space or just a natural occurring stone.

Thanks,
Mr. Waffles

 

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[kingskid1611]

I have found one very similar to the looks of this one. I was digging in very packed dirt without any other rocks or debris around when I came upon it. It is also solid and heavy. I put it in my pocket to keep it and to this day still have no idea what I have. I wish this was an easy answer.

 

[Buckshotnc]

Looks similar to Hematite.