Is this the 21st meteorite to be discovered in the UK?

[emmaswan]

Hi all,

My name is Emma Swan and I have found something which I believe to be not from this earth, but from somewhere else. I have had this object for 5 days now and am going insane wanting to know what it is! All my research suggests it to be a meteorite. I cannot prove it to not be a meteorite!

It is really heavy.
Looks like rock and like metal.
Is very magnetic. Earth metal magnet much stronger than standard fridge magnet.
Has a few green spots and crystals.
1-2mm black, yet silver crust.
Pic 7 the holes had crystals in them.

I hammered a bit off (was really tough) and have sanded with a nail, there are patterns.


The natural History museum in London is yet to appoint a meteorite expert so I will have to wait one month to even get the ball rolling. I have included some pics and am keen to find out any feedback. Meteor or meteor wrong?


Best regards

Emma

 

[Brother Al]

I don't know if it's a meteorite or a meteorwrong, but, I do wish you luck!

 

[emmaswan]

Thanks brother Al!

 

[JimDon]

I am no expert but I would think the same way as you. Check around for some local fossil gem dealers they might know.

 

[arnie161]

looks like it. Nice find

 

[Davers]

Hopefully.

IMO It's hard to tell, Unless a Recent Fall.

I have several "What is it Rocks as well".

Let us /Me know if it's the real Deal . No I don't want to buy it. lol
Davers

 

[Terry Soloman]

I think it is likely terrestrial, maybe magnetite Bing Images

 

[emmaswan]

Hi all thanks for your interest. The rock does appear to look more like slag than magnetite. But the closest material I can match it too is Angrite

Bing Images

Magnetite sure does look pretty.

 

[CRUSADER]

I have no meteorite experience, but it does look different to most I have seen & would be a large specimen. Chances are its from this earth & a good Geologist can tell you that.

 

[emmaswan]

Thanks all. We have it booked in at Reading Museum tomorrow and will let you know the results!