Meteorite??

[lb1889]

Here are some new pics of where we cut into it. We found it with the metal detector, reading nickel, iron and pull tab or gold range. It also has a magnetic pull. Found in the Great Lakes region. 300+ grams, silver metal flecks and moderate magnetic. Passed the tests would greatly appreciate an opinion!

 

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[sasnz]

well I am not an expert but I would say it is too light for a Meteorite for the size of it. My understanding is that they are very dense and consequently heavy for there size.

 

[lb1889]

Tell me what you think it should weigh? Just curious because the only reason why I kept the rock was because it was unusually heavy. Thanks for replying. Sorry my husband says it maxed out our scale. I will get accurate weight. I believe almost 2ish pounds.

 

[Terry Soloman]

Found in the Great Lakes region. 300+ grams, silver metal flecks and moderate magnetic. Passed the tests would greatly appreciate an opinion!

Go to your local college, and talk to the geology professor there. None of us can tell you for sure. Personally, I think it is a "meteorwrong." Hope this helps AASG - Home

 

[aarthrj3811]

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[sciflyer25]

Doesn't look like it to me.

 

[Charl]

It's external appearance who strongly suggest it isn't a meteorite.

here is a good reference with links to pages having photos of many meteowrongs as well, which may allow you to spot what your rock is.

http://meteorite-identification.com/index.htm

Also: http://meteorites.wustl.edu/meteorwrongs/meteorwrongs.htm

 

[hvacker]

The weight by itself means little. It's the specific gravity, the weight compared to the weight in distilled water that will be more valuable. Iron has a sp of 7.3-7.8. Meteorites also contain other metals but often are 90% iron.and 8-12% Ni. some trace elements. Ni is close to the same sp. All the weight alone will tell you is it's weight.
A person can jury rig a SP scale with a little tenacity.
These test are just part of verifying but can save time if the rock is something else. Meteorites are like lifting a barbell.

 

[lb1889]

Thanks to everyone for the helpful advice! I am now going to crack this mother in half and see whats going on with it. I'll post a pic just for future reference to anyone else that might find something like this. Once again thanks everyone!

 

[Hannah Jo]

Magnetometer?

Looks interesting! May be a magnetometer would be of some help??

 

[hvacker]

This would be more help. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/meteorites/324524-watch-how-identify-meteorite.html

 

[Charl]

Another useful resource...

Some Meteorite Realities

 

[lb1889]

This was hard to do on a belt sander, my Uncle Paul stood back and watched. Density of 66.92. Anyone?

 

[lb1889]

Had to put some water on it was way too reflective. This was 1 of the hardest rocks I have ever dealt with. It has been an interesting journey. I've learned a lot in the past month doing research on this rock I hope to pay my grandfather back for destroying his belt sander.

 

[NJnuggetpirate]

Go to your local college, and talk to the geology professor there. None of us can tell you for sure. Personally, I think it is a "meteorwrong." Hope this helps AASG - Home

hey Terry jw have you seen Austen powers goldmember? what are the chances there is probebly meteorite like in the movie that are gold and that being said do YOU think maybe on some planets they have the other elements needed to make gold

 

[lb1889]

This damn thing is giving me a headache.

 

[NJnuggetpirate]

why?

 

[LinkHylian]

Break a part off, let's see the innards!!!

 

[lb1889]

Does this rock look like poryphritic intrusive igneous rock? I would love to see the inside, can't cut it. It ate up a belt sander. A forged steel file won't even bite it? A metal bladed saw won't do either.

 

[lb1889]