meteorite?

[cherokee moon]

i found this one while working in the field. I discovered a short time later, it has purple and red colors that cover half of the surface of the rock and a magnet will stick to it! What is it?

 

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[Hitndahed]

Weight is key to identifying meteorites I read.
Best thing would be to take it to a competent mineral shop or a college sciences thing.
If they say it isn't and want it,,,, think hard,,

 

[Ant]

My guess is that you found a basalt specimen with visible iron oxide on some of the surface:

https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A0SO8ySMAmNWozsALglx.9w4?p=basalt+specimens&fr=yfp-hrmob-807&fr2=piv-web&psqn=2

 

[galenrog]

I have to agree with Ant. Many basalts contain iron sufficient to attract a magnet. This fact can lead to confusion by novices.

There are many guidebooks on identifying meteorites. Pick up a few. The information will be very helpful in answering future questions on meteorite identification.

 

[celtic fox]

be nice if it was