my grandson found this "meteorite ?" at the beach - vero beach, fl.

[lockieme]

my grandson swears this is a meteorite - any chance?
it weighs 48 grams and is magnetic.

 

[Terry Soloman]

No, that is a "Leaverite." Check this out, and good luck! - http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/g...y-s-tips-new-forum-members-3.html#post4652491

 

[Trez]

Possibly something like this?

HISTORY OF A BECK: Magnetic rock found in the Stainton gravel beds.

Maybe it was a frag of ballast stone?
Interesting, whatever it may be.

 

[galenrog]

The pictured rock is a magnetic basalt. Not at all uncommon. I have encountered many magnetic basalts in the western US over the years. Not every magnetic rock is a meteorite.

 

[Tuberale]

Unlikely "magnetic basalt" from Vero Beach, FL.