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Possible meteorite?

PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 1:20 pm
by alspanther
Hi there,
Would just like to know your thoughts on this rock I found with my metal detector. Approx. 8lbs in weight, slightly magnetic. Thank you!

Re: Possible meteorite?

PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:40 pm
by Barwellian
Interesting stone...does not look like any meteorite I have ever seen...I doubt it is one. Nothing suggests it is as most of the features are contradictory...eg dark interior with light outside....nearly all meteorites are dark on the outside and lighter inside. If it is slightly magnetic then it would have a dark crust due to the iron content. Only recourse would be to see if anyone would do a proper scientific analysis. These days I don't write off anything as there are so many unusual meteorites being found that can contradict traditional views.

Graham

more pics

PostPosted: Sat Sep 23, 2017 2:47 pm
by alspanther
a few more pics here, showing what I think could be flow lines...any opinions??

Re: Possible meteorite?

PostPosted: Sun Sep 24, 2017 10:57 am
by Barwellian
Pretty sure it is a terrestrial stone...they are not flow lines and look like formed from the internal structure.

Re: Possible meteorite?

PostPosted: Sun Sep 24, 2017 2:00 pm
by alspanther
Ok, thanks for your comment, guess I will have to keep looking!

Re: Possible meteorite?

PostPosted: Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:27 pm
by Barwellian
Well they are definitely out there somewhere...just very difficult to find and identify in temperate climates....definitely keep looking...good luck.

Graham