[meteorite-list] Stranger in my cabinet.

[Greg Stanley]

Guido:

It looks like Basalt to me.

I find many different varieties throughout the Southwest (California and Nevada).  It's Often attracted to a magnet and they can really look like a meteorite.  I have found that most meteorites have a smooth texture on the exterior and small orange/brown areas, which are rust spots.  Basalt often has red areas and vesicles.  Test its hardness; Basalt tends to be pretty hard too.

Remember however, do not throw it away until you are absolutely sure.

Best of luck in your future hunting.

Greg S. 

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> Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:52:08 -0400

> From: meteoritemike at gmail.com

> To: countdeiro at earthlink.net

> CC: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com

> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Stranger in my cabinet.

>

> Hi Guido,

>

> I think it's a piece of slag. But, it's a nice meteorwrong, even if

> it's a slag. Do you have any way to cut it or window it?

>

> Try giving it a streak test on a piece of unglazed porcelain tile.

> (the underside of your toliet tank lid will work)

>

> Best regards and clear skies,

>

> MikeG

>

>

> On 7/28/09, countdeiro at earthlink.net  wrote:

>> Hello List,

>>

>> I picked this specimen up off the desert pavement in Southern Nevada several

>> weeks ago. If you take a look...you who are hunters...will probably agree it

>> was worth bending over for. It was not attracted to a strong magnet. (I

>> know, probably not a meteorite), but I put it in my pouch anyway.

>>

>> It's 51 x 40 x 38mm and weighs 90gr. On a cursory examination (scope hasn't

>> arrived yet) it appears to have the morphology of something thats been

>> subjected to intense heat, pressure and aerodynamic influences.... possible

>> orientation, pitted surface, a prominent base bald spot, guttering, flow

>> lines, melt, exterior all over burnt patination. A window steel filed by me

>> shows interior sheen with a white inclusion. Filings are rust colored. It

>> doesn't look like the basalt and other volcanic material around here...I'm

>> reluctant to chuck it into the meteorwrong box without asking someone more

>> experienced to hazard a guess as to what it is and how did it get that way.

>>

>> If you wish to opine...take a look: http://members.cox.net/countdeiro/

>>

>> Regards to all,

>>

>> Guido

>>

>>

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