Re-2: [meteorite-list] Is this a meteorite ?

From: bernd.pauli_at_paulinet.de <bernd.pauli_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Sep 15 11:40:22 2005
Message-ID: <DIIE.0000003300003C95_at_paulinet.de>

Hello Ingo, Confr?re Pierre, and List,

> I've seen a lot of weathered rocks like this in Namibia (mostly
> lime-stones). But I wouldn't expect this sort of weathering in France. To
> check it out put a little drop of acid (HCl 10% or less) on the surface.
> Make sure, that there is no dirt on the surface of the rock (could contain
> lime). If you see bubbles, it's limestone. Meteorites and HCl would't show
> a reaction. Ingo

.. or just cut it and look what's inside!

Best regards,

Bernd


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