[meteorite-list] Stranger in my cabinet.

From: Greg Stanley <stanleygregr_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:09:01 -0700
Message-ID: <SNT117-W44A9E989A2BBD087A6CD9D2130_at_phx.gbl>

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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