[meteorite-list] What's the term for when a meteorite resembles an object?

From: Martin Altmann <altmann_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 17:38:50 +0200
Message-ID: <001901cad668$6f904870$07b22959_at_name86d88d87e2>

Hi Pete & Yinan,

>>"If a meteorite looks human it's anthropomorphism"

No.
If a meteorite looks human, then it's called "wife"
and a strong indication, that you need a vacation.

;-)
Martin



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Hi, Yinan,
 
>>"If a meteorite looks human it's anthropomorphism"
 
Wouldn't pareidolia be a better fit?
 
 
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