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Here's the story. I found this rock on my backyard ten or even more years ago. It seemed extremely different and I kept it, despite someone told me it's just molten glass. Time went by and I almost forgot about it, but with latest meteorite that fell down in Russia, pictures emerged and I remembered that my old find resembles those particles that fell down there.
Most likely it's nothing, but I'm very curious and would love to know the origin of that stone. If there are geologists among you, I'd be glad to know more.
Meteorite or just strange rock
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Re: Meteorite or just strange rock
Tarzanus - My neighbor is a retired geologist. I'll email the pix to him.
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Re: Meteorite or just strange rock
Tarzanus - My neighbour says:
"Thanks. Could be glass slag if there were works nearby. Some of the fluting looks meteoritic (possibly stony type).
Is it magnetic?
Does it feel heavy? "
I will relay your responses to him.
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"Thanks. Could be glass slag if there were works nearby. Some of the fluting looks meteoritic (possibly stony type).
Is it magnetic?
Does it feel heavy? "
I will relay your responses to him.
john
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Re: Meteorite or just strange rock
It does feel heavier than glass of the same size and yes it's magnetic (strong magnet can hold it attached and supports it's weight) on two sides of it - the non glassy surface where the tiny holes are. There are also rust particles on that same surface. It could be glass slag, but I'm not sure where it would come from.
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Re: Meteorite or just strange rock
I was thinking meteoric or volcanic, like obsidian. Had not thought about slag. There is no reason it could not be a meteor, especially if magnetic, they have fallen all over the planet forever. Could be worth something. Do you have a geiger counter?(:
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Re: Meteorite or just strange rock
IF its magnetic, im sure it wont be glass slag. You could bring it to your local University and see if its radioactive. Meteorites usually have high levels of iridium. There is a high level of it on the KT boundary (the geologic "line" in which the dinosaurs disappear, and also coincides with the mexican impact ). The Uni may also offer to buy it if it is indeed a meteorite.
Keep us posted please.
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Re: Meteorite or just strange rock
I hope you can confirm that its a meteorite. That would be really fun and possibly worth some money for you.
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Re: Meteorite or just strange rock
Thank you!
I'll most likely ask people at University about it. In Slovenia there are only 3 meteorites that were ever found, perhaps I have the fourth.
I'll let you know when I know more.
I'll most likely ask people at University about it. In Slovenia there are only 3 meteorites that were ever found, perhaps I have the fourth.
I'll let you know when I know more.
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Re: Meteorite or just strange rock
It kinda reminds me of a tektite, which is meteoritic glass from large impacts.