[meteorite-list] Stranger in my cabinet.

From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:21:09 -0400
Message-ID: <e51421550907291821k19ccb4d0k6e162dd76e37b896_at_mail.gmail.com>

Greg is right. It could be a basalt. My stepdaughter has a dark
basaltic rock from Yosemite and it sticks strongly to a magnet.


On 7/29/09, Greg Stanley <stanleygregr at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> 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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