[meteorite-list] Strange Rock Reports

From: Meteorites USA <eric_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:32:48 -0700
Message-ID: <4AB13D60.5020002_at_meteoritesusa.com>

Hey Mike,

I've seen some UNWA meteorites that look a lot like the stone you are
holding. But, I would HIGHLY doubt the stone you have there is a
meteorite. Much less from the PA fireball. It's not Black, no fusion
crust, blah blah blah... Definitely not the PA stone.

That's not to say it NOT a meteorite, there are small round nodes that
"look" like chondrules protruding from the surface, and the red/brown
spots "look" like oxidized iron inclusions and staining, but... It's
hard to say for sure. I've had UNWA that look very similar and they had
low magnetism.

Slice it in half! and then send photos of the interior.

Regards,
Eric


Mike Hankey wrote:
> I?ve gotten about six strange rock reports so far which is great! It
> shows the locals know meteorites could be on the ground and they are
> keeping an eye out for them. I have been able to identify most of the
> rocks I?ve seen so far, but this one in particular I?m not sure about.
> If anyone knows what this rock is please let me know. It is very hard
> and magnetic seemed like a lot of metal in it. It is pretty weathered
> and hard to tell if it has a crust on it or not.
>
> http://www.mikesastrophotos.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/gideon-rock1.jpg
>
> http://www.mikesastrophotos.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/gideon-rock2.jpg
>
> http://www.mikesastrophotos.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/gideon-rock3.jpg
>
> http://www.mikesastrophotos.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/gideon-rock4.jpg
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Received on Wed 16 Sep 2009 03:32:48 PM PDT