Meteorites are rare fragments of rock or metal from space with distinctive properties. They can be distinguished from common Earth rocks by their density, magnetism, shape, fusion crust, and lack of light-colored features. Identifying meteorites involves visual inspection for fusion crusts and regmaglypts, magnet tests for iron content, streak tests leaving no mark, and checking. Three simple tests to check if a dark rock is a meteorite are fusion crust, magnetism, and scratch test.
Meteorites are not round balls but usually have an irregular shape, often angular with rounded off corners. Some meteorites show pits on their surface, called “unusual shapes”. Iron-nickel meteorites are rarely rounded, instead having an irregular shape with unusual pits like finger prints. Some meteorites, such as Stannern, have tiny bumpy lines called flow lines running down their sides, like wax drippings on a candle.
Meteorites may resemble Earth rocks but usually have a burned exterior that can appear shiny. They also have a fusion crust, which looks like a glassy outer coating and is dark in color. This crust may erode over time. The interior of many meteorites contains regmaglypts, or thumbprints, which are oval depressions found on the surface. These indentations look like a shamanic stone similar to deer stones found in the region.
In summary, meteorites are rare fragments of rock or metal from space with distinctive properties. They can be identified through various tests such as magnetism, weight, fusion crust, regmaglypts, and chondrules. Understanding these characteristics can help identify meteorites and help prevent the spread of meteorites into space.
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It’s too bad so many amateurs were finding the first Chelyabinsk (not whatever/wherever the narrator stated) specimens and handling them with their bare hands. These new meteorites could have been kept pristine which makes them more valuable per gram for scientific study. Then, the giant meteorite “recovered” by the divers was known because of a huge hole in the ice (near the shore). This is one of if the largest recoveries of the Chelyabinsk Meteorite which is a Carbonaceous Condrite. The giant Iron Meteorite found in Argentina is part of one of the most well-known meteorites on Earth. The Campo-de-Cialo Iron Meteorite has produced so much material that specimens are found in practically every Private, Public (i.e. Museum), and Scientific meteorite collection on Earth.
More impacts not found than there ever has been found. Even with leaving the ocean and seafloors out of the equation. But most on the surface has had at least fragment seen. Observed as just another rock. Incredible to think of all the wealth thrown over the shoulder by those seeking gold and gems. Only to have thrown away the only treasure they ever held. Now there is some Irony.
are you kidding my dad had one from Mars with carbon. organic carbon in it. ..Dear Editor, On January 13, 1919 terrified citizens in Maryland, Washington,DC and Delaware witnessed the first fiery signs of a massive meteorite, part of which apparently punched a 20 foot hole in the ice of our reservoir on Plank Road near Towanda’s high school. Newspapers across the country reported Towanda’s spectacular celestial event.Today as we approach the 100 year anniversary of this our schools, historical society, and local newspapers have done little to inspire our children of so many the amazing events which Towanda has witnessed. The fact that 5 of the 8 of inches ice melted in our reservoir with a 20+ foot hole in the ice at freezing temperatures does not register as plausible confirmation that at least part of this massive meteorite landed here! Hell there was an ice shortage reported by May! We have witnessed Russia’s recent meteorite event having multiple explosions and also punching a 20′ hole through even thicker ice. Will any local paper make note of this historic event? Will anyone put up a historic sign at the spot? Good Luck!
500 worth of brass metal? Wtf That’s new to me, brass isn’t magnetic for one and they are usually nickel iron mixture, I haven’t examined every meteor ever but never seen one none magnetic or not nickel iron. They are however worth as much as gold like 1500 and ounce but that was years ago I Am going to check after the article.
We have already sent Our messengers with clear evidences and sent down with them the Scripture and the balance that the people may maintain (their affairs) in justice. And We sent down iron, wherein is great military might and benefits for the people, and so that Allah may make evident those who support Him and His messengers unseen. Indeed, Allah is Powerful and Exalted in Might.
What kind of meteorite that has fusion crust dark bluish green. I have a rock thats the same color. Its only show on the loup with flashlights on. And ive notice that the dark bluish green color is the one thats burned around the edged. Without a flashlight its just black thats burned. Please let me know! Thank you
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I recently sent a sample to New England meteor lab. But i am not satisfied with their findings. Though i sent a rock with a glassy surface and blue and yellow colors flashing inside they said it is not a meteorite but at the same time failing to answer why my rock surface is glassy and shining. They also failed to answer why different colors emitting inside the rock. They subjected my rock to magnet susceptibility test only and concluded it is not a meteorite. My rock attracts magnet but small chunk sent to that lab did not have iron content it seems. My rock when it fell it was a magmatic one and later it solidified into a bigger rock. Glass objects were also found alongside. No foundry no industrial process near my place. Then what it is? Many many objects picked and all are emitting colors like the parent rock which leads to the conclusion that all belong to the same family. So mysteries of nature should have to unlocked till the existence of universe.
Correction with the bubbles or holes: Meteorites CAN have holes or vesicles, but this is not of the same size of lava rocks. They are micro holes, visible to the eye, but no wider than a few hairs. It is usually found on the trailing side or backside of a meteorite. This isn’t too common on non-oriented meteorites, but it can happen. It’s usually a sign of stable flight.