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Update on possible meteorite

After my meteorite "safari" last fall, I learned a few things......1. Most are found in dry deserts with little/no vegetation......the reason being is that moisture in the soil causes a breakdown of the iron in the meteorite and vegetation helps speed that process up as well as helping to hide the "rock" from being spotted. 2. Some meteorites lay around for thousands of years before being discovered. 3. If you find a possible meteorite, take it to the nearest college or university geology department for testing (often free). 4. The most common types of meteorites (iron/stony iron) aren't super valuable.....I've got one about the size of a ping-pong ball and it's estimated value is $50-$60. 5. To keep them shiney and rust free, apply some WD-40 or 3-in-one oil to them on a regular basis and keep them in an airtight ziplock bag.

Dusty
 
I have been so busy working I put it on the back burner but I know where to take it and I'll do it in about a week..
 
The suspense is killing me and I just opened this thread! Def looks like a meteorite though! Hope it is and I hope you make a TON of money off of it. Congrats :D
 
If it is a meteorite, and is real valuable, can we have a huge forum party...and you fly everyone into a central location to party? Thanks in advance! :lol:
 
Beach Bum said:
If it is a meteorite, and is real valuable, can we have a huge forum party...and you fly everyone into a central location to party? Thanks in advance! :lol:
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You can all stay at PI JOES house he has plenty of room ;)
 
A little update...

I have been so busy working I put the rock on the back burner so to speak... I found a place to bring it and next week after work I will have it looked at ;)
 
The real deal Craig

I showed your post to the Meteorite Men,they said its worth every bit of 40k:shock::yes:;):lol: Joe said he would trade you his detector Pro Pi with the edge over the Surf Pi Df for it :yes::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
 
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There are several sites you can check out on this matter. Most meteorites are made of nickel and iron. You might want to bring it to a university and they can do a sliver test. It could be worth a pretty penny if it is meteorite...based on the size alone.
 
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