skukuza
Junior Member
they don't think like we do
You are quite right there Brother.
Update on possible meteorite
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You are quite right there Brother.
I showed your post to the Meteorite Men,they said its worth every bit of 40kJoe said he would trade you his detector Pro Pi with the edge over the Surf Pi Df for it
You're killing me Earl!!
I just got back from a local museum and planetarium... I called them and he said even though he wasn't a expert he would look at my find.. two guys came up and looked it over and talked about it and decided it wasn't a piece of slag but are not quite sure so they gave me the name of a meteor expert and I have since emailed him the pictures.. at ASNH.org hopefully I will have more info sooner rather than later...they did tell me though that they were searching for a couple around here that fell last year... I won't disclose that info though where they went landed...
mt_vertcaver
Full Member
Did you ever test to see if a magnet will stick to it? (I just skimmed all these posts and didn't see if you did or not.)
Yes a magnet sticks to it one of the first things I checked...
zeemang
Forum Supporter
Got my fingers crossed for ya!
mt_vertcaver
Full Member
Here's a couple things you can do yourself to help decide if it's a meteorite.
First, a bulk density test. Here's a detailed video on how to do it:
http://youtu.be/Xblf04RmjN4
PM me the number and I can look at a chart I have.
Second....grind a small window into it. I know, that sounds like a horrible thing to do, but in order to PROVE it's a meteorite...it will have to be done eventually.(Actually, a slice will have to be sent to a lab.)
The same guy has another video showing how to "window" a meteorite:
http://youtu.be/TZy0eFujNrc
There are also two good meteorite forums where you can ask advice:
Sky Rock Cafe
Meteorite Junction
Personally, I think there is a very good chance you have a meteorite.
GOOD LUCK! and keep us posted!!!
First, a bulk density test. Here's a detailed video on how to do it:
http://youtu.be/Xblf04RmjN4
PM me the number and I can look at a chart I have.
Second....grind a small window into it. I know, that sounds like a horrible thing to do, but in order to PROVE it's a meteorite...it will have to be done eventually.(Actually, a slice will have to be sent to a lab.)
The same guy has another video showing how to "window" a meteorite:
http://youtu.be/TZy0eFujNrc
There are also two good meteorite forums where you can ask advice:
Sky Rock Cafe
Meteorite Junction
Personally, I think there is a very good chance you have a meteorite.
GOOD LUCK! and keep us posted!!!
drewan
Senior Member
Cf whats the Verdict? been wanting to know.
drewan
drewan
The guy I contacted is still teaching and he asked me to wait until school is over... I think school gets out the 18th... then I will meet him at the Peabody Museum in New Haven...
Bonesquat
Elite Member
You're killing us!!! Just send it to me. I live a few miles from NASA. They'll surely be able to confirm it for you. (didn't mean to call you shirley)
I'm in no rush
Here is a few lines from two emails he sent me..
Dear Craig, What I see in the pictures looks very much like an Iron meteorite!!! I would love to see it. Write down all you can remember about where and when and any surrounding structures you remember from when you found it!
Have not had time to pick a place to meet but wanted to let you know I am still very interested in seeing the sample. Did mention it to a meteorite dealer I know and he is very interested too. I did not mention any names to him to keep it private. End of school year for me so since I teach but will be free very soon. Hang in there!I hope that makes you happier
drewan
Senior Member
I hope it turns out to be a valueable E.T. rock for ya. That is pretty cool.
drewan
drewan
planerie
Elite Member
I watched a few episodes of Metorite Men the other night and they found one that looks just like yours and weighed about 3.5 lbs was worth $25k. I am crossing my fingers for ya.
A little update...
I met someone who collects meteorites and he brought a few with him and I want to share them... he explained iron meteorites, stony one and iron ones with precious stones in them... my favorite is the iron with peridot crystals imbedded in it...
My whatever is still a whatever... he is sending it to someone who will do more tests as everything is still inconclusive because it was found in saltwater...
Anyway enjoy the pictures...
I met someone who collects meteorites and he brought a few with him and I want to share them... he explained iron meteorites, stony one and iron ones with precious stones in them... my favorite is the iron with peridot crystals imbedded in it...
My whatever is still a whatever... he is sending it to someone who will do more tests as everything is still inconclusive because it was found in saltwater...
Anyway enjoy the pictures...
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CanSlaw
Elite Member
I can't resist this one after our emails.....I though you and PI Joe didn't dig any iron Big iron can be good.
Darn, I have really been waiting for the results on that find. Thanks for the update. I am still hoping for you.
Big iron can be good.Darn, I have really been waiting for the results on that find. Thanks for the update. I am still hoping for you.
JerseyJoe
Forum Supporter
Ok now I'm on board watching this thread. I want one!
I can't resist this one after our emails.....I though you and PI Joe didn't dig any iron
Darn, I have really been waiting for the results on that find. Thanks for the update. I am still hoping for you.
Chuck, I apologize... it had a different sound than standard iron...
Rudy
Admin
I can't resist this one after our emails.....I though you and PI Joe didn't dig any iron
Darn, I have really been waiting for the results on that find. Thanks for the update. I am still hoping for you.
Chuck,
When you get as good as master Craig, you can discern the sound differences between man made and extraterrestrial iron.
