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Post by greig on May 25, 2020 8:06:11 GMT -5
A friend found this rock near a volcano in Mexico. The rock looks like one I had seen sliced last year on this forum, but I cannot find the post. I tried other ways to ID it without success, but stumbled across some pictures of stoney meteorite that look similar. It is heavy. I am baffled. I don't want to slice it if it is a meteorite (which I doubt), but wonder if someone else has an idea? I know very little about meteorites. Considering it was found near a volcano, then it is probably volcanic. But then again it was found under the sky...
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Post by fernwood on May 25, 2020 8:11:27 GMT -5
Is it magnetic? That might help with ID.
Were there any documented meteors in the area? Some meteor paths are well documented.
To me, it does not have the typical appearance of a Meteorite, but I am no expert.
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Post by greig on May 25, 2020 8:30:22 GMT -5
Is it magnetic? That might help with ID. Were there any documented meteors in the area? Some meteor paths are well documented. To me, it does not have the typical appearance of a Meteorite, but I am no expert. A very slight magnetic attraction. Not enough to hold the magnet to the rock. |
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Post by manofglass on May 25, 2020 17:36:52 GMT -5
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Post by greig on May 26, 2020 10:41:08 GMT -5
I have some errands to run after work and if time allows, it gets sliced this evening. I hope the designs on the outside are throughout. I will take a video (win or fail). Thanks for the input.
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Post by RocksInNJ on May 30, 2020 7:33:09 GMT -5
Cool looking rock whatever it is. Looking forward to seeing the inside. I’m glad that your feeling better and back to making videos.
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whyofquartz
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Post by whyofquartz on Jun 4, 2020 11:54:11 GMT -5
I watched both videos. I am glad you sliced it, it looked really nice. too bad it was so crumbly, it would have made some brilliant cabs
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