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What is it
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04/21/21 12:31 AM
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Michael W.
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Working in the yard yesterday I came across this item. The first think I noticed is that it weighs about twice what I thought it would. Got a rare earth magnet out and it sticks to the rock somewhat. Hard to see in the photo but it has some rust looking spots. I am wondering it is could be a Iron Meteorite. Anyone ever seen one before. It is just a bit smaller than a golf ball.
Last edited by Michael W.; 04/21/21 01:01 AM.
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Re: What is it
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04/21/21 12:38 AM
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Re: What is it
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04/21/21 02:51 AM
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Re: What is it
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04/21/21 11:31 AM
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I am wondering it is could be a Iron Meteorite. Meteorites are smooth from the melting as they cut through the atmosphere. I think falmike is right about it being hematite.
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Re: What is it
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04/21/21 11:39 AM
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Enlarged photo of a kidney stone!
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Re: What is it
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04/21/21 12:41 PM
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Re: What is it
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04/21/21 12:59 PM
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Kryptonite for sure.
Seriously I'd guess a meteor.
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Re: What is it
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04/21/21 01:05 PM
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Crack it open and see what it looks like. Just don't release any space virus. 
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Re: What is it
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04/21/21 01:37 PM
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Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: What is it
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04/22/21 12:21 AM
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Michael W.
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Hematite could be correct. Says it is slightly magnetic like this one is. I will find someone near me to confirm.
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Re: What is it
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04/22/21 02:12 AM
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Re: What is it
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04/24/21 01:51 PM
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