did I find a meteor

[Judgefnmueller]

Hello all,
I was doing some hounding the other day and came across what I'm convinced is from space. However 10 people gave 10 different opinions, so I want the best opinions out there Wattcha think?

 

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[galenrog]

Take it to a professional that specializes in meteorites. Some universities and natural science museums have such professionals on staff. Nearly all now charge a fee to evaluate anything.

You could also post images here.

Either case, it is very likely you will not get the answer you desire.

Time for more coffee.

 

[Kray Gelder]

I hope you found one. Only 2 possible opinions.

 

[Judgefnmueller]

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[Knut dirtfisk]

Don't want to rain on your parade but nothing about that rock screams Meteorite.

 

[galenrog]

Not a meteorite.

 

[docweiser]

Is it magnetic? Can you cut a corner off and see if it is bright metal like silvery in color?

 

[Judgefnmueller]

If I was sensitive to possible negative responses, I would have just went on with my own diagnosis of a meteorite, honestly I want the thing identified more than I want it to be from space. So please any idea is welcome.

The innards of this specimen is a bright metallic silvery especially in direct light. On a whole, the rock is really really heavy for its size, also when held in the hand, you can really tell that it is sharp as if you were feeling a very sharp knife's edge.
Any more clarifying questions?

 

[galenrog]

Based only on the images, I would say some type of smelter slag.

I have also seen ore samples that have appeared similar to yours. A sample sent to a mineralogist may be helpful, as would a sample sent to a professional assay lab.

Time for more coffee.