✅ SOLVED Did I find a Meteorite?

[mhag68]

Found this in San Diego, Ca. I thought it was a really old rusted nut until I got into cleaning it. It is magnetic. The first photo is the way I found it, the 2 others are after doing a light clean. Please let me if you think it is a meteorite? TIA

 

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[Terry Soloman]

No. You found metal slag.

 

[traveller777]

Terry is correct. Metal slag. But keep looking. Treasure awaits you.

 

[bowwinkles]

If the pre historic critters snacked on a bit of iron ore while licking up blood after a kill, then my thought was a petrified turd.🍲

 

[vpnavy]

I noticed this was your first post mhag68. So, Welcome Aboard! Take a look at Forum: California for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your state.

 

[mhag68]

Thanks for the input all. Is metal slag a natural process? Will mark this as Solved!

 

[traveller777]

What is slag? - voestalpine

Slag is a byproduct of steel production and is similar in character to volcanic rocks such as basalt and granite. Slag is primarily used in the cement and construction industries, and largely in road construction.

www.voestalpine.com

 

[mhag68]

What is slag? - voestalpine

Slag is a byproduct of steel production and is similar in character to volcanic rocks such as basalt and granite. Slag is primarily used in the cement and construction industries, and largely in road construction.

www.voestalpine.com

I am a newbie so forgive my ignorance. I feel stupid as I have worked in Construction for 30+ years and was a fabricator that grew up in a machine shop. I knew that metal slag was per the definition you posted, but, being a newbie, I thought it may have a geological definition......