Meteorites????

[Dlackie]

Found central AZ. 1st one is 82.3 grams. 2nd is 30.7 grams. Both extremely magnetic! Any ideas are appreciated! Thanks in advance!

 

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[vpnavy]

Until a member pipes in - here are a few informative articles talking about meteorites...

Portland State University - Meteorite identification
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About Meteorites​

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Aerolite Meteorites
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How to find out if you have a Meteorite?​

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Suspect Meteorite Tests​

 

[Red-Coat]

It’s a tough call since there are no obvious characteristics which are conclusively diagnostic for meteorites. All you have is superficial resemblance plus magnetic attraction. Ther are plenty of terrestrial rocks which have those characteristics… usually hematite-rich with secondary magnetite if the attraction is strong (and a balance of probability that they are not meteorites).

At minimum, you will need to cut them, or use a file to create a window to the interior and/or get them analysed. I have previously provided details of a lab I would recommend:

https://www.treasurenet.com/threads...-is-a-shergotit-metroite.690205/#post-7137256

 

[Dlackie]

Thank you so much!