Red Stone Meteorite?

[Jturk76]

I am in Central Texas. I have attached a photo of what I believe may be a stone meteorite. It does not adhere to a magnet. It is very heavy in comparison to other rocks of it's size. It has metallic flecks.

Any assistance in identifying this rock would be much appreciated.

 

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[Rific]

Oh man is it pretty! Id sure like to know too!

 

[Jturk76]

Me too. I am surprised the experts have not chimed in. Maybe it's not worth the time because it's likely just a rock!

 

[Terry Soloman]

The experts are laughing too hard to type. It's "Leaverright."

 

[Jturk76]

The experts are laughing too hard to type. It's "Leaverright."

Terry, since you typed, I guess you're not an expert. Thanks for the commentary mule butt.

 

[Seek Ye First]

It's fossilized dinosaur poop from a T-Rex who just scoured a caveman's crops. You can clearly see the kernels of corn stuck in the poop!!

 

[Jturk76]

Thanks for the kernel of information! Keep it coming!

 

[Indian Steve]

Terry's comment is from one of TreasureNets most knowledgeable Meteorite Hunters. I would listen to him and not be rude.

 

[Jturk76]

I am basing my response on Terry's own disqualifying comment. There was no substance to listen to. Just a weak attempt to be condescending and unnecessary. No big deal.

 

[Terry Soloman]

I am basing my response on Terry's own disqualifying comment. There was no substance to listen to. Just a weak attempt to be condescending and unnecessary. No big deal.

I'm sorry you are disappointed and offended Jturk76. Anyone, and I do mean anyone, that slaps a photo of a rock up on an internet forum and expects to get a determination as to whether it is a meteorite or not is only kidding themselves. Take your terrestrial rock to a college geology department, and let the professor tell you what I already have. Again, I'm sorry you felt the need to attack me personally, but facts are facts, and your rock is, well, a rock.

 

[galenrog]

I have to agree with the above assessment from Terry.

Having said that, I still need to ask the question: What are the specific characteristics of this rock that lead you to believe it may be a meteorite?


Time for more coffee.

 

[Jturk76]

Thanks for the replies. I had not thought much of the rock initially, except that it was pretty cool. Not until a friend mentioned that it looked like some of the meteorites he had recently seen in person at auction houses. It looks as if it's been heated up. It appears to have a thin crust and the rocks on the surface are melted into it. It does not appear to have any air pockets. It is heavily dotted with what look like chondrites. I am solely basing that on pics of chondrites. The shape is very aerodynamic. It is 9.5" long, 4" wide, and 2" thick. It weighs 5.5 lbs per my digital scale. Much heavier than other rocks I weighed of comparable size. I am working on an appointment with the local university's geology department for further identification. Could be slag but I tried a few magnets on it and none seem to be attracted.

 

[galenrog]

That evaluation is a good start, as far as critical thinking goes. The description you give, however, also describes a great number of terrestrial rocks, particularly metamorphic.

If you have interest in learning about meteorites, please get a few good guides. I would refrain from web sites and YouTube as a source of information, at least for a while. There are way too many amateurs out there who do not know what they are talking about. If you follow this section of the forum long enough, you will see what I mean.

For the matter at hand, ask a qualified professional to take a peek. Some geologists will be able to give you a qualified opinion, some won't, so you will have to do a little homework on who to take it to.


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[Jturk76]

Thank you for the response and information. I have reached out to the University of Texas regarding identification. My property also has significant signs of Paleo activity and prehistoric life. So far I've observed countless ocean life fossils, coral beds, petrified bone weighing well over 100 lbs, etc. Two of my fireplaces were built out of much of that. Not meteorites, but definitely more to learn about. I suspect it won't be a wasted trip to Austin either way.

 

[Terry Soloman]

My Niece goes to school in Austin. Great town. I never knew the original Whole Foods, was in Austin.

 

[Jturk76]

Yep, it's the center of the universe for some Austinites. It's a cool town. Love kayak fishing the river, great scenery on any day.

 

[galenrog]

Nice airport, but the road out there has been under construction since before the grandkids were born. I prefer the other Austin. The one in Nevada. Turquoise, gold, silver, antelope, bighorn sheep, hot springs. And a slower pace.

Time for coffee.

 

[bone2stone]

Interesting specimen.
Fossilized alluvial deposit (conglomerate) replaced with iron oxide, broken of main body of deposit tumbled
re-deposited, oxidized re-tumbled and finally picked up by you.
Nice specimen pretty color and good to use as example of naturally cemented stone.

Bone2stone

 

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