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 Post subject: Meteorite?
PostPosted: Mon Dec 30, 2019 5:54 am 
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What is this... may include another one in the pictures.. from space? The metal showing is from a grinder that I used on it. Thanks


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 Post subject: Re: Meteorite?
PostPosted: Mon Dec 30, 2019 1:07 pm 
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So, the metallic luster does not come from the specimen, but the grinder you used?
I'm unclear.


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 30, 2019 2:02 pm 
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https://xkcd.com/1723/


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 30, 2019 8:16 pm 
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Very useful. Thanks, David. :smt112


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No fusion crust, no signs of molten glass with having sharp edges, doesn't look like a meteorite. Get it checked from a lab you or might be lucky in case.


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