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DaJe
09-19-2007, 06:41 PM
I meant to post thing a while ago. I found this strange looking rock thingy in my yard. I'm not quite sure what it is. Anyone know what to make of it? I have more pictures as well.





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calumc
09-19-2007, 06:49 PM
at a guess id say a meteorite (ive never seen one before tho!)
The outside definitely looks melted and there specs of iron ore in the middle. So my vote is for a meteorite
SgtM
09-19-2007, 06:51 PM
at a guess id say a meteorite (ive never seen one before tho!)
The outside definitely looks melted and there specs of iron ore in the middle. So my vote is for a meteorite

I've never seen one either (other than TV and the internets) but that's my first impression also. You just might have a gold mine on your hands there. I'd definitely be seeking out an expert and get their opinion.
DaJe
09-19-2007, 07:00 PM
It doesn't seem to be magnetic though. But not all meteorites have iron in them. It's just that it's more common, because they get through the atmosphere more easily.
Aero
09-19-2007, 07:28 PM
I don't think it a meteorite. While the crust looks like it came through the atmosphere, the inside appears to be some sort of igneous rock. It could be a meteorite, but I'm gonna say its probably not. Unless if your in a meteorite field.
Luke122
09-19-2007, 07:37 PM
Maybe its a fossilized turd. ;) haha

Definitely looks partially melted..lightning strike?
xRyokenx
09-19-2007, 09:21 PM
Looks like my lunch. I was wondering where I left that. :p

But yeah... it's not really rounded by going through the atmosphere, but it is burnt or whatever on one side... probably a meteorite. Random **** flies through space and most of it gets burnt up, but looks like you're kinda lucky, lol.
Mach
09-19-2007, 10:39 PM
I'd say clinker at first guess. Clinkers are a waste by-product of iron smelting. Look up Salisbury Iron Ore and see how close you are to the mines. Can you scratch the black?