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Iron-rich meteorite candidate (possibly stony-iron meteorite)

Unclassified meteoritic material; apparent Fe-Ni metal with silicate matrix

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Dark metallic to earthy brown, weakly metallic luster, irregular fractured surface, and apparent oxidation/rust. The image cannot establish hardness, density, magnetism, fusion crust, or Widmanstätten structure; these are essential tests.

Identified August 28, 2026More meteorite →

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At a glance

Common name: Iron-rich meteorite candidate (possibly stony-iron meteorite)
Scientific name: Unclassified meteoritic material; apparent Fe-Ni metal with silicate matrix
Category: meteorite
Identified: August 28, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

Unverified candidate: $0-$20; authenticated ordinary chondrite or iron meteorite: roughly $1-$20 per gram, with rare types substantially higher.

Not an official valuation

AI estimate for general interest only — not an appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, provenance, and market demand. Verify with a professional before buying, selling, or insuring.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

If genuine, it formed in a differentiated asteroid and may contain iron-nickel metal mixed with silicate minerals, later weathering terrestrially. A terrestrial ironstone, slag, or hematite-rich rock remains a strong alternative; age cannot be determined visually.

Uses & applications

Meteorites have scientific and collector value; iron-rich terrestrial rocks are mainly specimens or aggregate. Do not cut or acid-etch it until authenticated.

Geological facts

Potential clues include unusually high density, strong magnetism, rounded flight-worn shape, and a thin dark fusion crust with regmaglypts. Rust-colored patches commonly represent terrestrial weathering of meteoritic metal.

Field identification & locations

Test with a magnet, compare density, inspect for a continuous fusion crust, and seek nickel/elemental analysis or a recognized meteorite laboratory; a streak test and absence of bubbles help distinguish slag. Common meteorite finds occur in deserts and Antarctica, but this appearance alone is inconclusive.