meteorite

Iron-rich meteorite candidate

Likely stony-iron or iron meteorite; exact classification requires chemical and magnetic testing

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Dark brown-black, rusty weathered surface with metallic-looking patches and possible rounded regmaglypts. Likely dense and magnetic; suspected iron meteorites commonly have Mohs hardness ~4–5.5, metallic luster, and specific gravity ~7–8, but these cannot be confirmed visually.

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Common name: Iron-rich meteorite candidate
Scientific name: Likely stony-iron or iron meteorite; exact classification requires chemical and magnetic testing
Category: meteorite
Identified: August 31, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

$0 if terrestrial slag/rock; approximately $1–$10 per gram for an authenticated common iron meteorite, with exceptional material worth substantially more.

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 from melted and differentiated asteroidal material roughly 4.5 billion years ago and reached Earth as a meteorite. The brown coating likely represents terrestrial oxidation; an iron-rich terrestrial slag or limonite-rich rock is also possible.

Uses & applications

Meteorites are valued primarily by collectors and researchers; iron meteorites may be cut, etched, and displayed. They have no typical construction use.

Geological facts

A reliable identification requires a strong magnet, fresh cut surface, density, nickel testing, and ideally laboratory elemental analysis. A visible fusion crust, thumbprint-like regmaglypts, and a non-vesicular interior support—but do not prove—meteorite origin.

Field identification & locations

Check for unusual density, strong magnetism, and a fine-grained metallic interior; avoid destructive tests before expert examination. Common finds occur in deserts and Antarctica, while terrestrial iron slag often has bubbles, glassy areas, or irregular flow textures.