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Likely iron meteorite (stony-iron or weathered iron-rich meteorite)

Provisional identification: meteoritic Fe–Ni alloy, mainly kamacite/taenite; exact classification requires chemical and petrographic testing

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Irregular gray-silver mass with yellow-brown oxidation, metallic to dull luster, and possible melted/abraded surface. Suspected meteorites are typically dense, magnetic, and much heavier than ordinary rocks; hardness is roughly 4–5.5 Mohs, with no obvious cleavage.

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Common name: Likely iron meteorite (stony-iron or weathered iron-rich meteorite)
Scientific name: Provisional identification: meteoritic Fe–Ni alloy, mainly kamacite/taenite; exact classification requires chemical and petrographic testing
Category: meteorite
Identified: August 21, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

$0 if slag or ordinary rock; approximately $1–$10 per gram for common confirmed iron meteorite material, potentially much more for rare or well-documented specimens.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

If genuine, it formed in an asteroid’s metallic core or metal-rich region and crystallized billions of years ago, commonly 4.5–4.6 billion years old, before surviving atmospheric entry. The image alone cannot distinguish it from industrial slag or a terrestrial sulfide-bearing rock.

Uses & applications

Authentic meteorites are valued by collectors and research institutions; iron meteorites may be cut and polished as display pieces. They have no significant construction use.

Geological facts

A strong magnet, unusually high density, and a fresh cut surface showing Widmanstätten patterns support an iron meteorite identification. Rust-like yellow-brown alteration is common in terrestrial weathering but is not diagnostic.

Field identification & locations

Test magnetism and specific gravity, inspect for vesicles, and seek a non-destructive XRF analysis; avoid filing or acid etching valuable material. If confirmed, common finds may occur worldwide, but provenance and laboratory classification are essential.