meteorite

Possible iron meteorite

Fe–Ni iron meteorite, possibly an ordinary chondrite or weathered iron-rich specimen

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Small, dark gray-black, irregularly rounded specimen with metallic-looking golden inclusions and a weathered surface. Suspected iron meteorites are dense, magnetic, and typically Mohs 4–5.5; a visible metal sheen or streak may occur, but the image alone cannot confirm composition.

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At a glance

Common name: Possible iron meteorite
Scientific name: Fe–Ni iron meteorite, possibly an ordinary chondrite or weathered iron-rich specimen
Category: meteorite
Identified: September 10, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

$0 if ordinary terrestrial material; approximately $20–$200 for a small authenticated common meteorite, potentially more for rare classified material.

Not an official valuation

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

If meteoritic, it formed in an asteroid’s metallic core or primitive parent body over 4.5 billion years ago, then reached Earth as a meteorite. Terrestrial iron-rich slag, basalt, or sulfide ore can look similar.

Uses & applications

Meteorites are primarily collectible and used for education or research; they have little industrial use at this size. Value depends strongly on verified extraterrestrial origin, classification, and provenance.

Geological facts

A true iron meteorite commonly shows a fusion crust and, after polishing and etching, Widmanstätten patterns. The apparent yellow patches could also be terrestrial sulfides or metal-bearing slag.

Field identification & locations

Test with a strong magnet, inspect for unusual density, and avoid destructive testing; definitive identification requires nickel analysis and laboratory examination. Common look-alikes include slag, magnetite, pyrite-bearing rock, and basalt.