meteorite

Small metallic meteorite fragment (probable stony-iron or iron meteorite)

Unclassified meteoritic material; exact classification requires chemical and petrographic testing

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Gray-silver, irregular fragment with a metallic luster and apparent melted/flow-textured surface. Likely density is high and it may be magnetic; hardness and crystal structure cannot be reliably determined visually.

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At a glance

Common name: Small metallic meteorite fragment (probable stony-iron or iron meteorite)
Scientific name: Unclassified meteoritic material; exact classification requires chemical and petrographic testing
Category: meteorite
Identified: August 26, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

Unverified suspected fragment: $0-$20; authenticated common meteorite material: roughly $1-$10 per gram, with rare types worth far 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

Possibly formed in an extraterrestrial parent body and melted or ablated during atmospheric entry; age would generally predate Earth, commonly about 4.5 billion years. Identification is uncertain because metallic slag can look similar.

Uses & applications

Authentic meteorites are valued as collectibles, educational specimens, and research material; they have little industrial use at this size.

Geological facts

A genuine meteorite commonly shows a fusion crust, regmaglypts, metal flecks, or a thin section containing chondrules and nickel-iron. The pictured piece could also be industrial slag or a mineral specimen.

Field identification & locations

Test with a magnet, inspect for a thin dark fusion crust, and seek nickel testing, density measurement, and laboratory classification; avoid destructive acid tests. Common finds include Antarctica, deserts, and documented fall sites.