The only occasion bubbling mayīe evident is with ' Oriented Meteorites'. These type of stones areĪlso usually quite light in weight. Similar to it and often of volcanic origin. They are most likely just pumice, scoria or something Stones that appear 'bubbly' are meteorites. Meteorites DO NOT have holes in the surface. Say within a kilometre or two! Notice the roundedĬorners in the fusion crust examples above. It could be possible that it broke on entry and more specimens Where the stones have large flat surfaces, One point to note is that they will usually Meteorites are rarely ever a ball or sphere type shape, but actually quite More fusion crust examples - click an image to Notice the Black Crust with faint flow lines & the different pale interior. It may look like a lump of rusty metalĪnd possibly flake at the surface. Irons that have weathered will rust andįorm a rusty oxide layer. Meteorites, when freshly fallen have a beautiful 'steely',īlue/black fusion crust. Ground they will often chip parts of the crust off. In the crust and will occasionally seem to originate from theįront and stream towards the back. "Flow Lines" where the surface has melted and looks to Meteorite which has been on the ground for sometime will be more Usually black, grey to dark brown in colour. When meteorites travel through Earth's atmosphere, theyįorm what is called a "Fusion Crust". * Click here for a list of meteorite densities -> Meteorites, usually abbreviated to "Irons" and are Even meteorites withĪ relatively low iron content will still seem quite heavyĬompared to Earth or terrestrial rocks of the same size. The stone 'heavy for it's size'? Because meteorites usually haveĪ large iron content they are quite heavy. There's still a very small chance it could be a Magnet, so read on and see if any of the other features are However there are still a lot ofĮarth rocks that will also attract a magnet, so this test is by If the magnet pulls towards the stone then Test is to dangle a magnet on a string and see if it is drawn The vast majority of meteorites will attract a magnet. The answer to this question is "NO" then it is Matter and will only conduct proceedings in a manner which Meteorites Australia supports the Australian Government and theĭepartment of the Environment and Heritage in this Send any Australian meteorite overseas which on occasion can beĭenied, reflecting the serious intent of the legislation. Including fines and/or a prison sentence. Doing so breaks Federal Law under the 'Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act (1986)' and It is illegal to send meteorites overseas that have been found in Australia. Information and/or photos for that particular specimen. Meteorite please see details at page end.įollowing a meteorite name may be clicked to obtain further If you are still not sureĪfter looking at this page or you think you do indeed have a There are still a number of things that may indicate you have a Guide only! A meteorite can only be termed so, when it has beenįormally classified by a recognised institution. It is important to note that this information is a Information below may help you to identify the 'potential You believe a stone you have may be a meteorite then the YOU FOUND A METEORITE? - If you've come to this page because Found A Meteorite? (Meteorite Identification Information & Help) - Meteorites Australia
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