Is this a meteorite?

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Hi All,

I found this on my family block in Queensland a few years back and have been meaning to get it officially indentified. Before doing so I was wondering if you all could tell me what you think? It passes the magnet and rub test. It is also completely different to the rocks native to the area. I havent seen anything like it since. It also seems heavy for its size at 392grams.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Cheers,
Moj
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Looks the goods but could also be fossilized Dinosaur dun, I would be happy with both outcomes :D
 
Yes, fingers crossed for a good result. I wouldn't sell it though. It would be such a blast to own something that came from outer space! Very cool! :D
 
Interesting reading there Ded Driver.
You learn something everyday...

But I'm still not writing off that rock on this thread. It looks similar to one on that information - just very weathered.

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MegsyB007 said:
Interesting reading there Ded Driver.
You learn something everyday..

But I'm still not writing off that rock on this thread. It looks similar to one on that information - just very weathered.

yep Megsy, its still possible!
its makes interesting reading sometimes, the unique minerals that some meteorites hold
 
Thanks very much for all the advice everyone. It's much appreciated :D
The thing that got me is the apparent fusion crust. You can see it has a burnt black layer on the outside that I suspect has changed to a red/brown colour due to being exposed to the environment for a long period of time. Back in my initial research I found a picture of a small stone meteorite found in Australia with a very similar colouration. And it also has no sharp edges which is another indicator.
Also, unless the laws have changed since I last checked a couple of years ago, I should be fine to keep it as found it in Queensland on my own land. I believe in WA and SA they are property of the Crown. The laws differ for each state.
So with that in mind, the next step is to get it officially identified, and any recommendations you have on the best place do that would be greatly appreciated too.

Thanks again,

Moj
 
Mojito said:
Thanks very much for all the advice everyone. It's much appreciated :D
The thing that got me is the apparent fusion crust. You can see it has a burnt black layer on the outside that I suspect has changed to a red/brown colour due to being exposed to the environment for a long period of time. Back in my initial research I found a picture of a small stone meteorite found in Australia with a very similar colouration. And it also has no sharp edges which is another indicator.
Also, unless the laws have changed since I last checked a couple of years ago, I should be fine to keep it as found it in Queensland on my own land. I believe in WA and SA they are property of the Crown. The laws differ for each state.
So with that in mind, the next step is to get it officially identified, and any recommendations you have on the best place do that would be greatly appreciated too.

Thanks again,

Moj
You cant remove meteorites in Qld either it's on your prospecting licence. :8
But Seriously who's going to leave a potential meteorite sitting there lol. :lol: :lol: Not me..Good Find hope it's real. :Y:
 
Thanks Smoky, I appreciate your support and comments. I hope it's real too. Also after some research online I don't the think rule you mentioned above applies in my case as I was not fossicking at the time of finding the rock. I was actually walking my dog and thought the rock looked unusual. I believe the laws your mentioned above relate to what you can and can't do when you undertaking the act of fossicking. The screen shot below of the QLD Fossicking Act 1994 (current as of 1 July 2016) explains this. Section 2 highlights that a person does not fossick if they merely pick a specimen by chance when doing something other than fossicking. I thought this might provide some clarification.

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Mojito said:
Thanks Smoky, I appreciate your support and comments. I hope it's real too. Also after some research online I don't the think rule you mentioned above applies in my case as I was not fossicking at the time of finding the rock. I was actually walking my dog and thought the rock looked unusual. I believe the laws your mentioned above relate to what you can and can't do when you undertaking the act of fossicking. The screen shot below of the QLD Fossicking Act 1994 (current as of 1 July 2016) explains this. Section 2 highlights that a person does not fossick if they merely pick a specimen by chance when doing something other than fossicking. I thought this might provide some clarification.

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Mate j would keep it to.. :)Fingers x it's real. :playful: Nice clarification to..I could use that :playful:
 
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Found this in the West last year..It was on top of a hilly range, and there wasnt a piece of ironstone within 3 km of it..It is heavier than you think it would be..Its got thumb prints, and the back is dished out..I recon it is a meteorite..?The top and third photo are of the bottom which is dished shape..
 

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