Top 20 Facts ☄️ Meteorite Identification ID & MeteorWRONGs (Did I find a meteorite?)
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- Meteorite Identification & MeteorWRONGs
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1. The chance of finding a meteorite is exceedingly small.
2. The chance of finding a lunar or Martian meteorite is even smaller.
3. If you found a rock near a road or railroad track, then it is not a meteorite.
4. If you found it in a stream bed, along a river, or any other place where there are lots of rocks, then it is almost certainly not a meteorite.
5. If it has a thick rind or coating, then it is not a meteorite.
6. If the inside of the rock is the same color and shade as the outside, then it is probably not a meteorite.
7. If it is glass, glassy, or has conchoidal fractures, then it is not a meteorite.
8. If it is angular, with sharp edges or points and no smooth sides, then it is probably not a meteorite.
9. If it has a lot of vesicles (gas bubbles, holes), then it is not a meteorite.
10. If it has internal swirls or coarse surface flow features, then it is not a meteorite.
11. If a rock has a pattern that radiates from the center, then it is not a meteorite.
12. If a rock consists mostly of hematite, magnetite, or some other iron oxide, then it is not a meteorite.
13. If a rock has layers, laminations, or any kind of planar or parallel linear features, then it is not a meteorite.
14. If a rock contains obvious quartz, then it is not a meteorite.
15. If a rock attracts a magnet but you cannot see shiny metal grains on a sawn or broken surface, then the rock is not a meteorite.
16. Not all dimples are meteorite regmaglypts.
17. If an “expert” tells you that your rock is not a meteorite, then: Believe them.
18. If an “expert” tells you that your rock IS a meteorite, then seek another opinion.
19. If there is no fusion crust, then neither you nor I can identify a rock as an achondrite just “by looking” at it.
20. Learn when to accept the truth and move on to your next adventure.
Sourced from: Randy L. Korotev
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Washington University in St. Louis
www.sites.wustl.edu/meteoritesite
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Great information. Taking my time and taking notes.
Glad it was helpful! Lots of information for people not scared to learn.
Excellent & informative.
Millions of thanks.Not long ago I accentally found a meteor.Soon I got interested in meteor hunting.Since april I have been searching for information around the job.Among hundreds of channels and websites I found your channel the best.The only channel in which one may find a wide range of authentic reliable comprehensive information-from basics and skills to pricing and shopping.
I'm from Iran.Persians say a short sentence to express their extreme appreciations.That's
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Thank you so much for your heartfelt words! I'm honored to be your guide in the fascinating world of meteorite hunting. I'm glad our channel has been a valuable resource for your journey. From the basics to advanced skills, pricing, and shopping, we aim to provide comprehensive and reliable information and REAL meteorites. Your appreciation means a lot, and I'm excited to share more knowledge with you. Greetings to you from across the globe in Iran! At my company we say "Own Your Universe". 🚀🌍
QUESTION; @ 17;30 into the video, a ventifact is shown. What did the rock look like inside? Were there bubbles inside the rock too?
Sorry, we did not cut it open.
Thanks for another great video! What a nightmare with the shergottite you had evaluated. Did you buy it as a classified meteorite, or a suspected one? Hope you didn’t pay 4k for it 🙁
Bought as unclassified but with Italian lab reports. The seller and I have reached an agreement about a refund. THANKS for caring.
Nice to see the slag.... Thank you..Nice channel! ❤
Thanks for watching!
It's so nice video to understand whats meteorite is,,❤
Awesome
Are we collecting them or are we harvesting them cause meteorite a, are VERY IMPORTANT MINERALS IN LIFES EXISTENCE FOR IT TO EVEN SUSTAIN LIFE AT ALL..... THESE MINERALS BEEN HERE BEFORE ANY OF US, MATTER OF FACT WE PROBABLY CAME FROM A METEORITE FROM ANOTHER GALAXY OR FROM EVOLUTION...
Thanks for your intriguing comment, @TamaraTorres-v7s ! The idea that meteorites may have played a crucial role in bringing important minerals-or even the building blocks of life-to Earth is truly fascinating. This ties into the panspermia hypothesis, which suggests that life could have been seeded on Earth from space, potentially via meteorites carrying essential organic compounds.
Whether we're collecting or harvesting, understanding these ancient space rocks can give us incredible insights into the origins of life and the very minerals that sustain it. It’s amazing to think that something as small as a meteorite might hold the keys to such big questions about our existence!
Keep pondering these big questions, and thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Meteorites gave us life's essential assets for living ,everything evolved from these compond elements that's what we call the periodic table , plants, animals, seashells, trees, DNA all compacted into a METEORITE, THATS HOW WE GOT HERE ON EARTH, OR EARTH STARTED
Thank you for this documentation. Would it be possible to have a meteorite that is from Earth made by a previous impact?
Ah, the old boomerang terrestrial meteorite. Scientifically it is possible. But, yet unproven or discovered.
@@TopherspinMeteorites How long it could stay in orbit before comming back down? 🤔Who know's rhat kind of thing?lol
I really have not a clue. Orbital dynamics is not my bag.
I think i have a meteorite that impacted in mexico.found in central California by the base of mount diablo
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how to contact you sir i have some question about meteorite that i have..
Due to the hundreds and hundreds of requests I get, I can only help people who support me financially on Patreon.
All with fused crust of clay that turned blue inside all sliver and gold
Not sure that sounds like a meteorite
I have really one, its fell down on my backyard,i have pictures
Let me know when you get it classified and approved in the Metbull!
Hi sir..I have fund stone attractive to magnet.color greey dark..like ah moon meteorite stone. Help me to verify this stone
I only do rock identification for my Patreon supporters.
I got hundreds from 20_40 ft down
Wow, you seem to be a lucky person
Nice deal, Bro.
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The great chanel ever since
Ever since when? (ha) Thanks 👍
So where u from I've got hundreds of meteorites
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I say there’s some good information on your videos, and if people pay attention to the REAL meteorites, they might actually find something.. Great video! Thanks so much!!
You are proof that people can learn / be taught with the videos and also find a community in fellow collectors. Glad to have you. I put you on screen for a brief second.
@@TopherspinMeteorites I saw! I watch your videos!!! Lol
I think the slog you cant see the white material always see in real meteorite.my opinion only
I am not quite sure what you are trying to say?? Please use Google Translate if English is not your first language,
However! If you can run your lights with a rock I would like to know where you found it. ASAP!💡🔋 So I can kiss my light bill goodby! Get hold of me my new friend..🕺(me all happy!) Lol can you imagine???
I'm just assuming they didn't send any video..,😏
HA! No, there was a video too. Really! It was years ago and I have no idea who & where. But, good laughs.
Hi Po sir pa help naman from Philippines. May nakoha akong .bato sobrang TIGAS parang meteorites ito baka naman toto o ito para may Pera naman kami maka Bahay napo. Kami Ng pamilya ko paano Po Makita ninyu esisent ko sana itong bato
There are rock hounding groups on Facebook that maybe able to help you for free. If you'd like to hire my entire crew to look at your video and give you our professional opinion, that cost $25 a month membership.
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Hallo sir I'm Karim this video very nice👍❤
I am going to be a supporter and join the group. I am new to the meteorite world, it is very confusing with the identification process of meteorites. You and your crew, and your lovely wife, have been very useful and knowledgeable. I appreciate everything that you do, and the many collector's and guest's you have on the show to teach and share the meteorite knowledge they have and the images of them you have been fortunate to share. Thanks going to everyone for the time and the information you have brought to help those like myself who are just starting to learn about meteorites. Your channel is the best for meteorite knowledge and images . You have a new Patreon supporter , I can't wait to see more great finds .
Thank you. I have 400 other videos too.
Thank you so much for a great video. I’m always learning something new and the group is awesome to learn from as well.
You are so welcome! I would love any Patreon support possible or please enjoy and learn away!
@@TopherspinMeteorites I have joined. And I’m very inspired. Again, thank you.
Subscribed or JOINED?
@@TopherspinMeteorites well , I thought I’d joined the $10 one, just to get the feel of things, the thoughts of upgrading later. Let me check on it.
Yes sir. Patreon, Project Stardust since October 2023. Please let me know if you have me or not. Or if I’m on the right thing. Thanks
Great crew, Great video, Great information👏👏👏
Glad you enjoyed it Thanks for subbing for over 2yrs publicly!!
It's beryl comes out melted sealed rolled cracked out cleaning
You will have to provide a timestamp so we know what you're talking about.
Its heavy, magnètic, i am her in oriental mindoro philippines
Cool, good for you!
Merhaba bende 650 gram mars metoridi var size nasıl ulaşabilirim lütfen
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Hola amigos les cuento que yo tengo uno como el que sale Enel minuto 18 del vídeo pesa como 3 kilos
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I have some meteorite
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I find meteorite, sir please help me to confirm if this is a true or not meteorite my own.
Did you have a question or a comment about the video I work really hard on?
I have been following you for more than a year. I have meteorites in Turkey and I want to sell them
Thanks for being such a huge fan and follower. Your backing is valuable to me. Please don't try to sell anything here. This is my company's channel - not yours
Need your help.
Need your money
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No thanks. Did you have a question or comment about one of the videos on my channel?
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He I have a many deferent meteorite who want to buy it
Not here at all.
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