Is it a Meteorite? Las Vegas Hiker Finds 81.7g Object

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The discussion revolves around an object found by a hiker in the Las Vegas desert, weighing approximately 81.7g and measuring about 1.85 inches across. Participants are speculating on the nature of the object, considering whether it could be a meteorite or another material, such as iron furnace slag or hematite.

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  • One participant suggests that the object may be hematite or iron furnace slag, citing the presence of bubble holes and flow patterns visible in the provided images.
  • Another participant shares examples from their collection of iron meteorites, indicating a personal interest in meteorites and related materials.
  • There is an acknowledgment of the excitement surrounding meteorites and a light-hearted exchange about the allure of collecting such items.

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Participants have not reached a consensus on the nature of the object, with multiple competing views regarding its classification as either a meteorite or slag material.

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Participants reference specific images to support their claims, but there is no detailed analysis or definitive identification of the object, leaving the discussion open-ended.

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Individuals interested in meteorite identification, rock and mineral collecting, or those curious about the characteristics of various geological materials may find this discussion relevant.

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I was hiking today in the desert in Las Vegas and I came across this. It weighs about 81.7g and feels pretty heavy for its size which is about 1.85in across the longest distance.
What do you think it is?
 

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kolleamm said:
What do you think it is?

Greetings
Looking through the pic's and in particular #5 and #6 ( img 0143 and 0144)
My first thoughts are hematite or iron furnace slag. All the bubble holes and the style of flow that can be seen on those pic's
is the giveaway particularly for it being furnace slagcheers
Dave
 
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davenn said:
Greetings
Looking through the pic's and in particular #5 and #6 ( img 0143 and 0144)
My first thoughts are hematite or iron furnace slag. All the bubble holes and the style of flow that can be seen on those pic's
is the giveaway particularly for it being furnace slagcheers
Dave
Thanks for the help! Well at least I learned something today lol
Also cool meteorites you got there!
 
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kolleamm said:
Thanks for the help! Well at least I learned something today lol
Also cool meteorites you got there!

You are welcome :smile:
meteorites ( and rocks minerals and fossil collecting are serious passions of mine for the last 50 yrs)
Meteorites mainly for the last 30 years

Always feel free to ask, I will help out in whatever way I can

Dave
 
davenn said:
Some examples of iron meteorites
(from my own collection)
I swear you are doing this to add to my temptations ! They are very exiting things.
 
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sophiecentaur said:
I swear you are doing this to add to my temptations ! They are very exiting things.

Give into it, there's a lot worse things you could be addicted to :smile:
 
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