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

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A hiker in Las Vegas discovered an 81.7g object while hiking, prompting inquiries about its nature. Initial assessments suggest it may be hematite or iron furnace slag, based on visible features like bubble holes and flow patterns in the provided images. One participant shared examples from their meteorite collection, indicating a passion for meteorites and related geological specimens. The discussion highlights the excitement and curiosity surrounding potential meteorite finds. Overall, the hiker gained insights into the object's possible identification and the broader interest in meteorite collecting.
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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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