Louis, or the University of California, Los Angeles. That site also has a very good page on identifying meteorites. For more information on meteorite authentication and testing, please contact the Field Museum, Washington University in St. Many images on this page are used with the kind permission of Jeff Kuyken, Secretary and. Members of the public are always welcome to bring rocks and minerals to our Bloomington office for more information, but the IGWS is unable to inspect or evaluate suspected meteorites. The Hangman's Crossing meteorite exhibits features that are indicators of meteorites. Despite their apparent similarity, pallasites and mesosiderites appear to have different histories. Mesosiderites contain small, bright, irregularly distributed metal flecks in a matrix of plagioclase and Pallasites have large (5-10 mm) glassy grains of olivine in a continuous matrix of Selected meteorite falls and finds, meteorite identification and photography. Stoney irons consist of about 50 percent nickel and iron and 50 percent silicate minerals. But they may also contain other mineralsĪnd metals, such as cobalt, copper, and zinc. Iron meteorites are mainly made of the nickel-iron minerals kacacite and taenite. Scientific information can be lost if the meteorite is improperly handled. Our goal is to provide a repository of high quality meteorite pictures as a resource for Scientists, Collectors, and Meteorite enthusiasts. Many tests needed to verify the identity of a meteorite should be performed by an experienced scientist, as much of the Welcome to Meteorite Pictures Achondrite Meteorite Photo Section. Pattern (see LaPorte meteorite image) is also further proof. A mixture of nickel and iron that appears asīright metallic flecks in a stone, or that makes up most of the object, also is a positive indicator. The Lafayette meteorite exhibits flow structures.Ĭhondrules are almost certain proof that an object is a meteorite. Indiana Geologic Names Information System Underground Coal Gasification Potential in the Illinois Basin Picking it up.Landmarks in Indiana Geology - A Timeline Ground following an observed fall, take a photograph of it before Is also important to record the time and the brightness, size and That is in line with the end point of the fireball's path and noteĬarefully your own position. Recovery of a recently fallen meteorite, you should note the exactĭirection in which the fireball disappeared. In addition, there are a few commercial firms that will charge a fee for examining and identifying suspected meteorites. You may try contacting the Geological Survey of your state, a local college or university or college or a local natural history museum. What to do if you think you have a meteorite? UCLA is not responsible for any unsolicited specimens and is not responsible for returning them to the senders. Meteorites from the general public will not be verified or appraised. No member of the staff is devoted to specimen identification. Specimens brought in person will not be accepted and will not be examined. Specimens sent in the mail will not be opened and will not be returned. UCLA no longer accepts specimens of suspected meteorites for identification. NOTICE UCLA NO LONGER ACCEPTS SUSPECTED METEORITES FOR IDENTIFICATION.
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