I've had this rock from PopPop Point in my pitted graphite pile for a while and the more I looked at it, the more it looks like a meteor - something which I know nothing about (of course).

It feels heavier than it looks, it's not magnetic and was as rusty as heck when I found it.

What do you think it is?  Space rock or not?  Your opinion is important. Vote!

Cheers,
L82Play

Good point, Laurie 

Is it a meteorite or meteorwrong!

- don't forget to vote in the poll above 

NON-MEMBERS CAN VOTE TOO

Like I mentioned - this is a subject I know nothing about.

But thus far, I've learned:

1.) meteor has two E's in it!

2.) It is called a meteoroid before its impact and becomes a meteor when it forms a fireball in the sky

3.) A meteorite is a solid piece of debris that originates in outer space and survives its impact with the Earth's surface.

4. Only 2 have been found in Wake county.

Is this creek rock another one?

cheers,
r

Whoaaa-regmaglypts and chondrules - new terms to me! 

I looked both up and will now look for an opportunity to use both in a sentence and I bet few of my friends have ever heard of them either! Thanks, Scott 

I'll ask if Joe will cut the rock for me and we'll post the results.

In the meantime
- VOTE IN THE POLL ABOVE
- NON-MEMBERS can vote too
- Make your opinion COUNT

Cheers,
r

Hi,

Other than myself, so far only one other person thinks it could be a meteor(ite-thanks, Laurie).


Joe made a cross cut which didn't show us much other than it cut easily.  Then I brought it back home and cut it in half long-wise and here it is.

Anyone know what a chondrule looks like?

The polls are still open - it's not to late to vote!
- or change your mind
- NON-MEMBERS can vote too
- Your opinion COUNTS

cheers,
r

OK - an overwhelming 71%of the voters ruled it is NOT a meteor(ite)  <sigh>

But that won't stop me from looking! 

Thanks for your vote.

One last look.

cheers,
r