How to Identify a Meteorite | A New Way to Museum

The sky isn't falling, but it does throw space rocks at us from time to time. Meteorites are pieces of rock and metals that have fallen and hit a planet's surface. There are three categories that scientists use to classify meteorites, there are stony meteorites, iron meteorites, and stony-iron meteorites. In today's episode, Dr. Laura Wilson will be showing you how to identify the three types, how we maintain our meteorite collection, and what we can learn from studying them.
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[@rawkinj6609]

I found a pretty big "rock" in a river in Quebec that is dark green and black, has a metallic sheen, feels greasy, is slightly magnetic, has many rounded edges that clearly used to be sharp. 7 inches across, 4 inches wide and very heavy. I cut a mini piece off the end with a grinder yesterday and it is all grey metal inside with one shinier silvery inclusion that I saw in my jewelers lens. It is not rock!?! Almost a slippery sheen, like I cut a piece of new steel but there is no rust on the rock anywhere. Can I post /send a pic ? Cheers

[@joygalastorre4152]

Very helpful and you can learned something about meteorite rocks.

[@BullProspecting]

Close up video of the pieces you are showing would had been great. We can't see it like you can.

[@user-lu3vj3sd9i]

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[@khoanhkhacvlog7295]

Very cool

[@emiliocuello8466]

muy bueno ..👍👍👏👏..saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

[@MarioSergioSantosOliveira]

😮😮

[@CatherineConcorda-oi6hk]

Good day! I'm her in Philippines I think I have found meteorite,I have found a stone it very heavy for actual size,very hard I think uncrushable I can see shiny part specially when you move the stone and I khow its not ordinary stone what would I do?

[@user-nu4pt2bb6i]

Great

[@Nazatech_General_Electric]

how can I send some file of collection I have here ?

[@BacGold]

Gostei muito dó seu canal é sou garimpeiro 🙏

[@mixme8655]

Thank you

[@SternbergMuseum]

You're welcome

[@MarioSergioSantosOliveira]

😊😊😊

[@aliaed6054]

I love your clear and succinct explanation . can I send some meteorite samples for identification ? from somaliland..

[@tomchristensen2914]

I found one while at property in west Virginia. It is a rusty color that is heavy but I don't think it is magnetic. It looks identical to pics I have seen of bigger ones. I thought it was iron ore as it is heavy for a golf ball size rock.

[@californiakayaker]

I'm green as heck but I did read that Meteorites aren't actually "magnetic" (are not magnets) but magnets are attracted to them. That is probably what you had meant ?

[@tomchristensen2914]

@@californiakayaker no I meant a magnet won't stick to it...

[@leondetectorismo4916]

Olá eu tenho um canal no KZbin: Leon detectorismo e nesta minha pesquisa, eu achei um ferro parecendo com meteorito. Pois como faço pra vende-lo? Obrigado!

[@conductivemeteorite]

Hi I'm a Filipino citizen you want to add your meteorite collection I have a superconductors iron meteorites contain of different platinum can lift to the magnet like a quantum can transmit electric power energy in any voltage

[@rafiuddin4228]

Can magnat stick to all kinds of meteorite

[@ossipparsalaw-cx3jp]

I have one in Tanzania East Africa how do I present to you

[@user-ob8hk9xq1p]

שלום לך ליאורה וילסון ....תוכלי לומר אילו סוגי מתכות ( מטאורים ) שאנם מתמגנטים .... תודה

[@amearttv]

Mam do you believe that there are some meteorite are not attract to magnet?

[@rafiuddin4228]

Wich kind of magnet we can use to identify of meteorite

[@SternbergMuseum]

If you are using a magnet to identify meteorites, you will want to use a strong magnet. Little cheap magnets will not do the job.

[@alejandrolopez2581]

Pls let us know how can we send you pictures of rock suspected to be meteorites. Thank you

[@edibarat8714]

I need your confirmation that Tektite&Libyan desert glass are not truly meteorites but formed together with meteorites at the same time.tq

[@SternbergMuseum]

Yes, if you would like to learn about Tektites, we just release a video talking all about them on our channel.

[@nixonsmateruby1]

Is it true that troilite patches is a sign you have a Meteorite?

[@nixonsmateruby1]

You have a pallasite, but what if you have a rock with big green crystals? If you cut a slice off of it, what would you call it?

[@stonescollection7703]

I found a stone and I think that it is a Meteorite. But I am not sure about it, can you help me to identify it or may I have your mail I want to send you a picture or video. Thank you...I wish you with all the best.

[@leonidaaguinaldo4513]

I have some metorite, can you buy them

[@lenawagner6405]

Interesting! A few months ago I saw a shooting star that came in at a very low angle, as it streaked through the sky, it burned in different colours of the rainbow, making me wonder if it was a meteor or a man-made piece of a satellite? It was the most beautiful sight while it was burning.

[@tardigrades3184]

If it was fast and colorful, it was probably a meteor. Satellites and rocket debris are typically orange like a fire and move much slower.

[@collectorrarecoinsphilippi9012]

i have 2 pcs meteorites how to sel

[@rafiuddin4228]

Did stony meteorite can detect with metal detector please inform me

[@SternbergMuseum]

No, they can not be detected with a metal detector.

[@rhondasisco-cleveland2665]

I just love how you let us see closeups of the meteorites. 🙄

[@nerimancosgun3460]

Bende de meteroite mevcut mıknatıs tutuyor ve üzerinde diamond parçacıkları var gözle görülüyor füzyon kabuğu mevcut

[@nerimancosgun3460]

7 kilo civarında

[@jamesburke6078]

Good try.... how about showing the things up close? Sure would help.... I'm trying to figure out if I have one...

[@abboudaldaher]

Hello, how are you? I have a number of stones. I think they are meteorites. How do I contact you?

[@jestoniacojedo6321]

How can identify meteorite at home

[@glipatience1123]

Am having mineral rocks how can I contact you please

[@SternbergMuseum]

Please visit our website for that kind of information.

[@mohamedsaleh508]

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[@mazenalmuohamad4513]

My dear, what about meteorites that contain a large percentage of aluminum, with twice the density than usual?

[@1Red40]

Mine is black and there's like cracks what are sand but not

[@user-pu5nn3cj3h]

How do we know stone with good gem's

[@inapellerin1462]

Hello ma'am please how can i contact you? I'm from Cebu Philippunes.

[@aurapong134]

Hi Ms Ina, asa nimu napa examine ang imu suspected meteorites

[@inapellerin1462]

@@aurapong134 ma'am good pm. Wla pa nako nadala sa museume ma'am kay layo kaayo ang manila dako kaayo ang gasto sa pamasahi..

[@inapellerin1462]

@@aurapong134 kung naa palang koy kaya sa pang gastos puntang manila gidala nana nako pobre man gud mi ma'am..

[@inapellerin1462]

@@aurapong134ma'am mo magnet cya akong gi buboan ug acido ni yellow iyang ang color sa naigo sa acido daghan kaayong ni gilak puti ug tapol ang nang gilak.

[@shadipahlavi]

Can u find such a stone that contains gold or dimonds???

[@user-mu4el7wb9g]

❤

[@kumarmunna5559]

उल्का पिंड हमारे पास भी है आदरणीय।

[@miguels666zavalaherrera6]

Tengo muchos meteoritos

[@rocelmaday9908]

Akung makuha na meteorite,may mga sedlak.yelow,selvir,block color.

[@merlinacuyos1277]

8 feet below the ground found the 40 kgs black and white rock

[@RolandoCamarillo-hz3dy]

donde puedo bender .I meteorito

[@lahcenkamal6295]

J'ai dès météorites a vendre maïs comment ça

[@merlinacuyos1277]

I have black and white rock 3 kg found in the eea

[@douglasparrow2003]

How can get my rocks looked at by a person in the field

[@Channel-qm2yd]

I like 🙏🙏👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰

[@lindinalvabrandao4344]

Que pena não entendo inglês!

[@user-xc2tm7ux7i]

Paano malalaman Ang meteorite paano ibibinta

[@markapuron4132]

💛🙈🙊🙉💯💯💯💯💯💯Thank you 💯💯💯💯💯💛

[@ananadnan2035]

Hello Laura.i want to talk with u.plz

[@miguels666zavalaherrera6]

Esa es condrita de 3 colores color vino

[@lindinalvabrandao4344]

Não tenho condições de aprender!

[@rocelmaday9908]

Marami akong ganyan na bato.

[@mangronaldotv8132]

I have upload one in YT channel @ Limahong's Time. My Meteorite.👍😊

[@aant190]

How do i sell my meteorites I had plenty Big and small

[@jonathanvaldez55]

Is Meteorite are Expensive

[@inapellerin1462]

How do i sell my meteorite big size..

[@joshdelross1194]

I have suspected I found a meteorite because it is rare and heavy it was like a fukang of China but it is white and had a square like dot green in it.

[@user-gd6hi8rh8t]

I have metoretes ston can you buying

[@anniesoucek8216]

Meteorite has smells. Meteorite are hard.

[@vangyang5179]

The black thunder stone lookalike The same color Black thunder Dimond Offer buying and selling $$$& Sale ???

[@samirshahi6836]

Maam i m from nepal and i think i have found a meteroite

[@user-lj1ib5pf4e]

Hi I’ve found a meteorite in my front yard

[@reynaldamaba6122]

I have a meteorite for sale from philippine

[@AliRaza-bu8hb]

Hello..I have a meteorites..you are interested?tell me please ok

[@jestoniacojedo6321]

I have a meteorite

[@cookingwithsirmikedeguzman4463]

How can I send the video of my metiorite i knew this metiorite is legit

[@jbparanom7139]

im hab a midiioraid my huse

[@planterssports5493]

i have a big one

[@meteoridmarketskystone]

Follow KZbin, Meteor market

[@JunardFrancisco-bl7xq]

I have 2 so how l Ll

[@georgetindall6125]

its to bad people dont know everything there is to know about metorites.

[@marcelocosta192]

TENHO um meteorito raro pra vender

[@alextan4403]

Who would like to buy a meteorite I have in my possession. Its weight is very heavy than it looks and magnet s is attracted all over it.

[@ziadziad-hp2tl]

sond is zero

[@crazytravler8261]

Hii ma'am I have also meteorite atone can you buy this. Please send me your contact. I m from UAE, it's rust colour meteorite.

[@Jamal-qy6xf]

Je viens de m'abonner care sa m'intéresse ci vous pouvez me laisser vos coordonnées merci vos services surprises

[@raregemstone.meteoroit6301]

HELLOO MY METEOROİTEN FRENDS MY KANAL LOOC MY METEOROİTEN END COMENT PİLİSE..

[@rafiuddin4228]

Can magnat stick to all kinds of meteorite