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Meteorite Identification & MeteorWRONGs
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1. The chance of finding a meteorite is exceedingly small.
2. The chance of finding a lunar or Martian meteorite is even smaller.
3. If you found a rock near a road or railroad track, then it is not a meteorite.
4. If you found it in a stream bed, along a river, or any other place where there are lots of rocks, then it is almost certainly not a meteorite.
5. If it has a thick rind or coating, then it is not a meteorite.
6. If the inside of the rock is the same color and shade as the outside, then it is probably not a meteorite.
7. If it is glass, glassy, or has conchoidal fractures, then it is not a meteorite.
8. If it is angular, with sharp edges or points and no smooth sides, then it is probably not a meteorite.
9. If it has a lot of vesicles (gas bubbles, holes), then it is not a meteorite.
10. If it has internal swirls or coarse surface flow features, then it is not a meteorite.
11. If a rock has a pattern that radiates from the center, then it is not a meteorite.
12. If a rock consists mostly of hematite, magnetite, or some other iron oxide, then it is not a meteorite.
13. If a rock has layers, laminations, or any kind of planar or parallel linear features, then it is not a meteorite.
14. If a rock contains obvious quartz, then it is not a meteorite.
15. If a rock attracts a magnet but you cannot see shiny metal grains on a sawn or broken surface, then the rock is not a meteorite.
16. Not all dimples are meteorite regmaglypts.
17. If an “expert” tells you that your rock is not a meteorite, then: Believe them.
18. If an “expert” tells you that your rock IS a meteorite, then seek another opinion.
19. If there is no fusion crust, then neither you nor I can identify a rock as an achondrite just “by looking” at it.
20. Learn when to accept the truth and move on to your next adventure.
Sourced from: Randy L. Korotev
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Washington University in St. Louis
www.sites.wustl.edu/meteoritesite
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I am Topher Spinnato, co-owner of Topherspin Meteorites LLC. I am an internationally trusted meteorite educator, importer, collector, and dealer. I am a proud member of the International Meteorite Collector's Association (IMCA #6236) the Meteorite Education & Trade Society (METS #6236), a “Pioneer Member” of the Meteorite Club, and I am also the President and Curator of MeteoriteVault.com. Sue, my wife, runs our company's client interactions most days. Sue is also an IMCA member, #7294.

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Great information. Taking my time and taking notes.

[@TopherspinMeteorites]

Glad it was helpful! Lots of information for people not scared to learn.

[@340wbymag]

QUESTION; @ 17;30 into the video, a ventifact is shown. What did the rock look like inside? Were there bubbles inside the rock too?

[@TopherspinMeteorites]

Sorry, we did not cut it open.

[@Curious_as_cats]

Thanks for another great video! What a nightmare with the shergottite you had evaluated. Did you buy it as a classified meteorite, or a suspected one? Hope you didn’t pay 4k for it 🙁

[@TopherspinMeteorites]

Bought as unclassified but with Italian lab reports. The seller and I have reached an agreement about a refund. THANKS for caring.

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Thank you so much for your heartfelt words! I'm honored to be your guide in the fascinating world of meteorite hunting. I'm glad our channel has been a valuable resource for your journey. From the basics to advanced skills, pricing, and shopping, we aim to provide comprehensive and reliable information and REAL meteorites. Your appreciation means a lot, and I'm excited to share more knowledge with you. Greetings to you from across the globe in Iran! At my company we say "Own Your Universe". 🚀🌍

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[@TopherspinMeteorites]

Ever since when? (ha) Thanks 👍

[@patrickcorbin8904]

Thank you for this documentation. Would it be possible to have a meteorite that is from Earth made by a previous impact?

[@TopherspinMeteorites]

Ah, the old boomerang terrestrial meteorite. Scientifically it is possible. But, yet unproven or discovered.

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[@TopherspinMeteorites]

I really have not a clue. Orbital dynamics is not my bag.

[@URL734]

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Thanks

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how to contact you sir i have some question about meteorite that i have..

[@TopherspinMeteorites]

Due to the hundreds and hundreds of requests I get, I can only help people who support me financially on Patreon.

[@____________2588]

All with fused crust of clay that turned blue inside all sliver and gold

[@TopherspinMeteorites]

Not sure that sounds like a meteorite

[@gesolgonantony8138]

Hi sir..I have fund stone attractive to magnet.color greey dark..like ah moon meteorite stone. Help me to verify this stone

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I only do rock identification for my Patreon supporters.

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Nice deal, Bro.

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I got hundreds from 20_40 ft down

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Wow, you seem to be a lucky person

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So where u from I've got hundreds of meteorites

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Merhaba bende 650 gram mars metoridi var size nasıl ulaşabilirim lütfen

[@TopherspinMeteorites]

I entertain all rock identification requests through Patreon membership.

[@aaronpaschal310]

Thank you so much for a great video. I’m always learning something new and the group is awesome to learn from as well.

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You are so welcome! I would love any Patreon support possible or please enjoy and learn away!

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Subscribed or JOINED?

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Yes sir. Patreon, Project Stardust since October 2023. Please let me know if you have me or not. Or if I’m on the right thing. Thanks

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I have really one, its fell down on my backyard,i have pictures

[@TopherspinMeteorites]

Let me know when you get it classified and approved in the Metbull!

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Its heavy, magnètic, i am her in oriental mindoro philippines

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Cool, good for you!

[@URL734]

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[@user-bk7tt7qg9n]

I think the slog you cant see the white material always see in real meteorite.my opinion only

[@TopherspinMeteorites]

I am not quite sure what you are trying to say?? Please use Google Translate if English is not your first language,

[@RaquelPatton-pb5kp]

However! If you can run your lights with a rock I would like to know where you found it. ASAP!💡🔋 So I can kiss my light bill goodby! Get hold of me my new friend..🕺(me all happy!) Lol can you imagine??? I'm just assuming they didn't send any video..,😏

[@TopherspinMeteorites]

HA! No, there was a video too. Really! It was years ago and I have no idea who & where. But, good laughs.

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It's beryl comes out melted sealed rolled cracked out cleaning

[@TopherspinMeteorites]

You will have to provide a timestamp so we know what you're talking about.

[@sarahgillum3869]

Poor guy

[@TopherspinMeteorites]

Thanks for watching

[@HoboMinerals]

I say there’s some good information on your videos, and if people pay attention to the REAL meteorites, they might actually find something.. Great video! Thanks so much!!

[@TopherspinMeteorites]

You are proof that people can learn / be taught with the videos and also find a community in fellow collectors. Glad to have you. I put you on screen for a brief second.

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[@TopherspinMeteorites]

Thank you. I have 400 other videos too.

[@abboudaldaher]

I have been following you for more than a year. I have meteorites in Turkey and I want to sell them

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Thanks for being such a huge fan and follower. Your backing is valuable to me. Please don't try to sell anything here. This is my company's channel - not yours

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No thanks. Did you have a question or comment about one of the videos on my channel?

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[@erneogalit4731]

I find meteorite, sir please help me to confirm if this is a true or not meteorite my own.

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Did you have a question or a comment about the video I work really hard on?

[@sabersaber1405]

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[@TopherspinMeteorites]

Please don't try to sell anything on my company KZbin page.

[@user-vh1mt7by4k]

He I have a many deferent meteorite who want to buy it

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Not here at all.