Identifying real and original meteorites - Most meteorites contain at least some metal

Most meteorites contain iron-nickel metal, which exhibits magnetic properties. Using a strong magnet, you can check if a suspected Meteorite is attracted to the magnet. If it is strongly magnetic, it could be an indication of a meteorite. However, this test is not foolproof, as some terrestrial Rocks can also exhibit magnetic properties. Meteorites that enter the Earth's atmosphere undergo intense heat and form a thin, black or dark brown outer layer called the fusion crust. This crust is a result of the meteorite's surface melting and recrystallizing during atmospheric entry. Look for signs of fusion crust, which can appear smooth and glassy or rough and textured. Be aware that some terrestrial rocks or human-made objects can have similar coatings, so additional tests are necessary.

Physical methods are the first step in the identification of meteorites, and up to 80% of accurate and reliable results can be obtained by using them. Also, you can first know which Stones cannot be meteorites in terms of appearance. The mineralogical, physical and Chemical characteristics of meteorites can help us to a great extent in identifying these heavenly bodies, but their definitive diagnosis requires detailed analysis and new methods. The possibility of finding meteorites, especially iron meteorites, is high in deserts due to their different gender compared to the surrounding rocks. Every year thousands of strange stones are found by ranchers, hunters and other people. All of them think that the stones they found are meteorites! But the fact is that less than 1% and only 1% of them can be meteorites. The properties of meteorite are: 

• Density: Meteorites are usually very heavy for their size, because they contain iron Metal and dense minerals.
• Magnetism: Since most meteorites contain iron metal, a magnet will often stick to them. Of course, in the case of stone-type meteorites, a magnet may not stick to them, but if you hang a magnet with a string, it will be attracted to the meteorite.
• Unusual shape: iron-nickel meteorites rarely have a round appearance; Instead, they have an irregular shape with unusual fingerprint-like holes on their surface, which is called Regmaglypt.
• Molten crust: Rocky meteorites usually have a thin crust on their surface that has melted while passing through the atmosphere.

Determining the composition and mineralogy of a suspected meteorite requires more advanced techniques, such as thin section analysis or laboratory testing. These methods can help identify the presence of specific minerals, such as olivine, pyroxene, or iron-nickel alloys, which are commonly found in meteorites. Consulting with experts or professional meteorite dealers who have access to such analytical tools can provide more accurate identification. Meteorites do not have many holes in them, but volcanic rocks have many holes in them due to the presence of gas. According to this issue, meteorites can be separated from volcanic rocks. Most meteorites contain at least some metal. Do you see the spark of metal on the broken surface of the stone? If you can see it, you've probably found a meteorite.

Regmaglypts, also known as thumbprint-like impressions, are often found on the surface of meteorites. These shallow depressions are formed by the melting and ablation of material during atmospheric entry. Look for characteristic regmaglypts, which can indicate a potential meteorite. However, not all meteorites have regmaglypts, and some terrestrial rocks may exhibit similar features. Meteorites are generally denser than most terrestrial rocks. You can compare the weight of the suspected meteorite to a similar-sized Rock of known terrestrial origin. If the specimen feels unusually heavy for its size, it could be an indication of a meteorite. However, this method alone is not conclusive, as some terrestrial rocks can have high densities as well.