My answer is very simple - "we don't know until a reputable lab says
so".
I think that's a little extreme. There are certainly questionable
meteorites that need expert analysis, but most meteorites can be
identified as such with essentially 100% certainty by nearly anybody
with some experience in meteoritics, by simple physical examination
alone.
Chris
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Chris L Peterson
Cloudbait Observatory
http://www.cloudbait.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Redfern" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'AL Mitterling'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
<meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>
Cc: "'Thomas Webb'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 1:20 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] "How Do You Know It's A Meteorite"?
Hello All,
My answer is very simple - "we don't know until a reputable lab says
so".
If the questioner has need for further response I am glad to do so by
using some of the techniques described by our esteemed colleagues on
this list. If the individual(s) is rational and not in a lather about
how it is a meteorite regardless and the wealth and fame that is to
follow, this works pretty well.
All the best.
Greg Redfern
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