I think that it might do a great deal to help weed out the meteorwrongs (or at
least the people who insist that they have a meteorite when it's a chunk of
asphalt) would be to explain that a necessary step for classification is a thin
section and tell them that, unless they have a thin section made, no lab will
bother looking at their rock. Point them in the direction of someone who will
charge a reasonable fee for a thin section (say, at least $150) and let them
foot the bill for wasting everyone's time. If you think their rock is
interesting enough, you can always help with expenses, under the table.
My 2 Bessey Specks,
Best!
Tracy Latimer
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