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How to ID / Identify a Meteorite - Stone

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How to ID / Identify a Meteorite - Stone

5,389,251 views November 12, 2011 8:32

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In brief

You’ll quickly check if a stone is a meteorite using just a magnet and a file—no lab needed. This method works for field hunters and helps spot the rare genuine meteorites from the many 'meteorwrongs'.

Questions & answers

What tools do I need?

A magnet and a file—no other equipment required.

How rare are meteorites?

Only about 1 in 500 stones tested is a meteorite.

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In 3 simple steps, you can identify if a stone is a meteorite or meteorwrong. All done in the field while hunting, only requires a magnet, a file, and the knowledge in this video.

Far too many people think they have meteorites but don't know for sure. Here is the video to find out. And don't be afraid of bad news, only 1 in a 500 have a meteorite.

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OutofaBlueSkyMeteor published this 8:32 video tutorial on November 12, 2011. It has been watched 5,389,251 times on YouTube.

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November 12, 2011
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