Is this a meteorite?

I just found this stone in my garden under the earth. I have the idea if it is a meteorite, it is quite heavy. And he was never there.

Asker: Anita, 52 years old

Answer

Dear Anita

This website already contains many rocks that turned out not to be meteorites. Your stone unfortunately falls into the same category. Based on the shell-shaped fractures on the surface, it could be a limestone or quartzite. If the surface fizzles with diluted hydrochloric acid, it is a limestone. If the stone scratches on steel or glass, it is probably a quartzite or possibly a fine quartz sandstone. Based on the appearance of the stone alone, there are also other possibilities. The brown color suggests a fairly high iron content, which means that the stone can also be a bit heavy.

Answered by

Prof. dr. Robert Speijer

Geology – Paleontology – Paleoclimatology. You study geology in Leuven!

Catholic University of Leuven
Old Market 13 3000 Leuven
https://www.kuleuven.be/

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