08-27-2014, 07:59 PM
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08-28-2014, 09:34 PM
Welcome to the forum. I look forward to seeing some of your finds.
09-01-2014, 03:27 PM
Welcome to the forum. Look forward to seeing some of your finds.
11-01-2014, 08:55 PM
Hey, thanks everyone. Sorry for the delay - I've been busy with some contractors and projects at my day job.
My first meteorite was found May 21, 2004 while detecting at a site called Franconia (south of Kingman, Arizona). I have found at least one meteorite each year since then, which is my long term goal. Most of the places I have recovered meteorites require a detector. I'll try to upload some pics for you.
I've marked it here.
My first meteorite was found May 21, 2004 while detecting at a site called Franconia (south of Kingman, Arizona). I have found at least one meteorite each year since then, which is my long term goal. Most of the places I have recovered meteorites require a detector. I'll try to upload some pics for you.
I've marked it here.
11-01-2014, 09:16 PM
WTG minador!! I wish I knew what I was doing per meteorites because I swear I find them out in the deep woods sometimes, little tiny things that ring up as nickel! But there's so much iron around these parts I can't tell. Got any secrets? And good to see you back!!!
Ed
Ed
11-01-2014, 09:17 PM
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The last pic shows this original stone, along with the largest I found in the area, 439g.
After making the first 4 finds (2 the first day, and 2 more at the same area 8 days later), I felt like I was walking on air for about a month! Finding a meteorite was always a dream that I didn't think I would have the opportunity to do.
Happy hunting everyone!
Mark
Thanks Ed. Here is a site that shows some basic tests. They appear to be given in order of simplicity. If your finds pass each test, keep going in order. http://meteorite-identification.com/streak.html
Unfortunately, about 1 in a thousand ends up being a meteorite. But it's fun to keep at it. Most places won't analyze your finds if you don't do basic tests yourself.
If you're ever headed out west, maybe I can let you know of a strewn field near by your destination.
Good luck!
~Minador
The last pic shows this original stone, along with the largest I found in the area, 439g.
After making the first 4 finds (2 the first day, and 2 more at the same area 8 days later), I felt like I was walking on air for about a month! Finding a meteorite was always a dream that I didn't think I would have the opportunity to do.
Happy hunting everyone!
Mark
Thanks Ed. Here is a site that shows some basic tests. They appear to be given in order of simplicity. If your finds pass each test, keep going in order. http://meteorite-identification.com/streak.html
Unfortunately, about 1 in a thousand ends up being a meteorite. But it's fun to keep at it. Most places won't analyze your finds if you don't do basic tests yourself.
If you're ever headed out west, maybe I can let you know of a strewn field near by your destination.
Good luck!
~Minador
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