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A Lake County resident found this rock 30 years ago on his desert property. He would like to know if it is a meteorite or, if not, what type of rock ...
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Meteorite? #133552
Asked June 11, 2013, 2:57 PM EDT
A Lake County resident found this rock 30 years ago on his desert property. He would like to know if it is a meteorite or, if not, what type of rock it might be. It weighs 4.59 lbs, and is not magnetic.
Lake County Oregon
Expert Response
OSU Extension does not currently have a specialist in this area. However, Portland State University in Portland, Ore., is home to the Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory. Their website has a significant amount of information regarding meteorite identification and research. It even includes a page titled, "Think you've got a meteorite?" with detailed information on identification protocol and how to contact their staff. Check it out at, http://meteorites.pdx.edu/, and good luck. Thank you for using our 'Ask Our Expert' system.
