Meteorite identifier · Experimental
Check a possible meteorite against alternatives.
Most suspected meteorites turn out to be terrestrial. We compare against common explanations and field context.
Add 1–5 photos of one specimen
JPEG, PNG or WebP · up to 10 MB each · 30 MB per scan
Optional details you know first-hand
Tell us what you measured yourself, what someone told you, and what a report says — we keep these separate.
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Features that may help
- Fusion crust
- Regmaglypts (thumbprints)
- Metal flecks
Common confusions
- Slag
- Magnetite and hematite
- Basalt
What a photo can't conclude
- Meteorite classification
- Value
Questions
How do I confirm a meteorite?
Confirmation requires laboratory analysis, typically through a recognised institution.