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<blockquote data-quote="Mojito" data-source="post: 465351" data-attributes="member: 13963"><p>Thanks very much for all the advice everyone. It's much appreciated <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p>The thing that got me is the apparent fusion crust. You can see it has a burnt black layer on the outside that I suspect has changed to a red/brown colour due to being exposed to the environment for a long period of time. Back in my initial research I found a picture of a small stone meteorite found in Australia with a very similar colouration. And it also has no sharp edges which is another indicator.</p><p>Also, unless the laws have changed since I last checked a couple of years ago, I should be fine to keep it as found it in Queensland on my own land. I believe in WA and SA they are property of the Crown. The laws differ for each state. </p><p>So with that in mind, the next step is to get it officially identified, and any recommendations you have on the best place do that would be greatly appreciated too. </p><p></p><p>Thanks again,</p><p></p><p>Moj</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mojito, post: 465351, member: 13963"] Thanks very much for all the advice everyone. It's much appreciated :D The thing that got me is the apparent fusion crust. You can see it has a burnt black layer on the outside that I suspect has changed to a red/brown colour due to being exposed to the environment for a long period of time. Back in my initial research I found a picture of a small stone meteorite found in Australia with a very similar colouration. And it also has no sharp edges which is another indicator. Also, unless the laws have changed since I last checked a couple of years ago, I should be fine to keep it as found it in Queensland on my own land. I believe in WA and SA they are property of the Crown. The laws differ for each state. So with that in mind, the next step is to get it officially identified, and any recommendations you have on the best place do that would be greatly appreciated too. Thanks again, Moj [/QUOTE]
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