EDUCATION

The first test shows that fusion crust is not present.

We have filled out the start of our test table below.

Matches meteorite properties?   Yes   No  Presence of fusion crust       X  Presence of shiny metal          Presence of regmaglypts          Attracted to magnet          Density greater than typical Earth rock          Presence of chondrules

The next test is to look for the presence of metal.

Metal: most meteorites contain iron metal, which does not occur naturally in Earth rocks.

 

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