![]() If you need help identifying a rock or mineral found in Arizona try the. Please refer to their site for additional information.Īlways keep in mind that rocks and minerals must be examined in person for proper identification. University of Arizona Geoscientists can no longer help identify minerals or fossils. Water Rich Meteorite Linked To Mars Crust For the first time, scientists recovered celestial meteorites that have a definitive link with an asteroid from space. It contains 10 times more water than other Martian meteorites from unknown origins. These tips for identifying a meteorite were adapted from this excellent guide from the University of New Mexico Meteorite Museum. A small meteorite may be the first discovered from the Martian surface or crust. A dense rock that leaves a black or red streak probably contains the iron minerals magnetite or hematite, respectively, neither of which are typically found in meteorites.
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