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Many thanks Peter and Caroline, I guessed that it wasn't a meteorite - but many thanks for confirming it. Makes a change from a pyrite nodule! Kind regards and many thanks Christine From: Peter Davidson [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 05 October 2017 12:23 To: Christine Taylor <[log in to unmask]>; [log in to unmask] Subject: RE: Can anyone help with this? Hello Christine I agree with Caroline - it is not a meteorite. Not sure what it is! Peter Davidson Senior Curator of Mineralogy Natural Sciences Department National Museums Collection Centre 242 West Granton Road Edinburgh EH5 1JA TEL: 0131 247 4283 E-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> From: The Geological Curator's Group mailing list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Christine Taylor Sent: 05 October 2017 11:32 To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Can anyone help with this? Hello, I have been sent this rock to identify - see attached images. It is not magnetic. The information that comes with it is as follows: 'Unidentified object witnessed falling from the sky - Oakley [Hampshire] mid-eighties by my wife. It fell with a whoosh and buried itself 12 -14" into a bank. It was too hot to touch and was left to cool before being dug out'. Can anyone help to identify it? Many thanks Christine Christine Taylor Curator of Natural Sciences Hampshire Cultural Trust Chilcomb House Chilcomb Lane SO23 8RB T: 01962 678189 [cid:image001.png@01D1812E.54FADB20] Hampshire arts and museums are operated and funded by Hampshire Cultural Trust. This independent charity champions world-class culture and exists to showcase, connect and empower Hampshire's creative economy. To find out more and get involved visit: www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk<http://www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/> [Email Banner]<https://www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/event/may-toys-be-you-1> We need your help to save the Galloway Hoard, but there isn't much time. Donate now at http://www.nms.ac.uk/hoard to secure the Hoard and unlock its secrets or text HOARD to 70660 to donate £5. National Museums Scotland, Scottish Charity, No. SC 011130 This communication is intended for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the addressee please inform the sender and delete the email from your system. The statements and opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of National Museums Scotland. This message is subject to the Data Protection Act 1998 and Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. No liability is accepted for any harm that may be caused to your systems or data by this message.