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(These are only possible IL meteorites, testing is still in progress. I consider them meteorwrongs until proven otherwise.)

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    These are all stones that I found in Illinois, most were found in LaSalle County. The specimens on this page are ones that I think might be meteorites. They will have samples taken from each and sent off for testing so they can verified as meteorites/wrongs. I will post any info I find out about them in the forum Here. I found all of them in Illinois. Most were in LaSalle County.

ILFR001

     This one was found in water. This is a very nice looking with green inclusions, lots of chondrules, and some tannish material that looks like wood glue. I only have 7 gr. of this material. This one was found underwater using the meteorite fishing method,  with very strong neodymium magnets.

ILFR002

     This one was also found in water.  I have about 200 gr. of this material. This one has lots of "chondrules" and a mostly black matrix with lots of metal flecks. They were all totally submersed under water, They were found with very strong neodymium magnets.

I have been told by multiple people that this resembles a Martian meteorite. I found it along the river banks of the Illinois River. It looks like an oriented stone meteorite. I believe I may have this one sent for a chem analysis, if that does not exclude it I will then send it to be authenticated. But I would not bet farm on it being a meteorite, but you never know. I feel obligated to, since I have so many people tell me they think I should have it tested.

Last Updated on 07/21/09 by Joe K

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