fusion crust
Compared with the other visible details in your photo.
Identify a meteorite candidate
from a photo
Upload one clear photo with the meteorite candidate clearly visible. We’ll compare visible details and show the most likely matches.
Choose a meteorite candidate photo
JPG, PNG or WebP · One clear subject works best
or drag and drop hereWhat this identifier looks for
surface regmaglypts
Compared with the other visible details in your photo.
metal grains
Compared with the other visible details in your photo.
interior texture
Compared with the other visible details in your photo.
Useful for
dark stonesiron-rich findsdesert findscut specimens
Keep in mind
A photo cannot authenticate a meteorite. Slag, magnetite, and industrial debris are common lookalikes; laboratory testing is required for confirmation.
A focused photo analysis
What a clear photo can reveal
The Meteorite Identifier compares the visible subject with clues selected specifically for meteorite candidates. That focused approach keeps the result relevant to this topic instead of returning a generic image description.
It examines fusion crust, surface regmaglypts, metal grains, interior texture. The result may include likely names, descriptive evidence, contextual information, and confidence when that field is part of the topic’s verified response format.
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Core visual clues
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fusion crust
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surface regmaglypts
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metal grains
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interior texture
How this result is built
A method tuned to meteorite candidates
Signals considered
The topic configuration asks the model to compare the visible evidence that matters for this subject.
Structured result
The response must fit the verified schema for this identifier instead of returning an open-ended image description.
Limits and next steps
A photo cannot authenticate a meteorite. Slag, magnetite, and industrial debris are common lookalikes; laboratory testing is required for confirmation.
Confidence, when shown, is a model estimate—not a calibrated probability or professional confirmation.
Questions
Before you upload
How do I use the Meteorite Identifier?＋
Choose one clear photo with the meteorite candidate clearly visible, wait for it to be prepared in your browser, and select “Identify this photo.” The result compares the visible details with likely matches.
What details does the Meteorite Identifier analyze?＋
It focuses on fusion crust, surface regmaglypts, metal grains, interior texture. Clear, well-lit photos with the subject filling most of the frame usually provide the most useful result.
How reliable is a result from the Meteorite Identifier?＋
A photo result is a starting point, not a guaranteed determination. Image quality, angle, missing context, lookalike subjects, and regional variation can all affect the match.
What should I know before relying on this result?＋
A photo cannot authenticate a meteorite. Slag, magnetite, and industrial debris are common lookalikes; laboratory testing is required for confirmation.