Meteorite Identifier
from a photo

Compare fusion crust, surface regmaglypts, metal grains, and other visible clues to find the most likely meteorite candidate.

Start with one clear photoTopic-specific analysisFocused photo tool

Photo identifier

Upload a photo

Photo tool

Choose your meteorite candidate photo

Use a clear JPG, PNG, or WebP photo. One subject works best.

or drag and drop here

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

Read the full methodology
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Signals considered

The topic configuration asks the model to compare the visible evidence that matters for this subject.

fusion crustsurface regmaglyptsmetal grainsinterior texture
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Structured result

The response must fit the verified schema for this identifier instead of returning an open-ended image description.

NameClassificationDescriptionConfidenceCompositionFormationHardnessCharacteristics
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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.