Saed News: An expert from Isfahan University of Technology said that experts have confirmed the authenticity of a 200-gram meteorite found by farmers near Mobarakeh.
According to the social service of Saed News, quoting from Haft Sobh, Raouf Rahimzadeh, an expert from the Electron Microscopy Laboratory at Isfahan University of Technology, confirmed the authenticity of a meteorite sample in this laboratory. He stated, "Before the broadcast of the popular series Peytakht, our center had routinely examined various types of precious stones and meteorites using an electron microscope. However, in recent days, following the airing of this series, the number of visits to our center for the examination of stones found by citizens has significantly increased, most of which turn out to be ordinary stones."
He added, "Recently, a sample, along with several other precious stones, was sent by Dr. Maki Zadeh, a distinguished professor of geology at Isfahan University. After a thorough scientific examination in the laboratory, it was confirmed that the object is a meteorite."
Rahimzadeh continued, "This meteorite, weighing approximately 200 grams, is the closest meteorite discovered in Isfahan. It was found by farmers near Mobarakeh and appears to have originated from a region between Mars and Uranus."
The metallurgy specialist from Isfahan University of Technology also commented on the material value of such stones, stating, "Contrary to popular belief, there is no evidence of precious elements such as gold, silver, or rhodium (the most expensive metal) in meteorites. The material value of these objects is due to their potential for scientific study and space-related research."
He also referred to electron microscope images of the discovered meteorite, saying, "The structure of this stone is made up of a matrix rich in light elements like silicon and magnesium, with islands of heavier elements like iron and nickel."
Rahimzadeh emphasized, "A noteworthy feature of this stone is the presence of phases of elements that are not found on Earth, including iron oxide containing a specific amount of nickel."
He further explained, "Geologists believe this phase could have formed as a result of a reaction between this component and extraterrestrial water present in space."
It is worth noting that the last meteorite found near Isfahan was discovered around the Gavkhouni Wetland. Citizens are advised that when encountering such specimens, rather than relying on non-experts, they should visit scientific and academic centers to verify the authenticity of the stone.
