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[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

From Universe Today:

Jul 21, 2004 - Researchers have found a new meteorite which they believe originated from Mars. The 715 gram (1.6 pound) black rock was discovered during a meteorite search in Antarctica. A total of 1358 meteorites were discovered during the search last year, but this one is unmistakably Martian in origin, according to scientists classifying the meteorites. Scientists from around the world are invited to request samples of the rock, dubbed MIL 03346, for their research. Perhaps it will be able to help clear up the controversy about whether life was found in that other rock from Mars.

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Now, I can't see where these esteemed Scientists can claim the origin of any external hunk of rock, regardless of the similarities of mineral composition. And until we get our grubby little human hands on a piece of Martian rock and split it open then these allegations just need to slow down.

[stargazer]

I agree with you on how can they say for certain it is a Martian rock with out knowing for sure what the ground is like on Mars. Without a sample that came back from Mars how can they be certain.

B

[MicroNova]

;D
I for one am an avid collector of rocks and maybe asteroids but as you say even if it looks like a burnt rock with a skin on the outside how do you get authentification without having to go to some college and fork out a grant?

I'm waiting for the little test strips that turn pink if it's from mars and blue if it's from Neptune!

Can you imagine.
Scape off a few grains, put it in water, apply test stip..... it Pink!!!!!!!

Oh my god it's we've gonna have a Martian!

Long winded joke

But sure wish they'd make them!