The names, types and dates of the five documented Idaho finds are given below. Hayden Creek Iron 1895 2. Oakley Iron 1926 3. Parma Canyon Iron 1940 4. Jerome Chondrite 1954 5.
Meteorites are rare and scientifically important discoveries.
Both types are heavier than most normal rocks and will attract a magnet, although some stones may not attract it very strongly. A few very rare stones, such as the famous Martian meteorites, contain no metallic iron at all, will not attract a magnet, and may closely resemble Earth rocks. Freshly fallen meteorites of all types will usually have a smooth, black surface. Weathering soon turns this crust to a rusty brown color like the weathered surface of Wilder. Meteorites never contain abundant gas bubbles or have porous or spongy textures.