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Originally Posted by CraigS
As an example, if I was to go and stick a magnet into the dirt outside my house, I'd end up with the magnet being heavily covered in what would probably amount to 'iron filings' (after analysis). I have no idea what the source really is .. but the evidence exists.
How can I pick out the samples (for analysis) from all of that? 
We need a home-style nickel detector !
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I'd use a microscope. I suspect micrometeorites are more rounded in shape, iron filings would have sharper edges.
Larger pieces such as slag are identified by a lack of fusion crust.
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Steven