--- product_id: 7326845 title: "Meteorite ID - Meteorite Testing Solution - The First Step in Meteorite Identification | Spot Test for Nickel" brand: "nickel alert" price: "S/.209" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Nickel Alert" url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/7326845-meteorite-id-meteorite-testing-solution-the-first-step-in-meteorite store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # 200+ precise tests/bottle Detects nickel ≥10ppm Results in seconds Meteorite ID - Meteorite Testing Solution - The First Step in Meteorite Identification | Spot Test for Nickel **Brand:** nickel alert **Price:** S/.209 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Unlock the secrets of space rocks with every drop! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Meteorite ID - Meteorite Testing Solution - The First Step in Meteorite Identification | Spot Test for Nickel by nickel alert - **How much does it cost?** S/.209 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/7326845-meteorite-id-meteorite-testing-solution-the-first-step-in-meteorite) ## Best For - nickel alert enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nickel alert brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Rapid Results:** See pink-red nickel reaction within seconds—no waiting, no guesswork - • **Long-Lasting Supply:** 0.5 oz bottle delivers 200+ tests—test every find without running out - • **Trace Nickel Detection:** Pinpoint even 10ppm nickel for confident meteorite ID - • **User-Friendly Application:** Squeezable bottle + simple swab method means zero mess, max accuracy - • **Essential for Collectors & Allergy Sufferers:** Validate meteorites or avoid nickel-triggered skin reactions with ease ## Overview Meteorite ID is a ready-to-use dimethylglyoxime spot test that accurately detects nickel at trace levels (≥10ppm) in seconds. Packaged in a convenient 0.5 oz squeezable bottle, it supports over 200 tests, making it ideal for meteorite enthusiasts and nickel allergy sufferers alike. A pink-red color signals nickel presence, guiding further professional analysis or helping avoid nickel exposure. Simple, precise, and mess-free—your first step to authentic meteorite identification. ## Description This is a SINGLE BOTTLE of ready-to-use dimethylglyoxime (dmg) spot test for nickel. The nickel test is pre-mixed and pre-measured for both accuracy and convenience. This reduces mess and inaccurate test results. Meteorite ID is safe and easy to use and it will not harm metal items. Meteorite ID (dmg spot test) is sensitive enough to detect the presence of free nickel at a level as low as 10 ppm. One bottle of Meteorite ID will provide 100 - 150 positive tests! Directions: Dab 2 drops of Meteorite ID on a cotton swab. Rub the metal item firmly for 15-30 seconds with the swab. A pink-red color on the swab indicates nickel. Make sure surface of item is clean of any dirt or debris. Do not reuse the swab. To demonstrate a positive test, test a nickel coin. It contains 25% nickel and will turn the swab pink (nickel is detected). Disclaimer: This method only tests for the presence of nickel and does not necessarily indicate the sample is, in fact, a meteorite. Further analysis by a professional assay lab is required to positively identify a meteorite. This test only helps eliminate object that lack the presence of nickel, which, will most likely NOT be a meteorite. Review: Works fine, but you MUST use vinegar on rock first - I’m giving this product 5 stars, but adding this review with instructions that ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT. Other reviewers have mentioned this but I’m adding photos and this is very important if you’re attempting to identify meteoric iron/nickel. The product doesn’t really work unless you add an extra step before doing the test. You can test a real meteorite and get a false negative. Here’s what you want to do: make sure the rock is clean. Then, dip a cotton swab into white vinegar and rub it on the area you’re going to test. Rub the vinegar on it for 15 seconds. Then, do the rest of the test exactly as the directions on the product tell you to: put 2 drops of the “Meteorite ID” chemical on a clean cotton swab and rub it on the area you are testing for 15 seconds. I didn’t try to wipe off any vinegar before using the test chemical, I just rubbed the vinegar on, then rubbed the test chemical and the difference was huge. I think the directions should include this step, but hopefully most people will see comments about it in the reviews. Review: Must have for those allergic to Nickel! - Yes, it looks pricey for a tiny bottle. But it works exactly as described and they tiny amount needed for each test will last for hundreds of uses. I have been highly reactive to jewelry, etc forever some after 10 minutes, some after a week of exposure. I've had a few things that were worn a few times and past the return date by the time I knew it was a problem. Even the smallest bit of metal. Bead necklaces, the clasps can leave blisters on the back of my neck. Rivets and snaps on jeans, buckles on watches can leave my wrist raw. Until this, my only options were buy nothing with any metal or return/throw out after the first breakout. I can't count the number of thoughtful gifts I've received over the years and not been able to wear! Now items can be tested before purchase, or at least while gifts are still in the package. ## Features - HELPS IDENTIFY METEORITES - 95% of meteorites contain nickel; specimens that do not test positive for nickel are likely not meteorites. - ACCURATELY DETECTS NICKEL - This solution accurately tests for even trace amounts of nickel at levels as low as 10ppm. - QUICK AND SIMPLE TEST - Squeezable 0.5 ounce bottle is easy to use and is sufficient for 200 tests; you will see test results within seconds. - EASY TO READ RESULTS - A pink-red color indicates nickel and warrants further laboratory testing for positive identification to validate your find. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | % Assay of Chemical(s) | 95 | | ASIN | B00K1J9FSI | | Best Sellers Rank | #194,619 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1,951 in Educational Science Kits | | Brand Name | Nickel Alert | | Container Type | Bottle | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (124) | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Weight | 0.2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Athena Allergy | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Nickel Alert - **Item Form:** Liquid - **Item Weight:** 0.2 Pounds - **Package Information:** Bottle - **Percentage assay:** 95 ## Images ![Meteorite ID - Meteorite Testing Solution - The First Step in Meteorite Identification | Spot Test for Nickel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51faIV9Wp3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works fine, but you MUST use vinegar on rock first *by K***N on February 10, 2023* I’m giving this product 5 stars, but adding this review with instructions that ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT. Other reviewers have mentioned this but I’m adding photos and this is very important if you’re attempting to identify meteoric iron/nickel. The product doesn’t really work unless you add an extra step before doing the test. You can test a real meteorite and get a false negative. Here’s what you want to do: make sure the rock is clean. Then, dip a cotton swab into white vinegar and rub it on the area you’re going to test. Rub the vinegar on it for 15 seconds. Then, do the rest of the test exactly as the directions on the product tell you to: put 2 drops of the “Meteorite ID” chemical on a clean cotton swab and rub it on the area you are testing for 15 seconds. I didn’t try to wipe off any vinegar before using the test chemical, I just rubbed the vinegar on, then rubbed the test chemical and the difference was huge. I think the directions should include this step, but hopefully most people will see comments about it in the reviews. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must have for those allergic to Nickel! *by K***. on December 9, 2017* Yes, it looks pricey for a tiny bottle. But it works exactly as described and they tiny amount needed for each test will last for hundreds of uses. I have been highly reactive to jewelry, etc forever some after 10 minutes, some after a week of exposure. I've had a few things that were worn a few times and past the return date by the time I knew it was a problem. Even the smallest bit of metal. Bead necklaces, the clasps can leave blisters on the back of my neck. Rivets and snaps on jeans, buckles on watches can leave my wrist raw. Until this, my only options were buy nothing with any metal or return/throw out after the first breakout. I can't count the number of thoughtful gifts I've received over the years and not been able to wear! Now items can be tested before purchase, or at least while gifts are still in the package. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works but pricy *by K***3 on January 31, 2017* Though this description promotes it as a meteorite test, it is more commonly used by people with nickel allergies to test for nickel in jewelry. For me, I needed to determine whether a finish on a piece was nickel plating or something else. It did successfully detect the presence of nickel. If you want to test jewelry or other man-made items, this is effective. If you want to test meteorites, I suggest you carefully read the product details and the usage advice given in some other reviews. Be aware this has a strong smell and is toxic. It is also overpriced, but it appears that's not due to the seller but the manufacturer. ## Frequently Bought Together - Meteorite ID - Meteorite Testing Solution - The First Step in Meteorite Identification | Spot Test for Nickel - Meteorites - Field Guide to Meteors and Meteorites (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pe/products/7326845-meteorite-id-meteorite-testing-solution-the-first-step-in-meteorite](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/7326845-meteorite-id-meteorite-testing-solution-the-first-step-in-meteorite) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*