Man keeps rock thinking it’s gold for 17 years, turns out to be ancient Meteorite worth a fortune. Story by TOI Trending Desk • 6d. W ouldn't it seem like an episode out of fiction if a rock ...

Man Keeps 17-Kilogram Rock For Years, Thinking It's Gold – Turns Out It's A 4.6 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Worth Much More. Kaili Killpack . Mon, Dec 23, 2024, 12:30 PM 4 min read.

They can be made of rock, metal, or a combination of both, and often contain rare minerals and elements. Over 50,000 meteorites have been discovered on Earth, with 99.8% originating from asteroids.