An Australian metal detectorist named David Hole made an extraordinary discovery that intrigued scientists and captivated the ...

As the name suggests, these are made of rock. Only about 6 per cent of meteorites in collections around the world are iron-rich – these are rare and rather special beasts. They are thought to ...

Meteorites are pieces of stone or iron that have broken off from asteroids and planets and fallen from space to Earth. Meteorites have great scientific value, and rare types of meteorites also have ...

"This has been a decade-long detective story, with each recorded meteorite fall providing a new clue," said one astronomer.

A mysterious "mudball" meteorite exploded in the skies above Costa Rica in 2019, scattering rare, water-rich rocks across the ...

In April 2019, rare primitive meteorites fell near the town of Aguas Zarcas in northern Costa Rica. In an article published ...

“Extensive examinations” involving scans and chemical analyses revealed that a single meteorite ... silver, rare stones, precious imported goods) indicate that meteoritic iron cannot be ...

Common iron meteorite prices are generally in the range ... Meteorites are a very rare commodity and are priced accordingly, but they are not expensive when compared to other rarities.

“The overall absence of wealthy implements (e.g. gold, silver, rare stones ... The items had varying levels of meteorite elements mixed with the other iron, researchers said.