The locals call it “Ghantsiis,” the “fallen star,” and believe it possesses supernatural powers. Even if that’s not the case, the Hoba meteorite does have features that make scientists scratch their heads. Imagine a giant, anvil-shaped rock falling from space. Most of us would expect a colossal crater, a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie. But what if this space rock … [Read more...] about Why the Hoba Meteorite Left No Impact Crater Despite Being Earth’s Biggest Space Rock and Chunk of Iron
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The Beauty and Scientific Significance of the Fukang Meteorite
The Fukang meteorite is one of the most remarkable meteorites ever found. Discovered in the mountains near Fukang, China in 2000, it contains large, gem-quality olivine, or peridot, in a nickel-iron matrix. The meteorite has been described as a "gemstone among meteorites" and has captured the attention of scientists and collectors alike. The Fukang meteorite is believed to … [Read more...] about The Beauty and Scientific Significance of the Fukang Meteorite
It turned out to be amazing when the cut surface of the meteorite was thoroughly polished
It is a picture of cutting the "Chinger meteorite'' discovered in 1913 in the Republic of Tuva, which borders Mongolia, into four pieces and polishing the cut surface thoroughly. The contrast between the surface and the cut surface is very surprising. The Chinger meteorite is an iron meteorite called `` ataxite '' containing 18% nickel. Currently, only about 50 meteorites … [Read more...] about It turned out to be amazing when the cut surface of the meteorite was thoroughly polished
Brilliant Polished Meteorite Provides an Intriguing Look into Earth’s Creation
When picturing a meteorite, we generally think of it as something that's jagged with a rough texture. Reddit user Isai76, however, recently shared something unexpected – a polished meteorite! It was posted in the subreddit called Damnthatsinteresting, a place that welcomes the rare and unusual. The shiny rock hardly looks like a meteorite at all, and it features brilliant … [Read more...] about Brilliant Polished Meteorite Provides an Intriguing Look into Earth’s Creation
This Meteorite Is Billions Of Years Old And Contains The Oldest Material Found In The Solar System
In Antarctica, a massive meteorite containing the oldest material in the solar system was discovered. The 7.6kg space rock discovered in December 2022 was one of the largest meteorites ever discovered on the continent. When the dark rock was discovered perched in the snowy white ground, it stood out effortlessly. A large meteorite of this size is extremely rare. Over … [Read more...] about This Meteorite Is Billions Of Years Old And Contains The Oldest Material Found In The Solar System