Jan 2, 2025 · Gold prospector finds 4.6 billion-year-old meteorite in Maryborough, Victoria: scientists unlock its cosmic secrets.

The researchers argue that the Maryborough meteorite is much rarer than gold, making it far more valuable to science. It's one of only 17 meteorites ever recorded in the Australian state of …

Dec 28, 2024 · Initially mistaken for a gold-bearing rock, the 17-kilogram meteorite was revealed to be an extraordinary scientific specimen, offering insights into the origins of the Solar System.

Mar 18, 2025 · Years after unearthing an unusual rock, David Hole found with the help of experts at the Melbourne Museum that a rock he found was a rare 4.6 billion-year-old meteorite. While …

Apr 5, 2025 · In 2015, Hole came across a heavy rock with a reddish coloration resting in yellow clay while out on a gold prospecting trip. But there was no way Hole could have known at the …

Nov 30, 2024 · An Australian man's search for gold led to the discovery of a rare 4.6-billion-year-old meteorite, offering insights into the solar system's ancient history.

Dec 28, 2024 · A man in Australia stumbled upon a large, mysterious rock while hunting for gold near Maryborough in 2015. The rock, which he later discovered was a rare 4.6 billion year old …

Dec 2, 2024 · While gold has historically been the symbol of wealth, in the scientific community, meteorites are considered far more precious. As Henry put it, “ Meteorites provide the …

Jan 7, 2026 · Discover the incredible story of a man who kept a 17-kilogram rock thinking it was gold, only to find out it was a priceless 4.6-billion-year-old meteorite. Learn what makes …

Meteorite The 60-tonne (66-short-ton; 130,000-pound), 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) Hoba meteorite in Namibia is the largest known intact meteorite. [1] A meteorite is a rock that originated in outer …