What does a meteorite rock look like?

What does a meteorite rock look like?

Meteorites which have fallen recently may have a black "ash-like" crust on their surface. When a meteorite falls through the Earth's atmosphere a very thin layer on the outer surface melts. This thin crust is called a fusion crust. It is often black and looks like an eggshell coating the rock.

Are meteorites worth anything?

Meteorites are quite valuable, worth as much as $1,000 per gram, according to the LiveScience website. Kellyco Metal Detectors posted on eBay that it can sell for $300 per gram or more — meaning 1 pound could be worth $1 million. "Meteorites are rarer than gold, platinum, diamonds or emeralds.

Are meteorites magnetic?

Most (>95%) of meteorites (irons and ordinary chondrites) attract cheap magnets because they contain iron-nickel metal. However, lunar and martian meteorites contain little or no metal, so they're not magnetic. (Also, some terrestrial rocks contain magnetite, which is magnetic.)