What is Meteorite
A meteorite is a solid piece of debris from an object, such as a comet, asteroid, or meteoroid, that originates in outer space and survives its passage through the atmosphere to reach the surface of a planet or moon.
Meteorite Prices In South Africa
JOHANNESBURG – For the first time in southern Africa, 20 meteorites will be auctioned off in Johannesburg on Tuesday. The meteorites were found in different parts of the world, some as long ago as 1837 and others in 2017. The rocks are expected to fetch between R20,000 and R500,000
How much is a meteorite worth in South Africa?
Nowadays surplus meteorites are made available to the public – their value determined by rarity‚ origin‚ preservation‚ whether their arrival on earth was well-documented‚ and their beauty. Some specimens sell for $2 a gram (about R25) to as much as $1 000 a gram (R12 500).
Can you sell meteorite in South Africa?
The Meteoritical Society will also mention your name as finder in published results. Note that meteorites may not be traded in South Africa this is, not bought or sold.
Are there any meteorites in South Africa?
The most visible of the 4 major meteorite impact sites in South Africa lies 40km north of Pretoria and is called the Tswaing Crater.
When did the meteor hit South Africa?
about two billion years ago
The Vredefort Impact Crater was formed when an asteroid struck Earth about two billion years ago in an area that is now the country of South Africa. At the time of formation, the crater is believed to have been about 300 kilometers across.