Meteorites found in Minnesota may be worth more than gold

Chances are slim that you'll find a meteorite in Minnesota, since only about 10 fist-sized space rocks land in the state per year. But if you're lucky enough to find a rare one, University of Minnesota earth sciences professor and meteorite expert Calvin Alexander said it may be worth up to 20 times higher than gold.

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BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Jun 2, 2012

Chances are slim that you'll find a meteorite in Minnesota, since only about 10 fist-sized space rocks land in the state per year. But if you're lucky enough to find a rare one, University of Minnesota earth sciences professor and meteorite expert Calvin Alexander said it may be worth up to 20 times higher than gold.

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