on 22-08-2014 11:27 AM
One for Ufo:
A Murray Bridge man claims he has found a meteorite that's worth more than a million dollars.
7News had the rare rock examined by an expert, and the results are out of this world.
The South Australian pensioner who found the heavy rock doesn't want to be identified, fearing he will be targeted by thieves.
He discovered it while four wheel driving with mates and said: “I just knew it was something special as soon as I saw it, you know the way it was glowing at me.”
7News invited Adelaide University geologist Vic Gostin to give his unbiased opinion.
Our expert said: “I'm impressed - the criteria for a meteorite that I'm familiar with, having a very thin skin which shows that it's been molten, it's glassy.
He says, in terms of rarity, it could be in the top point one per cent of all meteorites found.
“The value increases the more rare it becomes and this looks like a pretty rare one.”
The owner also claims there is an alien cast in the stone.
He added: There's an arm on each side, you'll be able to see a leg as well, a little body here with a head.
“Where in the world do you know a meteorite with a hall mark of a martian on it?”
He is now ready to travel the world to find the highest bidder.
“Definitely open to offers and if it's a good enough offer, you bring your suit case and you can take the rock with.”
It does look a bit like an alien doesn't it?
on 22-08-2014 11:47 AM
Looks more like Jesus........
on 22-08-2014 11:57 AM
definite proof . absolutely no doubt at all.. all my years of doubting and scoffing are an embarrassment to me now .
on 22-08-2014 12:24 PM
@anga_dors wrote:definite proof . absolutely no doubt at all.. all my years of doubting and scoffing are an embarrassment to me now .
lol
on 22-08-2014 01:56 PM
Looks like a pony to me
on 22-08-2014 02:57 PM
Kinda looks like a fish to me lol
on 22-08-2014 03:15 PM
I can see a rather forlorn looking dog - but maybe I'm not looking at it the right way..
on 22-08-2014 05:41 PM
looks like a shiny lump of rock to me
on 22-08-2014 07:51 PM
yes but there's another funny little figure in it:
like a little figure caught mid-stride.
Anyway, I think it's pretty special finding a meteorite!
on 22-08-2014 08:07 PM
@secondhand-wonderland wrote:Kinda looks like a fish to me lol
Ay!