A stone from Mars was sold for 37 crores!

Описание: The largest Martian meteorite ever found on Earth—NWA 16788—made history at Sotheby’s New York, selling for over $5 million. This cosmic boulder was discovered in Niger’s Sahara Desert in November 2023 and weighs 54 pounds (24.67 kg). It’s nearly 70% larger than any other known fragment from Mars, representing about 7% of all Martian material ever found on our planet.

Blasted off Mars by a colossal asteroid impact millions of years ago, this specimen traveled 140 million miles through space and survived a fiery descent through Earth’s atmosphere, finally landing in the Sahara. Its reddish-brown fusion crust and minimal weathering make it a once-in-a-generation scientific specimen and a collector’s dream.

There are only about 400 officially recognized Martian meteorites on Earth, most no bigger than a pebble. NWA 16788 stands out as a true geological time capsule—giving scientists and space enthusiasts a tangible link to our cosmic neighbor, Mars.

For more on this record-breaking sale and a closer look at the meteorite’s story and science, check out:

“Out of This World: The Most Valuable Martian Meteorite Ever Sold” by Sotheby’s

“A 54-Pound Martian Meteorite Just Landed at Sotheby's”

FOX News’ expert interview on NWA 16788

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Imagine a simple-looking rock being worth ₹37 Crore! 💰 This isn’t an ordinary stone—it’s a rare meteorite that fell in Niger, carrying secrets from outer space. In this video, we reveal how this space rock was discovered, why it is so valuable, and the mystery behind its record-breaking price. Watch till the end to see why collectors and scientists are ready to spend millions on a single meteorite! 🚀✨
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The world is seen such a Kitmati stone that comes from Mars and the price of Rs 37 crore! ∎ This Veerla piece lost the people of Niger, but they did not know its importance. They sold it to the forty dealers to it from Italy and then New York Actions, where it was sold to 4.33 million. Now Niger is now taking the issue to the international court as it is being considered a liquid business. What does your opinion have on this gast story? Please don't forget this video to follow this video! 🥳📊

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