A Michigan Doorstop Was Authenticated as a $100,000 Rock From Space
A 10.22 kg rock that sat on a Michigan farm for decades was confirmed in 2018 to be a Group IIIAB iron meteorite made of about 88.5% iron and 11.5% nickel. Central Michigan University geologist Mona Sirbescu authenticated the find and the Smithsonian later verified it, putting its value around $100,000 and naming it “Edmore.” […]
A 10.22 kg rock used as a doorstop on a Michigan farm was authenticated in 2018 as a Group IIIAB iron meteorite composed of about 88.5% iron and 11.5% nickel. Central Michigan University geologist Mona Sirbescu verified the find, the Smithsonian later confirmed it, and the meteorite was named "Edmore" with an estimated value of $100,000. This human-interest story has no connection to cryptocurrency markets or blockchain assets, so it carries no trading significance.
