meteorite prices per pound
If unsure, he scratches the rock's surface to find any chrome-bright alloy of nickel and iron, almost a sure sign the object is a meteorite. If it's a meteorite, Martin offers to buy it, with the price per pound depending on its age and composition. Usually, a recent meteorite can draw $100 to $150 per pound, he said. But don't throw away any older meteorites because they're still worth between $20 to $40 per pound. Most people agree to sell their discoveries, but some times a person might want to keep the meteorites as a keepsake or try to sell them on their own, he said.