Finding a Meteorite Can Be More Profitable Than Digging for Gold

The recent report of a meteorite crashing into the earth in Ogden has brought interest in hunting for these space rocks. If you like a good scavenger hunt, this one could really pay off if you are good at it. 

Rare Meteorites are Valuable 

Depending on where a meteorite comes from they can bring in $1,000 of dollars per gram. Rare rocks that came from Mars are worth a lot and if it is bigger and still intact the price keeps going up. 

So, should you head to Ogden and start combing the crash site? There are some things to know before you quit your job and start picking up every dark colored stone from Ogden to Huntsville. 

Meteors Belong to Whomever Owns the Land 

You need permission to hunt for meteorites. This includes public and private land. Before you begin hunting you want to know if you can keep it should you find something. You can make an arrangement with private landowners beforehand on how to split any find. 

It is against the law to remove anything from a National Park. You can look for rocks on BLM land although it is still considered the government’s property if they ask. 

Equipment Needed to Hunt Meteors 

Some people use metal detectors as some meteorites contain iron or nickel. You can even mount a big magnet on the end of a stick. This won’t find every meteorite as some of the most valuable ones have no metal in them. 

Your best bet is learning what a meteor looks like and training your eyes to see them. It can help to hunt in places with lighter soil or rocks wo they stand out better.  

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Once you find one, there are many places to sell them online. Scientists value these find to learn more about the universe, but private companies will also purchase them to make jewelry and keepsakes.