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Climate and Science => Space, Science and Nature => Topic started by: Deano on March 31, 2013, 05:47:25 PM

Title: Strange green meteorite 'from Mercury'
Post by: Deano on March 31, 2013, 05:47:25 PM

Scientists studying a collection of 35 meteorites that landed in Morocco in 2012 say that a strange green rock among the group is likely from Mercury, Space.com reports.

If they are correct, Meteorite NWA 7325 is the first known chunk of Mercury to be identified on Earth.
Full story NZHerald (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10874589)

Title: Re: Strange green meteorite 'from Mercury'
Post by: ato2 on March 31, 2013, 07:02:54 PM

Thanks for that link, Deano.