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Maryborough Meteorite: Australia's Second-Largest Chondrite Unearthed

11/28/2025

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The Maryborough meteorite weighs 17 kilograms and is the second-largest chondritic mass among Victoria’s 17 recorded meteorites.
In 2015, David Hole discovered a heavy rock in Maryborough Regional Park, Australia, believing it was a gold nugget.
Researchers suggest it likely originated from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Recent studies link over 90% of meteorites to their parent bodies, prompting enthusiasts to search for rocks that may be meteorites.

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The Maryborough meteorite weighs 17 kilograms and is the second-largest chondritic mass among Victoria’s 17 recorded meteorites.
In 2015, David Hole discovered a heavy rock in Maryborough Regional Park, Australia, believing it was a gold nugget.
Researchers suggest it likely originated from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Recent studies link over 90% of meteorites to their parent bodies, prompting enthusiasts to search for rocks that may be meteorites.