David Hole kept the rock for years thinking it had gold in it, before researchers discovered it was a meteorite.

To his astonishment, geologists revealed that this "rock" was no rock at all but a rare 4.6 billion-year-old meteorite. Don't Miss: It’s no wonder Jeff Bezos holds over $70 million in art ...

The Maryborough meteorite is now estimated to be worth hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars due to its scientific significance and rarity.

That doesn't mean the cosmic display – one of the few meteor showers to be caused by debris from an asteroid instead of a comet – isn't worth seeking out. Stargazers could be treated to a host ...

To his astonishment, geologists revealed that this "rock" was no rock at all but a rare 4.6 billion-year-old meteorite. Don't Miss: It’s no wonder Jeff Bezos holds over $70 million in art — this ...