Today I was suddenly asked by a friend to go out to play, and I was taking my kids with me, so I couldn't refuse. I came back late, and I'm sorry for the brothers who are still chasing orders.
But let me say it again, this book has a few chapters to come to an end, and I will write some extras for those that have not been explained!
This extra chapter will be updated irregularly because a new book will be released after the holidays!!!
Things are rare and precious. Currently, there are only about 110 Martian meteorites discovered on the earth. Most of them are kept in scientific research institutions in various countries, and only a very small part are in private hands.
Moreover, Martian meteorites have very high research value.
"This meteorite is a Martian meteorite." At this time, a young man squeezed in front of Han Kongque and said holding a small rock.
Han Kongque was stunned and said: "Is this meteorite a Martian meteorite?"
"Yes! Do you have any evidence to prove that this is a Martian meteorite?" Li Xuemin said.
Han Peacock looked at the young man and was sure he didn't recognize him, so Han Peacock asked: "You are not from our village, are you?"
The young man said: "I'm not, but I have been here for more than a month. Lao Li knows me. We are a group of meteorite enthusiasts. Although we are not very professional people, it is not difficult to hold on to a Martian meteorite."
"Do you have evidence to prove that this meteorite is a Martian meteorite?" Han Peacock asked curiously.
The young man nodded and said, "Yes, I collected some samples of this meteorite and after testing, I found that these samples contained Martian gas components."
Han Peacock nodded. This is very powerful and convincing evidence. If it really contains Martian gas components, it is very likely to be a Martian meteorite.
Martian meteorites carry some information about Mars. This information helps us humans understand the surface and environment of ancient Mars, and helps humans find signs of life on Mars.
At present, the price of Martian meteorites is usually more than 200 US dollars per gram.
If there is a Martian meteorite with important research value, for example, if water-containing substances, organic carbon particles, carbon chain and hydrogen chain molecules are found in the Martian meteorite, which are crucial things that can prove the existence of life on Mars, its price will be at least 200.
How many times does it cost based on a dollar per gram?
In 1976, two Viking spacecraft landed on Mars. The original intention of these two spacecraft was to detect whether there was life in the Martian soil. Although the results were disappointing, they measured the composition of the Martian atmosphere.
Gas of this composition is a very reliable basis for the identification of Martian meteorites.
Gas of this composition was found in the samples collected from this meteorite, which indicates that this meteorite is a Martian meteorite.
This is a stone the size of a baby's fist. When you hold it in your hand, you can feel that it weighs about half a kilogram. It is light yellow in color and has very obvious signs of weathering on the surface. But you can also vaguely see parts of the surface, and there is another layer.
A transparent, molten shell about one millimeter thick.
Although the remaining part of the molten shell is somewhat indistinguishable due to weathering, Han Peacock can still see the faint melt ripples, melt flow lines, and melt corrosion pits left on it after careful inspection.
Molten grooves, cracks and edges formed by directional falling, and point-like or linear nickel-iron metal sulfides can also be vaguely distinguished.
This grayish-yellow stone is a stony meteorite. As for whether it is a Martian meteorite, further identification is needed.
Han Kongque also came into contact with meteorites in the antique street of Shanghai. At that time, he was surprised at the price of meteorites, so he put in a lot of effort to study them. Therefore, Han Kongque knew a lot about meteorites.
"If it is true, our museum is willing to buy this meteorite, but how to calculate the price?" Li Xuemin said.
"It costs at least a thousand dollars per gram," the young man said.
Li Xuemin smiled: "Xiao Sun, you are also a meteorite enthusiast, don't you know that the current prices of meteorites are artificially high? Although the prices on the market are very high, can you really sell them at this price? If so
So, your rough stone has already been sold, right?"
Han Kongque said with a smile: "If it is sold at a price of two hundred US dollars per gram, it is still okay."
"Two hundred US dollars is only more than 1,200 yuan. This price is too low." Xiao Sun shook his head directly.
Li Xuemin smiled and said: "Forget it, we can't afford it anyway, so don't think I'm deliberately lowering the price."
"Can't afford it?" Xiao Sun was stunned.
Li Xuemin said: "You still think that I am deliberately lowering the price? We really don't have that much money in the village. These meteorites you see are all supported by him. If we only rely on us, how can we, a broken mountain village, do it?"
Buy so many meteorites?”
"Six hundred thousand is too little." Xiao Sun lowered his head and said.
Han Kongque said at this time: "The meteorite market is in chaos now. If you don't buy it sincerely, you really can't find a buyer. Even if you buy it for one thousand yuan per gram, you may not be able to sell it."
"There are many people who want Mars meteorites." Xiao Sun said unconvinced.
Han Kongque said with a smile: "That's true. If you find any auction house, they will be very sure to get a sky-high price for you, but you need to pay a part of the publicity fee first, and sometimes they will even charge you
Appraisal fee.”
When Han Kongque said this, the young man immediately stopped talking. I am afraid that as soon as he obtained the meteorite, he had to find someone to identify it, and the most convenient way for this method is definitely the auction house.
If you are unlucky and do not know the industry, you will definitely suffer losses and be deceived. Only when you have suffered losses will you know how deep this industry is.
"If you don't believe it, maybe you can do an experiment. It doesn't have to be too much trouble. As long as you randomly pick up a stone on the street and go to an auction house, their appraisers will definitely identify it for you as what you said.
If you say it's a meteorite, it's a meteorite. If you say it's a Martian meteorite, it's a Martian meteorite. Even if you say it's Nuwa's colorful stone that patched the sky, he can say without changing his face that there's a 99% chance it is, and this thing says
The more mysterious it is, the higher the valuation will be, and the higher the publicity fee you will have to pay." Han Kongque said with a smile.
When Han Kongque said this, Xiao Sun's face changed several times and he stopped talking.
At this time, Li Xuemin smiled and said: "Since Peacock said it, it must be true."
"If you are willing to sell, then I will buy it for two hundred dollars per gram, but you must be determined again. Otherwise, don't say two hundred dollars per gram. Even if it is two dollars, no one will want it." Han Peacock smiled.
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"You want it? If so, I won't sell it for less than a thousand dollars per gram." Xiao Sun looked at Han Peacock and said.
Han Peacock smiled and shook his head and said: "You have heard of my name, right? Do you think I am picking up leaks? If you are really a meteorite lover, then you should know that this thing has no market at all, and it is not on the market.
No one is selling, but there are not many people buying at all.”
"Of course I know this, but as long as it is real, it will naturally be easy to sell for a high price. You are so famous. If you sell it, it will be easy to sell it for one or two million yuan." Xiao Sun said.
Han Kongque nodded and said: "That's true. In this industry, origin and reputation are more important, but it's my business to sell it. You can't sell it at a high price, and you also said that this is just a piece of cake."
The price of a Martian meteorite reaches two hundred dollars per gram, which is already quite high.”
"The price of ordinary meteorites is two hundred dollars, and I can't do this." Xiao Sun shook his head.
"Isn't this just a piece of broken stone? Could it still be worth a million?" Qin Mingyue asked at this time. She really didn't understand that even if it was a stone from an alien planet, could it be worth as much as gold?
"It's really worth a million." Xiao Sun muttered softly.
Han Kongque looked at Xiao Sun and said: "Then it's one million. If you are willing to pay this price, just give it to my second uncle and I will pay for it. If you are not willing, forget it."
"That's right, we don't lack such a meteorite either." Li Xuemin said with a smile.
Seeing that Xiao Sun was silent, Li Xuemin continued: "Xiao Sun, we are not bullying you. You also know that since we released the news about establishing a meteorite museum, how many people have come to us to sell meteorites? You are also one of them. If you
This stone is really worth several million. Isn’t there anyone with discerning eyes? Peacock is here right now. If he hadn’t said that he would spend one million to buy this stone, I would never have bought it.”
"Hey! Just one million! I hope to transfer the money immediately." Xiao Sun sighed and said a little sadly.
"I think it's better to have it identified. Who knows if what you said is true? If there is no gas component like you said, then wouldn't we be at a loss?" Li Xuemin said.
"Of course, but I will continue to use money. What do you think of my appraisal certificate? This is issued by a formal state agency." Xiao Sun said.
"Let's make a careful appraisal! This will be beneficial to both parties." Han Peacock said with a smile.
Spending 1 million yuan to buy this meteorite is just to add a collection to this meteorite museum, so you should be careful.
"You are an expert, can't you see that this is a genuine meteorite?" Xiao Sun looked at Han Peacock and said.
Han Peacock nodded and said: "This is indeed a meteorite, but it will be much more troublesome to prove that it is a Martian meteorite."
"Then I need to accept part of the deposit first, right? It only costs 600,000 yuan. I can hand over my meteorite to you first. Even if my meteorite is not a Martian meteorite, you will not suffer any loss if you buy it for 600,000 yuan." Xiao Sun
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Han Kongque thought for a moment and said, "Let's do it! You leave the meteorite, and I'll have someone transfer 600,000 to you immediately. If there are no discrepancies in the appraisal results tomorrow, the other 400,000 will be transferred to you immediately."
"Okay, I can trust you." Xiao Sun nodded.
The transaction between the two parties was successful, and Xiao Sun hurried to the bank. After Xiao Sun left, Li Xuemin complained: "Why did you let go so easily? This kid is a gambler, and I don't know where this meteorite is.
Come on, I originally wanted to keep the price down, but who knows if there will be risks after buying it?"
Han Kongque shook his head and said: "I won't suffer a loss if I buy this meteorite with one million." (To be continued...)