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Yes. 433 Eros is estimated to contain something on the order of $100 trillion worth, with similar amounts of other valuable elements. There is some evidence th
by nerfhammer 15y ago
Yes. 433 Eros is estimated to contain something on the order of $100 trillion worth, with similar amounts of other valuable elements.
There is some evidence that most of the precious metal deposits on earth came from collisions with such asteroids.
- a_m_kelly 15y agoI've done quite a bit of looking around re: 433 Eros's composition. I have found very little to suggest to me that there's large amounts of valuable minerals there. Can you cite someone that's done a composition extimate? This: http://www.psrd.hawaii.edu/Feb02/eros.html http://www.psrd.hawaii.edu/Feb02/eros.html suggests such estimates are spotty at best, since the formation of the object hasn't even fully been agreed upon. I'd welcome the evidence about precious metals coming from collisions, that meshes with some of my understanding of the early solar system, but would be glad to know more.
- davyjones 15y agoDoes that estimate take into account the way such vast amounts affect the price curve? I would think that the gold price will fall if it is available in abundance.