NASA's Mars rover finds bizarre 'egg rock' meteorite

Meteorites come in wild shapes and sizes, and the latest discovery by NASA's Curiosity rover is no exception.

Dubbed the "egg rock," this meteor has a host of unique features that help it stand out against Mars' red surface, especially its putty-looking and seemingly polished exterior.

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According to Red Planet Report, the small meteorite is most likely nickel-iron, a fairly common meteorite makeup.

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NASA's rover originally spotted the strange rock on Oct. 28, but moved in closer to investigate, producing these high-definition and close up images.

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The Red Planet Report notes that the white dots seen in the black and white image are actually "laser-zap points," or laser holes from one of NASA's data-collecting instruments.

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