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Large (3.3kg/7lb) Chondrite Meteorite, Rounded Shape with Desert Varnish, Many Regmaglypts, and Contraction Cracks - 3380 grams

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This 3380 (7lb+) gram meteorite (chondrite) displays a quintessential rounded shape with many visible regmaglypts (fingerprints) all over. The coloring is a dark desert varnish, with contraction cracks visible on some portions. Some segments of the outer crust are chipped away, revealing the stone's interior matrix -- a highly desirable "natural" window to the meteorite's interior! At such a large size, this meteorite makes a tremendous display piece. This stone is the ideal meteorite for displaying and holding. After spending billions of years in space, its journey concluded when it fell in the Saharan desert of Algeria. 

This meteorite is not just a collectible; it’s an educational tool that brings the mystery and science of space directly into your hands.

The blue scale cube displayed in some of the photos is 1 cm x 1 cm x 1 cm and is used only to represent scale. It is not included in your purchase. 

Your purchase includes the exact stone pictured, a Certificate of Authenticity, a custom 3D printed display stand, and a lunar surprise 🌙

My name is Dr. Chris Sanders, and I am a member of the International Meteorite Collectors Association (Member ID 8303). Purchasing from an IMSA member guarantees you're working with trusted members of the meteorite community. You can watch my free meteorite education videos on YouTube or other social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/meteocracy. 

 

Unique Features of This Meteorite

--Ordinary Chondrite--

Ordinary chondrites make up about 85% of all known falls. They are stony meteorites composed primarily of silicate minerals like olivine and pyroxene, with small amounts of nickel-iron metal and chondrules—tiny, spherical grains that formed in the early solar system. Their composition provides valuable insights into the building blocks of planets and the history of our solar system.

--Regmaglypts--

Thumbprint-like indentations found on the surface of some meteorites. They form when the meteorite travels through Earth’s atmosphere, and melting and erosion caused by intense heat and pressure shape these grooves.

--Desert Varnish--

Desert varnish is a thin, dark coating that forms on the surface of meteorites and rocks exposed to arid environments for long periods. It develops due to the gradual accumulation of clay minerals, manganese, and iron oxides, often aided by microbial activity. This natural patina can help scientists estimate a meteorite’s terrestrial age and provides insight into weathering processes on Earth and other planetary surfaces.

Large (3.3kg/7lb) Chondrite Meteorite, Rounded Shape with Desert Varnish, Many Regmaglypts, and Contraction Cracks - 3380 grams

$1,800.00 $2,000.00 10% Off

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