This 11.7 gram iron-nickel meteorite was discovered in Argentina in 1576. It is officially classified as Campo del Cielo by the International Society for Meteoritics and Planetary Sciences. Its name means "Field of the Sky" or "Field of Heaven". The meteorite is estimated to have fallen to Earth around 5000 years ago. 

This meteorite is a "campo crystal", made from freezing a larger meteorite piece and fragmenting it. The stone catches the light well with its many faces and is an excellent conversation piece you can hold in your hand.

Official Meteoritical Bulletin Entry for Campo del Cielo: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=5247

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

Your purchase includes the exact stone pictured, a Certificate of Authenticity, and a display case.

Unique Features of This Meteorite

Iron meteorites likely originate from the cores of differentiated planetesimals or protoplanets that formed early in the solar system’s history. These hefty space rocks are mostly made of iron and nickel. They're like cosmic cannonballs! When cut and polished, many show off a beautiful criss-cross pattern called the Widmanstätten pattern. Iron meteorites are prized by collectors for their striking appearance and durability.