{"product_id":"dimmitt-texas-rare-h3-7-chondrite-slice-with-huss-aml-provenance-25-59-grams","title":"Dimmitt, Texas Rare H3.7 Chondrite Slice with Huss AML Provenance - 25.59 grams","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 25.59 gram meteorite (chondrite) was discovered near Dimmitt, Texas in 1942. It is classified as a\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003echondrite\u003c\/span\u003e, specifically\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eH3.7\u003c\/span\u003e. “H” stands for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ehigh iron\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(around 25–30 wt% metal and iron-rich silicates) and “3.7” refers to the petrologic grade, meaning it has experienced moderate thermal metamorphism but still retains visible chondrules. This slice has beautifully strong chondrules set amongst a diverse matrix -- an excellent example of a minimally altered chondrite, representing the early stages of our solar system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eThis slice is from an older collection and maintains its original label. The label is consistent with Glenn Huss \/ American Meteorite Laboratory (AML) provenance.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ORitzMz69_s\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e--\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis meteorite is not just a collectible; it’s an educational tool and conversation starter that brings the mystery and science of space directly into your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour purchase includes the exact stone pictured, a Certificate of Authenticity, a custom 3D printed display stand, and a lunar surprise 🌙\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy 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: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/meteocracy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/linktr.ee\/meteocracy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUnique Features of This Meteorite\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e--Ordinary Chondrite--\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdinary 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.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Chondrules--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, spherical particles found in some meteorites, particularly in chondrites. These are believed to be some of the oldest solid materials in our solar system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: f07ce530-aed1-4c52-acab-18f7a21d2423 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Midnight Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48628761329764,"sku":"CSM-160","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/5700\/0292\/files\/CSM-160-3.jpg?v=1782309853","url":"https:\/\/midnightmeteorites.com\/products\/dimmitt-texas-rare-h3-7-chondrite-slice-with-huss-aml-provenance-25-59-grams","provider":"Midnight Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}