This 265 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 slice is etched, showing the subtle differences between the kamacite and taenite iron-nickel alloys that comprise the stone. It catches the light well and looks stunning when displayed in nearly any sort of light. 

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, a riker display case, and a lunar surprise 🌙

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.

--Etched Iron Meteorite--

A space rock composed mainly of iron and nickel that has been cut, polished, and treated with acid to reveal its internal structure. This process highlights unique metallic patterns formed as the meteorite slowly cooled in space over millions of years. These meteorites are rare, scientifically valuable, and often admired for their distinctive, otherworldly appearance.