This meteorite is a 373.45-gram individual iron that has been stabilized and cleaned to reveal its unique crystalline structure. The Nantan meteorite is becoming rare in the marketplace and you won't see too many with this unique preparation. 

The Nantan meteorite fell in Guangxi, China, in 1516, scattering iron fragments across the landscape. Remarkably, the surviving masses were not scientifically recognized as meteorites until the 20th century, when they were collected during efforts to find iron for steel production. Attempts to smelt the unusual metal reportedly proved difficult because of its high nickel content, eventually helping reveal its extraterrestrial origin. It likely comes to us from the core of a former planet or differentiated asteroid. 

Official Meteoritical Bulletin Entry for Nantan: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.cfm?code=16906

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 display stand, 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.