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Tana River Witnessed Christmas Eve Fall, FRESH Fusion Crust, Orientation, and Thumbprints - 31.12 grams

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On Christmas Eve 2025, around 5:00 PM local time in Kenya, the sky over the Tana River area lit up with a brilliant fireball that cut eastward across the horizon. Seconds later came a loud sonic boom heard across many villages in the region. 

Eyewitness reports from across southeastern Kenya and early recoveries identified a large ~80km strewn field consistent with a shallow entry angle. Stones were recovered quickly, preserving a dark, rich fusion crust with minimal to no weathering. 

This individual was discovered by a villager in the Tana River region of Kenya. It weighs 31.12 grams and is covered in fresh fusion crust from its fiery descent through our atmosphere. The stone has an oriented shape with a subtle rollover lip and visible regmaglypts. The fusion crust is fresh and frothy. Here's your chance to own something that was in space just a couple of months ago!

As a new fall, classification is currently ongoing with Cascadia Lab in Portland. Early analysis indicates a probable L6 chondrite, but the final classification may change prior to publication. 

This 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.

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.


--Fusion Crust--

A thin, dark, glassy layer on the exterior of a meteorite formed during its fiery passage through Earth's atmosphere. This feature is often described as a "burned" appearance.


--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.


--Orientation--

Oriented meteorites are space rocks that maintained a stable flight position as they passed through Earth’s atmosphere, resulting in a distinct aerodynamic shape. Their surfaces often display features like a smooth, shield-like front, flow lines, and a heat-shielded ablation pattern caused by intense atmospheric heating. These meteorites are rare and highly prized by collectors due to their unique formation process and visually striking appearance.

 

Tana River Witnessed Christmas Eve Fall, FRESH Fusion Crust, Orientation, and Thumbprints - 31.12 grams

$295.00 $315.00 6% Off

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