Campo del Cielo Meteorite

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Iron Meteorite (4.6 b.y.o.)
Type: Ochtahedrite, Coarse, Type 1A
Chaco, Argentina
Size: 7" (18 cm.) tall
8" (20.5 cm.) wide
3.5" (9 cm.) thick
Weight: 7.5 kilos (16.5 pounds)
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Spanish explorers first discovered this location in 1572. Many tons of these meteorites are known. Specimen has a shiny (almost glassy) fusion crust and exhibits numerous regmaglyptes, all deep and well-defined. As shown in photo, specimen is free-standing on base. Very showy, with no rust.

Stock #3987
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