LARGE
METE0RITE

This specimen was found in an area called CAMPO DEL CIELO in Argentina. It is belived to have entered in to the earths atmospher app 5800 years ago.This  also  seems to be  the time local indian  folk laws reported a shower of iron falling from the skyes.We have hand selected this specimen as it would be ideal set in jewellery.

Weight 38.91 cts

Size 18 x 16 x 9 mm app 

We purchase our stock from a large meteorite dealer in Tucson usa who has a top reputation.

CHEMISTRY  classified in Group I, , 6.68% Ni, 0.43% Co, 0.25% P, 87 ppm Ga, 407 ppm Ge, 3.6 ppm Ir.

MINERALS · Kamacite--this iron nickel alloy makes about 90 percent of specimens in finger size and width crystals. Neumann bands are common. · Taenite and plessite, the other iron-nickel alloy constituents are found at grain boundaries. · Schreibersite is uncommon. · Troilite is found aggregates with graphite and  silicates.