METE0RITE

This specimen was found in a area called CAMP 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.The hand picture is the more natural shot.

Weight 15.45 cts

Size 13 x 13 x 7 mm app 

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.