METEORITE

Size: 11 x 8 x 2 Cm

Weight: 80 Gram(Avg) box weight , 5 Gram (Avg)  product weight

Location: West Africa

Product Description: 

The Gao meteorite is a remarkable iron meteorite that fell in Burkina Faso, West Africa. This exceptional meteorite is characterized by its distinctive regmaglypts, which are thumbprint-like indentations formed during its passage through the atmosphere.

Geological Information

The Gao meteorite is classified as an iron meteorite, specifically an ataxite. It is composed primarily of iron (~92%) and nickel (~6%), with small amounts of other elements such as cobalt, phosphorus, and sulfur. The meteorite's iron-nickel composition is the result of slow cooling and crystallization of the metal melt in the core of the parent asteroid.

Formation and History

The Gao meteorite is believed to have originated from the core of a small asteroid that was destroyed by collisions in the early solar system. The meteorite's parent body is thought to have been a small asteroid that was heated and melted, causing the iron and nickel to separate and form a distinct core.

Specifications
- Type: Iron Meteorite (Ataxite)
- Class: Iron
- Composition: Iron (~92%), Nickel (~6%), with small amounts of Cobalt, Phosphorus, and Sulfur
- Origin: Burkina Faso, West Africa
- Fall Date: March 5, 1960

This description provides a detailed and accurate representation of the Gao meteorite, focusing on its geological characteristics, formation history, and specifications.