METEORITE

Size:11 x 8 Cm  Box Size

Weight: 76 Grams box weight -  7.1 mgs  product weight

Location:  Argentina

Product Description: 

The Campo del Cielo Meteorite is a stunning and rare iron meteorite that fell to Earth around 2,000-3,000 years ago. This meteorite is a remarkable example of the ancient and extraterrestrial material that has traveled through space and landed on our planet. The Campo del Cielo Meteorite features a distinctive regmaglypted surface, with a beautiful pattern of ridges and grooves that were formed during its passage through the Earth's atmosphere.

Geological Information

- Type: Iron Meteorite (IAB)
- Composition: Iron (~92%), Nickel (~6%), and other elements
- Age: Estimated to be around 4.5 billion years old
- Origin: Campo del Cielo, Chaco Province, Argentina

Formation Process

The Campo del Cielo Meteorite is thought to have formed through a process known as planetary differentiation. This process occurs when a planetary body undergoes melting and separation of its constituent elements, resulting in the formation of a core and mantle. The core of the planetary body is believed to have been composed primarily of iron and nickel, which eventually solidified to form the meteorite.