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This meteorite is a 121.91 gram individual iron from the famous Meteorite Crater in Arizona. This is a rare offering, as this stone was recovered in 1942 and retains its natural patina with terrestrial calche. Most Canyon Diablo meteorites you find now have been taken back down to bare metal, and you won\'t find too many with natural patina like this; a look you cannot recreate or find elsewhere! This stone has shallow regmaglypts and a great shape!
Canyon Diablo meteorites are iron meteorites best known for their dramatic connection to Arizona’s Barringer Meteor Crater, also called Meteor Crater, which formed about 50,000 years ago when a large nickel-iron asteroid slammed into Earth. These meteorites belong to the IAB complex, a group of irons that formed early in solar system history when molten metal separated inside small, partially melted asteroids rather than fully differentiated planetary bodies.Because they are directly tied to one of Earth’s best-preserved impact sites and were among the first meteorites studied to confirm that large craters could form from extraterrestrial impacts, Canyon Diablo specimens hold both scientific and historical importance in understanding impact processes and the early evolution of asteroidal metal bodies.
This meteorite is not just a collectible; it’s an educational tool that brings the mystery and science of space directly into your hands.
Your purchase includes the exact stone pictured, custom display stand, a Certificate of Authenticity, and a lunar surprise 🌙
My name is Dr. Chris Sanders, and I am a member of the International Meteorite Collectors Association (Member ID 8303). Purchasing from an IMSA member guarantees you\'re working with trusted members of the meteorite community. You can watch my free meteorite education videos on YouTube or other social media platforms under the name \'meteocracy\' or be sure to check out my Midnight Meteorites store.
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