Magnificent Campo Del Cielo iron meteorite - In magnetic...

Iron meteorite – Campo del Cielo – 20.00 grams – on display with information card A unique piece of extraterrestrial history! This is an authentic iron meteorite of the Campo del Cielo type, originating from Argentina. The meteorite weighs 20.00 grams and measures 35 x 21 x 11 mm. The age is estimated at no less than 4.5 billion years – older than our planet itself! Found in the year 1576, at coordinates 27°38', W61°42', where one of the largest meteorite impacts on Earth occurred. This meteorite is delivered in a luxurious presentation: - In a magnetic holder - With an informational card - In a clear acrylic display case, perfect for collectors or as an educational object The Campo del Cielo meteorite is an impressive iron meteorite originating from the famous meteorite fields of Argentina. The meteorite fell thousands of years ago on Earth and consists mainly of iron and nickel, giving many specimens a characteristic metallic structure and appearance. The impact was officially documented as early as 1576, and the area is among the best-known meteorite finds in the world. With an estimated age of about 4.5 billion years, this material formed in the early period of our solar system. An authentic piece of Campo del Cielo thus constitutes a special collector's item and a tangible reminder of the origin of our solar system. A beautiful object for the enthusiast of space exploration, geology, or unique natural history pieces.

Estimate:£42.38

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