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This exceptional specimen of Campo del Cielo meteorite, originating from Argentina, is a tangible testament to the power and beauty of cosmic phenomena. The piece features its characteristic dark fusion crust, due to the intense heating during atmospheric entry. The surface is adorned with regmaglypts, cavities and indentations formed by the ablation of material during the fall, giving the specimen a sculptural and deeply fascinating appearance. The Campo del Cielo meteorite is classified as an octahedrite iron meteorite, a type that forms at the core of an asteroid. Its predominantly metallic composition, with an iron-nickel matrix, makes it particularly dense and heavy for its size. Its irregular surface and the dark coloration with metallic reflections make it an object of great visual and scientific interest. The fall of Campo del Cielo occurred about 4,000–5,000 years ago, when a rain of meteorites crashed in what is today Chaco Province, Argentina, creating a series of impact craters. This specimen, like all Campo del Cielo fragments, carries the story of an interstellar journey lasting billions of years, culminating in a dramatic impact with our planet. Collecting a meteorite means owning a piece of the solar system's history. This specimen represents not only a rare geological object, but also a symbol of the vastness of the universe and our connection with it. It is an ideal piece to enrich a collection of rare minerals, fossils, or natural history curiosities, or to serve as an extraordinary decorative element in any environment, evoking wonder and curiosity. Its condition is excellent, preserving all the details of its formation and its dramatic journey.
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