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Campo del Cielo Iron Meteorite from Campo del Cielo, border area between Chaco and Santiago del Estero Provinces, Argentina

 
Campo del Cielo Iron Meteorite from Campo del Cielo, border area between Chaco and Santiago del Estero Provinces, Argentina

Campo del Cielo Iron Meteorite from Campo del Cielo, border area between Chaco and Santiago del Estero Provinces, Argentina

Campo del Cielo Iron Meteorite from Campo del Cielo, border area between Chaco and Santiago del Estero Provinces, Argentina

Campo del Cielo Iron Meteorite from Campo del Cielo, border area between Chaco and Santiago del Estero Provinces, Argentina

DESCRIPTION:No. 82467
Mineral:Campo del Cielo Iron Meteorite
Locality:Campo del Cielo, border area between Chaco and Santiago del Estero Provinces, Argentina
Description:Irregularly shaped iron meteorite with convoluted surfaces caused by the molten meteorite interacting with the atmosphere during entry. The surfaces were polished to highlight the metallic content and to make it suitable for setting in jewelry. Weight: 7.3 grams. Ex. Miller collection T1898; fell approximately 2200 B.C.E.
Overall Size:18x13x11 mm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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