Campo del Cielo Meteorite Slice Iron, IAB-MG Chaco,...
Campo del Cielo Meteorite Slice Iron, IAB-MG Chaco, Argentina Found: 1576 This metallic wonder measures a substantial 14.5 inches (37 cm) at its maximum and weighs in at a substantial 1,113 grams. This meteorite slice is "all metal" and has a great, artistic shape. A "tinny" sound is easily made when contacting this expansive slice of the Campo del Cielo meteorite that is etched on both sides revealing a bold Widmanstätten pattern diagnostic of the Argentinian classic. Irregular shape, substantial size and bold pattern combine here to result in a fabulous display slab. Overall Measurements: 14.45 x 7.48 x 0.15 inches (36.70 x 19.00 x 0.38 cm), weighs 1,113 grams [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]
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Campo del Cielo Meteorite Slice Iron, IAB-MG Chaco, Argentina Found: 1576 This metallic wonder measures a substantial 14.5 inches (37 cm) at its maximum and weighs in at a substantial 1,113 grams. This meteorite slice is "all metal" and has a great, artistic shape. A "tinny" sound is easily made when contacting this expansive slice of the Campo del Cielo meteorite that is etched on both sides revealing a bold Widmanstätten pattern diagnostic of the Argentinian classic. Irregular shape, substantial size and bold pattern combine here to result in a fabulous display slab. Overall Measurements: 14.45 x 7.48 x 0.15 inches (36.70 x 19.00 x 0.38 cm), weighs 1,113 grams [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]
HID09710052018
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