Formed in Space 4-4.5 Billion Years Ago, Fell to Earth circa 2,200–2,700 BC | Campo del Cielo Meteorite

Formed in Space 4-4.5 Billion Years Ago
Fell to Earth circa 2,200–2,700 BC
Campo del Cielo Meteorite

iron (Coarse octahedrite to granular hexahedrite)
with a brass and ebonised wood stand
without stand approx 20cm. by 30cm; by 24cm.; 8in., 1ft.,9 ½ in. and 36kg.
Found in the Chaco or Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina.

Condition Report:
Very good polished specimen. Stand with some old marks and some cork stops loose. The specimen is incredibly heavy.

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