Meteorite Campo del Cielo. nucleus of an asteroid - Height: 47 mm - Width: 31 mm - 98 g

The Campo del Cielo meteorite refers to a series of iron meteorite fragments that fell in an area of approximately 3,000 square kilometers, located near the city of Campo del Cielo, in the Chaco province of Argentina. The discovery of these fragments dates back to 1576, but the fall event is estimated to have occurred approximately 4,000-5,000 years ago.
The Campo del Cielo meteorites are classified as ferrous, specifically belonging to the IAB group. They are composed mainly of iron (92. 9%) and nickel (6. 7%) , with traces of cobalt and phosphorus, as well as inclusions of silicates and graphite. This chemical composition suggests that the meteorites came from the core of a destroyed asteroid, which was once part of the early solar system.