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Lot #6008
Campo del Cielo Iron Meteorite

Striking sculptural specimen that fell to Earth 5,600 years ago

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Description

Striking sculptural specimen that fell to Earth 5,600 years ago

Superb Campo del Cielo iron meteorite (Argentina), boasting a beautiful sculptural 'arrowhead' shape and showing extremely well-formed regmaglypts: small thumbprint-like oval indentations that are unique to meteorites and caused by ablation in our atmosphere during flight. The complete individual weighs 239.2 grams and measures approximately 80 mm x 53 mm x 28 mm. The Campo del Cielo meteorite is believed to have fallen to Earth 5,600 years ago and was first discovered in 1576; it is one of the oldest known meteorites on Earth. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Geoff Notkin of Aerolite Meteorites Inc. and the TV show Meteorite Men, as well as a specimen identification card.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space Auction
  • Dates: #526 - Ended April 19, 2018