meteorite Chondrite Meteorite - Height: 4.5 cm- 80 g

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Morocco origin, 80 g chondrite meteorite, a magnetic stony meteorite about 4.6 billion years old, displayed in a protective glass dome with a wooden base and a height of 4.5 cm.

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Rare Chondrite Meteorite – 80 g – 4.6 Billion Years Old – Magnetic – Authentic Space Rock (Glass Dome Included)

Description
​An authentic chondrite meteorite weighing 80 grams, a genuine fragment of primordial Solar System material formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago.
​Chondrites are among the most important and collectible meteorites, representing the original building blocks of planets. This specimen has remained largely unchanged since the formation of the Solar System, making it a direct witness of its earliest history.
​The meteorite displays typical characteristics of stony chondrites, including a natural surface texture and possible remnants of fusion crust formed during its passage through Earth’s atmosphere. Its composition includes silicate minerals with iron-nickel metal, giving it a noticeable magnetic response.
​This specimen comes complete with its elegant protective glass display dome and wooden base, making it a unique, highly attractive, and ready-to-display piece ideal for meteorite collectors, natural history enthusiasts, or as a sophisticated interior design statement.
​Specifications
​Type: Chondrite (stony meteorite)
​Weight: 80 g
​Composition: Silicates with iron-nickel inclusions
​Magnetism: Yes (slightly magnetic)
​Origin: Asteroid belt
​Included Accessories: Protective glass display dome with metal support and wooden base
​Why this piece stands out
​Genuine material older than Earth
​Direct fragment of early Solar System formation
​Natural, unaltered extraterrestrial object
​Ready for display: High-quality glass dome and base are included in the lot
​Unique collectible – no two specimens are identical
​Note
​This is a natural specimen. Shape, texture, and metal distribution may vary, enhancing its uniqueness.

Rare Chondrite Meteorite – 80 g – 4.6 Billion Years Old – Magnetic – Authentic Space Rock (Glass Dome Included)

Description
​An authentic chondrite meteorite weighing 80 grams, a genuine fragment of primordial Solar System material formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago.
​Chondrites are among the most important and collectible meteorites, representing the original building blocks of planets. This specimen has remained largely unchanged since the formation of the Solar System, making it a direct witness of its earliest history.
​The meteorite displays typical characteristics of stony chondrites, including a natural surface texture and possible remnants of fusion crust formed during its passage through Earth’s atmosphere. Its composition includes silicate minerals with iron-nickel metal, giving it a noticeable magnetic response.
​This specimen comes complete with its elegant protective glass display dome and wooden base, making it a unique, highly attractive, and ready-to-display piece ideal for meteorite collectors, natural history enthusiasts, or as a sophisticated interior design statement.
​Specifications
​Type: Chondrite (stony meteorite)
​Weight: 80 g
​Composition: Silicates with iron-nickel inclusions
​Magnetism: Yes (slightly magnetic)
​Origin: Asteroid belt
​Included Accessories: Protective glass display dome with metal support and wooden base
​Why this piece stands out
​Genuine material older than Earth
​Direct fragment of early Solar System formation
​Natural, unaltered extraterrestrial object
​Ready for display: High-quality glass dome and base are included in the lot
​Unique collectible – no two specimens are identical
​Note
​This is a natural specimen. Shape, texture, and metal distribution may vary, enhancing its uniqueness.

Details

Main mineral
meteorite
Mineral form
Chondrite Meteorite
Weight
80 g
Country of origin
Morocco
Height
4.5 cm
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