Chondrite Meteorite - 148 g - (3)

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Over 20 years collecting meteorites; former museum curator and experienced restorer.

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Three natural meteorites (chondrite) from Morocco, originating in the Morocco region, weighing 148 g in total, supplied with a custom three-piece display stand.

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We offer you a remarkable lot of three natural meteorite specimens, presented as true sculptures of nature and accompanied by an elegant, custom three-piece display stand (included).

​Meteorites are among the most extraordinary extraterrestrial treasures accessible on Earth. These primitive rocks are ancient remnants from the formation of our solar system, offering a direct physical link to the deep cosmic processes that took place over 4.5 billion years ago.
​Originating primarily from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, these specimens survived an incredible journey through space before enduring the extreme friction and atmospheric entry into Earth. This violent heating process forged their unique outer characteristics, including classic fusion crust remnants, weathered regmaglypts, and dense, metal-rich mineral matrices.

​These specimens are not only visually captivating with their raw, metallic textures and rugged geometries, but they also hold profound scientific value. Studying meteorites provides planetary scientists with vital clues about the building blocks of planets, the composition of early solar nebulae, and the fundamental history of our cosmic neighborhood.

We offer you a remarkable lot of three natural meteorite specimens, presented as true sculptures of nature and accompanied by an elegant, custom three-piece display stand (included).

​Meteorites are among the most extraordinary extraterrestrial treasures accessible on Earth. These primitive rocks are ancient remnants from the formation of our solar system, offering a direct physical link to the deep cosmic processes that took place over 4.5 billion years ago.
​Originating primarily from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, these specimens survived an incredible journey through space before enduring the extreme friction and atmospheric entry into Earth. This violent heating process forged their unique outer characteristics, including classic fusion crust remnants, weathered regmaglypts, and dense, metal-rich mineral matrices.

​These specimens are not only visually captivating with their raw, metallic textures and rugged geometries, but they also hold profound scientific value. Studying meteorites provides planetary scientists with vital clues about the building blocks of planets, the composition of early solar nebulae, and the fundamental history of our cosmic neighborhood.

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Number of objects
3
Type of meteorite
Chondrite Meteorite
Weight
148 g
Origin (region/city)
Morocco
Country of origin
Morocco
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