Precious Lapislazuli Bowl - Refined Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Mosaic - Height: 126 mm - Width: 126 mm- 276 g - (1)

Refined Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Mosaic — This exceptional specimen of the Campo del Cielo meteorite, sourced from Argentina, is a tangible testament to the power and beauty of cosmic phenomena. The piece features its characteristic dark fusion crust, due to the intense heating during atmospheric entry. The surface is adorned with regmaglypts, cavities and impressions created by the ablation of material during the fall, which give the sample a sculptural and deeply fascinating appearance. The Campo del Cielo meteorite is classified as a crude iron octahedrite, a type of meteorite that forms in the core of an asteroid. Its composition is predominantly metallic, with a iron-nickel matrix, making it particularly dense and heavy for its size. Its irregular surface and dark coloration with metallic reflections render it a object of great visual and scientific interest. The Campo del Cielo fall occurred about 4,000–5,000 years ago, when a rain of meteorites struck what is today the Chaco province in Argentina, creating a series of impact craters. This specimen, like all Campo del Cielo fragments, carries with it the history of an interstellar journey lasting billions of years, culminating in a dramatic impact with our planet. Collecting a meteorite means owning a piece of the solar system's history. This specimen represents not only a rare geological object, but also a symbol of the vastness of the universe and our connection with it. It is an ideal piece to enrich a collection of rare minerals, fossils or natural curiosities, or to serve as an extraordinary decorative element in any environment, evoking wonder and curiosity. Its condition is excellent, preserving all the details of its formation and its dramatic journey.