Asteroid Nucleus - Meteorite - Field of Heaven Specimen - Height: 124 mm - Width: 110 mm - 2468 g
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Campo del Cielo asteroid nucleus meteorite from Chaco Province, Argentina; an iron-nickel meteorite field-of-heaven specimen weighing 2468 g and measuring 124 × 110 × 49 mm.
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The asteroid that created the Field of the Sky was primarily composed of iron and nickel, and likely originated from the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter. Millions of years ago, this asteroid entered Earth's atmosphere at very high speed, causing a devastating explosion and a spectacular impact event.
The core of the asteroid, made of a metallic alloy with a high percentage of iron and nickel, fragmented into numerous pieces during the explosion and reached the surrounding ground. These fragments, known as Campo del Cielo meteorites, were first discovered in 1576, but it is believed that the impact occurred approximately 4,000-5,000 years ago.
The Campo del Cielo is a vast meteorite impact site located in the province of Chaco, Argentina. It is one of the most important and fascinating meteorite deposits in the world.
The Campo del Cielo is a site of great scientific and historical interest. The meteorites recovered from this location have provided important information about asteroids and their composition, contributing to our understanding of the origin of the solar system and the processes that shaped celestial bodies.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateThe asteroid that created the Field of the Sky was primarily composed of iron and nickel, and likely originated from the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter. Millions of years ago, this asteroid entered Earth's atmosphere at very high speed, causing a devastating explosion and a spectacular impact event.
The core of the asteroid, made of a metallic alloy with a high percentage of iron and nickel, fragmented into numerous pieces during the explosion and reached the surrounding ground. These fragments, known as Campo del Cielo meteorites, were first discovered in 1576, but it is believed that the impact occurred approximately 4,000-5,000 years ago.
The Campo del Cielo is a vast meteorite impact site located in the province of Chaco, Argentina. It is one of the most important and fascinating meteorite deposits in the world.
The Campo del Cielo is a site of great scientific and historical interest. The meteorites recovered from this location have provided important information about asteroids and their composition, contributing to our understanding of the origin of the solar system and the processes that shaped celestial bodies.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Type of meteorite
Asteroid Nucleus - Meteorite - Field of Heaven Specimen
Weight
2468 g
Country of Origin
Chaco Province, Argentina
Height
124 mm
Width
110 mm
Depth
49 mm
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