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ノーリザーブ - Campo del Cielo (IAB-MG) 完全な天然標本 - 519 g
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ノーリザーブ - Campo del Cielo (IAB-MG) 完全な天然標本 - 519 g

Premium Iron Meteorite – Campo del Cielo (IAB-MG) Complete Natural Specimen – Restored by Electrolysis – Buy It Now I am pleased to offer this authentic Campo del Cielo iron meteorite, a complete natural specimen originating from Argentina. This beautiful individual meteorite has been carefully cleaned and stabilized through electrolysis treatment, allowing the natural metallic structure to reappear while removing surface oxidation. The result is a visually striking specimen with a strong extraterrestrial character. Campo del Cielo is one of the most famous iron meteorites in the world and has fascinated collectors for centuries. Meteorite Details Meteorite name: Campo del Cielo (official) Type: Iron meteorite Classification: Iron, IAB-MG Country of origin: Argentina Year found: 1576 Total known mass: Approximately 50 tons Observed fall: No Meteoritical Bulletin: MB 36 (1966) Further references: NHM Catalogue (2000), MetBase v7.1 (2006) Offered Lot Weight: 519 g Condition: Complete natural individual specimen Surface: Natural regmaglypted iron surface Treatment: Carefully cleaned and stabilized by electrolysis to reduce oxidation Cut / polished: No – complete natural meteorite This specimen displays a beautiful sculptural appearance with natural cavities and classic iron meteorite texture. Scientific Background Campo del Cielo belongs to the IAB-MG iron meteorite group, composed primarily of nickel-iron metal. These meteorites are fragments of the metallic core of an ancient differentiated asteroid formed during the early history of the Solar System. Its metallic composition and distinctive surface morphology make Campo del Cielo one of the most recognizable and collectible iron meteorites worldwide. History & Provenance Campo del Cielo, meaning “Field of the Sky,” was discovered in Argentina and has been known since the 16th century. The meteorite field consists of numerous iron masses scattered over a large area, resulting from a major meteoritic event in prehistoric times. This specimen comes from curated collection material and has been professionally preserved. Authenticity & Guarantee Official meteorite name: Campo del Cielo Classification: Iron meteorite – IAB-MG Listed in Meteoritical Bulletin MB 36 Guaranteed authentic meteorite A rare opportunity to acquire a complete iron meteorite displaying the powerful and timeless appearance of extraterrestrial metal. FB: #galerielithique Thank you for your interest. Patrice Bachelier

No. 103677934

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ノーリザーブ - Campo del Cielo (IAB-MG) 完全な天然標本 - 519 g

ノーリザーブ - Campo del Cielo (IAB-MG) 完全な天然標本 - 519 g

Premium Iron Meteorite – Campo del Cielo (IAB-MG)
Complete Natural Specimen – Restored by Electrolysis – Buy It Now

I am pleased to offer this authentic Campo del Cielo iron meteorite, a complete natural specimen originating from Argentina.

This beautiful individual meteorite has been carefully cleaned and stabilized through electrolysis treatment, allowing the natural metallic structure to reappear while removing surface oxidation. The result is a visually striking specimen with a strong extraterrestrial character.

Campo del Cielo is one of the most famous iron meteorites in the world and has fascinated collectors for centuries.

Meteorite Details

Meteorite name: Campo del Cielo (official)
Type: Iron meteorite
Classification: Iron, IAB-MG
Country of origin: Argentina
Year found: 1576
Total known mass: Approximately 50 tons
Observed fall: No

Meteoritical Bulletin: MB 36 (1966)
Further references: NHM Catalogue (2000), MetBase v7.1 (2006)

Offered Lot

Weight: 519 g

Condition: Complete natural individual specimen
Surface: Natural regmaglypted iron surface
Treatment: Carefully cleaned and stabilized by electrolysis to reduce oxidation
Cut / polished: No – complete natural meteorite

This specimen displays a beautiful sculptural appearance with natural cavities and classic iron meteorite texture.

Scientific Background

Campo del Cielo belongs to the IAB-MG iron meteorite group, composed primarily of nickel-iron metal.

These meteorites are fragments of the metallic core of an ancient differentiated asteroid formed during the early history of the Solar System.

Its metallic composition and distinctive surface morphology make Campo del Cielo one of the most recognizable and collectible iron meteorites worldwide.

History & Provenance

Campo del Cielo, meaning “Field of the Sky,” was discovered in Argentina and has been known since the 16th century.

The meteorite field consists of numerous iron masses scattered over a large area, resulting from a major meteoritic event in prehistoric times.

This specimen comes from curated collection material and has been professionally preserved.

Authenticity & Guarantee

Official meteorite name: Campo del Cielo
Classification: Iron meteorite – IAB-MG
Listed in Meteoritical Bulletin MB 36
Guaranteed authentic meteorite

A rare opportunity to acquire a complete iron meteorite displaying the powerful and timeless appearance of extraterrestrial metal.

FB: #galerielithique
Thank you for your interest.
Patrice Bachelier

Final bid
€ 205
No reserve price
Francesco Moser
Expert
Estimate € 500 - € 600

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