The Bendegó meteorite was discovered back in 1784 in Brazil. It is the biggest meteorite ever found in Brazil with over 5000kgs of weight. It has been in the National Museum of Rio de Janeiro since 1888. It gained international attention when in 2018 after a fire that destroyed the museum, the meteorite seemed to remain intact among the ashes. It is classified under the rare group IC. This fragment probably comes from the crust of the specimen and it is oxidized but stable. It was legally obtained from a private Brazilian astronomer's collection. He was able to trade a few Bendegó fragments with the museum years ago. Certificate of authenticity included. IMCA 5591. Box and label included. Packages are usually sent the morning after the auction. Shipping is combined in all my listings - if you win multiple items, only one shipping cost is paid. Do not miss this opportunity!