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Big 5 1/2 lb Meteorite - Distinctive appearance - Lots of character
- Auction No.:
- 5991
- Buy Now Price:
- $350.00
- Current Bid:
- $260.00
- High Bidder:
- Neal Kleinman
- Bid History:
- 3 Bids [View History]
- Location:
- PRESCOTT, AZ - United States
- Started:
- 10/03/2010 07:38PM
- Ends:
- 10/08/2010 12:48PM
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- Payment:
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Please have a look at this great looking meteorite which weighs approximately 5 lbs 8 oz. (2520 grams). This is a classic heavy iron nickel meteorite from the famous Campo del Cielo Argentina strewnfield in South America. This "field of meteorites" has been the source of most of the iron meteorites that have been available to the general public. Unfortunately, Argentina banned any further export of these meteorites back in January of 2008. There was once a plentiful supply of these meteorites, but supplies are steadily being bought and stored away in private collections. Meteorites like this are the last of the relatively affordable meteorites. Please consider purchasing one soon before price rise and they become out of reach.
*Please note that the reserve price was met, the meteorite will now sell to the highest bidder. Thank you very much for bidding!
Meteorite Facts:
Location of Meteorite Find: Campo del Cielo, Gran Chaco Gualamba, Argentina, about 500 miles north-northwest of Buenos Aries. Latitude 27 degrees 39 minutes South, Longitude 61 degrees 44 minutes West. Structural Class: Coarse octahedrite, Og, Widmanstatten bandwidth 3.0 0.6 mm. Chemical Class: Group I, 6.68% Ni, 0.43% Co, 0.25% P, 87 ppm Ga, 407 ppm Ge, 3.6 ppm Ir. Time of Fall: 4,000 to 6,000 years ago
History: The first record of the Campo was in 1576. A Spanish governor learned of the iron from the Indians who reportedly believed that it had fallen from heaven. The governor sent an expedition under the command of one Captain de Miraval who brought back a few pieces of a huge iron mass he called Meson de Fierro (large table of iron). The location of the find was the Campo del Cielo (field of the sky or heaven), a fitting name for the location of a meteorite. Since the Indians believed that the irons fell from heaven the name may have come from the meteorites. The area is an open brush-covered plain that has little water and no other rocks--very good country in which to locate meteorites.
Every Astronomer or night sky enthusiast should have a meteorite. Folks spend thousands of dollars trying to catch glimpses of objects in outer space. Yet, for less than the cost of a telescope eyepiece, you can own and hold your own rock from space! And here is an authentic iron nickel Meteorites from our solar system that you can display on your desk, in a home library, or observatory, and share with friends and family. Adults and children alike are fascinated with meteorites, and these objects are much more rare and interesting than any Earth rock. This Premium grade meteorite has great character, surface features and displays well from every angle. It has everything a classic meteorite should have, including: thumbprints, also known as regmaglypts and desirable texturing and a clean rust free surface. This also has a desirable and very unique shape. This iron/nickel meteorite is heavy and substantial for its size.
This meteorite will impress everyone who examines and sees it! The meteorite also includes an identification label,
Certificate of Authenticity, and Information sheet detailing the history of the Campo del Cielo meteorites, and the laboratory and chemical composition in addition to meteorite care instructions.
[COLOR="Red"]Payment via Paypal (no extra fee) is preferred upon completion of auction please, although money orders and checks are acceptable too. Paypal allows for immediate shipping however. I will contact the winner shortly after the end of the auction to discuss shipping and payment details.
Shipping: Meteorite will ship immediately via Priority Mail shipping with Tracking and Delivery Confirmation, the cost is $10 if you live in the lower 48 states in the USA (CONUS) and Hawaii. International shipping is easy and I will be happy to ship oveseas. Please be aware of the additional cost though, usually forty three dollars to England, Canada, Mainland Europe and Australia.[/COLOR]
Please read my 5 star feedback and notice that I am a member of the IMCA (International Meteorite Collectors Association), Member # 9189. IMCA members are committed to insuring that only 100% authentic meteorites are sold to the public.
*Please note that the reserve price was met, the meteorite will now sell to the highest bidder. Thank you very much for bidding!
Meteorite Facts:
Location of Meteorite Find: Campo del Cielo, Gran Chaco Gualamba, Argentina, about 500 miles north-northwest of Buenos Aries. Latitude 27 degrees 39 minutes South, Longitude 61 degrees 44 minutes West. Structural Class: Coarse octahedrite, Og, Widmanstatten bandwidth 3.0 0.6 mm. Chemical Class: Group I, 6.68% Ni, 0.43% Co, 0.25% P, 87 ppm Ga, 407 ppm Ge, 3.6 ppm Ir. Time of Fall: 4,000 to 6,000 years ago
History: The first record of the Campo was in 1576. A Spanish governor learned of the iron from the Indians who reportedly believed that it had fallen from heaven. The governor sent an expedition under the command of one Captain de Miraval who brought back a few pieces of a huge iron mass he called Meson de Fierro (large table of iron). The location of the find was the Campo del Cielo (field of the sky or heaven), a fitting name for the location of a meteorite. Since the Indians believed that the irons fell from heaven the name may have come from the meteorites. The area is an open brush-covered plain that has little water and no other rocks--very good country in which to locate meteorites.
Every Astronomer or night sky enthusiast should have a meteorite. Folks spend thousands of dollars trying to catch glimpses of objects in outer space. Yet, for less than the cost of a telescope eyepiece, you can own and hold your own rock from space! And here is an authentic iron nickel Meteorites from our solar system that you can display on your desk, in a home library, or observatory, and share with friends and family. Adults and children alike are fascinated with meteorites, and these objects are much more rare and interesting than any Earth rock. This Premium grade meteorite has great character, surface features and displays well from every angle. It has everything a classic meteorite should have, including: thumbprints, also known as regmaglypts and desirable texturing and a clean rust free surface. This also has a desirable and very unique shape. This iron/nickel meteorite is heavy and substantial for its size.
This meteorite will impress everyone who examines and sees it! The meteorite also includes an identification label,
Certificate of Authenticity, and Information sheet detailing the history of the Campo del Cielo meteorites, and the laboratory and chemical composition in addition to meteorite care instructions.
[COLOR="Red"]Payment via Paypal (no extra fee) is preferred upon completion of auction please, although money orders and checks are acceptable too. Paypal allows for immediate shipping however. I will contact the winner shortly after the end of the auction to discuss shipping and payment details.
Shipping: Meteorite will ship immediately via Priority Mail shipping with Tracking and Delivery Confirmation, the cost is $10 if you live in the lower 48 states in the USA (CONUS) and Hawaii. International shipping is easy and I will be happy to ship oveseas. Please be aware of the additional cost though, usually forty three dollars to England, Canada, Mainland Europe and Australia.[/COLOR]
Please read my 5 star feedback and notice that I am a member of the IMCA (International Meteorite Collectors Association), Member # 9189. IMCA members are committed to insuring that only 100% authentic meteorites are sold to the public.
| Time Placed | User | Bid Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2010 07:42PM | Neal Kleinman | $260.00 |
| 10/08/2010 07:34PM | David Wilk | $255.00 |
| 10/07/2010 10:52PM | Neal Kleinman | $250.00 |
Martin Rhode (mrroadie)
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