Uniquely Shaped Campo del Cielo Meteorite
Uniquely Shaped Campo del Cielo Meteorite
Iron, coarse octahedrite
Gran Chaco, Argentina
Native South Americans told Spanish explorers of the heavy metal that fell from the sky that gave rise to the name of the locality, which translates as “Field of the Sky.” This fascinating specimen shows the desirable thumprints, or remaglypts highly prized by collectors.
Measuring 16 x 13 x 8in
Weighing 88 kilograms
Iron, coarse octahedrite
Gran Chaco, Argentina
Native South Americans told Spanish explorers of the heavy metal that fell from the sky that gave rise to the name of the locality, which translates as “Field of the Sky.” This fascinating specimen shows the desirable thumprints, or remaglypts highly prized by collectors.
Measuring 16 x 13 x 8in
Weighing 88 kilograms
Sold for
US$ 5,875
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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