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Campo del Cielo meteorite (81 grams)
- Campo del Cielo, Chaco & Santiago del Estero Prov., Argentina
- Miniature, 4.2 x 3.0 x 1.8 cm
- Start Time: 09/22/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 09/27/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A sculptural, lustrous, metallic meteorite from this famous large meteorite fall in Argentina. Discovered in 1576, the fall occurred 4000-5000 years ago. It is classified as an iron octahedrite. The back has been sawed. 81 grams. This is from an old mineral collection