Abee Slice at the Royal Ontario Museum
107 kilograms of Abee were recovered in June 1952 in a wheat field in Abee, Alberta, Canada five days after a fireball was witnessed - it is considered one of the most unusual scientific meteorites ever found
Date: 02/25/12
107 kilograms of Abee were recovered in June 1952 in a wheat field in Abee, Alberta, Canada five days after a fireball was witnessed - it is considered one of the most unusual scientific meteorites ever found
1952 - Abee - 1.100 grams
Our small slice is classified as an EH4 impact-melt breccia - the only one known! This is really a one-of-a-kind meteorite!
Date: 02/25/12
Our small slice is classified as an EH4 impact-melt breccia - the only one known! This is really a one-of-a-kind meteorite!
Abee - 1.100 grams
Abee was formed billions of years ago in an "oxygen poor" part of the original solar nebula - since so little oxygen was present virtually all of the iron occured as metal or as sulfide - giving a slight gunpower smell to the stone
Date: 02/25/12
Abee was formed billions of years ago in an "oxygen poor" part of the original solar nebula - since so little oxygen was present virtually all of the iron occured as metal or as sulfide - giving a slight gunpower smell to the stone
Namurachi Canyon in Chihuahua, Mexico
The Almada (b) meteorite was found near the city of Aldama, in Chihuahua, Mexico in 1996 - more fragments were located in 2001
Date: 07/22/09
The Almada (b) meteorite was found near the city of Aldama, in Chihuahua, Mexico in 1996 - more fragments were located in 2001
Aldama (b) - 7.9 grams
Our great end-cut is classified as an H5 chondrite
Date: 07/22/09
Our great end-cut is classified as an H5 chondrite
Aldama (b) - 7.9 grams
About 8 kilograms of material has been recovered so far of this meteorite
Date: 07/22/09
About 8 kilograms of material has been recovered so far of this meteorite
Meteorite hunters in Antarctica
The Allan Hills A76009 meteorite was found west of Allan Nunatak on the edge of the Polar plateau in Victoria Land, Antarctica during the 1976-1977 season of ANSMET - NASA Photo
Date: 07/09/09
The Allan Hills A76009 meteorite was found west of Allan Nunatak on the edge of the Polar plateau in Victoria Land, Antarctica during the 1976-1977 season of ANSMET - NASA Photo
Allan Hills A76009 - Fragment
Our sample comes from a huge 407 kilogram stone that was split between NASA's collection and various Japanese scientific institutions
Date: 07/09/09
Our sample comes from a huge 407 kilogram stone that was split between NASA's collection and various Japanese scientific institutions
Allan Hills A76009 - Fragment
It is classified as an L6 chondrite - these early Antartica meteorites are legal to purchase
Date: 07/09/09
It is classified as an L6 chondrite - these early Antartica meteorites are legal to purchase
Allende - 2.28 grams
The fireball was witnessed at on February 8, 1969 over the Mexican state of Chihuahua
Date: 01/01/00
Allende - 2.28 grams
Allende - 2.28 grams
The Allende meteorite is the largest carbonaceous chondrite ever found on Earth
Date: 01/01/00
Allende - 2.28 grams
Small boy with the Allende meteorite
Courtesy Brian Mason, Smithsonian
Date: 04/13/09
Small boy with the Allende meteorite - Courtesy Brian Mason, Smithsonian
Cusarare Falls
Located in Copper Canyon, Chihuahua, Mexico near the location of the Allende meteorite fall
Date: 04/28/09
Cusarare Falls
Arivaca - Main Mass
This stone was claimed to have been found by Carl Esparza on the Wilbur Cruce Ranch near Arivaca, Arizona in 1999 - it is a real meteorite - but not everyone believes it was actually found on the ranch - some think it is an NWA stone
Date: 06/22/09
This stone was claimed to have been found by Carl Esparza on the Wilbur Cruce Ranch near Arivaca, Arizona in 1999 - it is a real meteorite - but not everyone believes it was actually found on the ranch - some think it is an NWA stone
Arivaca - 4.56 grams
Our slice is classified as an achondrite from the eucrite group - the meteorite is a monomict breccia
Date: 06/22/09
Arivaca - 4.56 grams
Arivaca - 4.56 grams
The TKW of the meteorite is about 960 grams
Date: 06/22/09
Arivaca - 4.56 grams
Buenos Aires Argentina
The Balcarce meteorite was found near here in June of 2002
Date: 01/17/10
The Balcarce meteorite was found near here in June of 2002
Balcarce - 10 grams
Balcarce is currently unclassified but it is suspected to be an H4 chondrite
Date: 01/17/10
Balcarce is currently unclassified but it is suspected to be an H4 chondrite
Balcarce - 10 grams
The bottom view of our Balcarce individual
Date: 01/17/10
The bottom view of our Balcarce individual
Bassikounou - 14.6 grams
A single stone of 3,165 grams was found by A. Salem El Moichine after it fell on October 16, 2006
Date: 01/01/00
A single stone of 3,165 grams was found by A. Salem El Moichine after it fell on October 16, 2006
Bassikounou - 14.6 grams
Soon after the first stone - more than twenty additional specimens similar to our stone above were recovered by locals and meteorite hunters
Date: 01/01/00
Soon after the first stone - more than twenty additional specimens similar to our stone above were recovered by locals and meteorite hunters
Bassikounou Strewnfield
The additional finds defined a eight kilometer long strewnfield shown on the map above - with even more additional finds the total recovered mass is now over 46 kilograms - Courtesy meteorite-recon.com
Date: 04/05/09
The additional finds defined a eight kilometer long strewnfield shown on the map above - with even more additional finds the total recovered mass is now over 46 kilograms - Courtesy meteorite-recon.com
Bassikounou - 2.6 grams
This broken fragment provides a nice look inside the meteorite
Date: 01/01/00
This broken fragment provides a nice look inside the meteorite
Bassikounou - 2.6 grams
Our various specimens have been classified as H5 ordinary chondrites
Date: 01/01/00
Our various specimens have been classified as H5 ordinary chondrites
Bassikounou Landscape
Desert landscape between Bassikounou and Nema
Date: 04/11/09
Landscape between Bassikounou and Nema
Bassikounou - 3.14 grams
Many of these small individuals have now been found and are available to collectors
Date: 01/01/00
Many of these small individuals have now been found and are available to collectors
Bassikounou - 3.14 grams
Most stones have a great jet-black crust with lots of visible metal
Date: 01/01/00
Most stones have a great jet-black crust with lots of visible metal
Bassikounou Strewnfield - Satellite
Courtesy Dr. Svend Buhl - niger-meteorite-recon.de
Date: 09/06/07
Bassikounou Strewnfield - Satellite
Bassikounou - 9.8 grams
This cut stone shows the distinctive brown and light gray interior
Date: 05/05/09
This cut stone shows the distinctive brown and light gray interior
Bassikounou - 9.8 grams
A look at the crusted side of the cut specimen
Date: 05/05/09
A look at the crusted side of the cut specimen
Historical map of Sumner County Kansas
The four stones of the Belle Plaine L6 Chondrite were found here in 1950
Date: 04/13/09
The four stones of the Belle Plaine L6 Chondrite were found here in 1950
Sumner County Landscape
The terrain is mostly irrigated farmland
Date: 01/03/03
Sumner County Landscape
Belle Plaine - 1.72 grams
Our small piece has a slight blue color highlighted with sparkling metal
Date: 01/01/00
Our small piece has a slight blue color highlighted with sparkling metal
Bensour - 26.94 grams
Bensour is an Arabic word meaning "land of falcons"
Date: 01/01/00
Bensour - 26.94 grams
Bensour - 26.94 grams
A peek inside the stone shows some metal inclusions
Date: 01/01/00
A peek inside the stone shows some metal inclusions
Berber nomad holding the main mass of Bensour - 9.2 kilograms
Michael Farmer bought many stones from this nomad! - image courtesty meteoritehunter.com
Date: 04/13/09
Michael Farmer holding the main mass of Bensour
Bensour - .87 grams
The strewnfield crossed the border into Algeria - with the smaller pieces in Morocco and the larger in Algeria
Date: 01/01/00
Bensour - .87 grams
Bensour - .87 grams
Another look at the internal matrix of this meteorite
Date: 01/01/00
Another look at the internal matrix of this meteorite
Berduc Strewnfield
Near Colonia Berduc in Argentina a bright meteor was reported on April 7, 2008 - a 154 gram stone was recovered and it is now located at the MNCNA-AS - many additional pieces have been found since - map courtesy Michael Farmer
Date: 02/01/10
Near Colonia Berduc in Argentina a bright meteor was reported on April 7, 2008 - a 154 gram stone was recovered and it is now located at the MNCNA-AS - many additional pieces have been found since - map courtesy Michael Farmer
Berduc - 1.63 grams
We photographed this small broken individual which has been classified as an L6 ordinary chondrite - this specimen gives a good look inside this fresh stone
Date: 02/01/10
We photographed this small broken individual which has been classified as an L6 ordinary chondrite - this specimen gives a good look inside this fresh stone
Berduc - 1.63 grams
The outside of the Berduc meteorite is a glossy, jet black, fresh crust!
Date: 02/01/10
The outside of the Berduc meteorite is a glossy, jet black, fresh crust!
Southern Tagalog, Philippines
The Bondoc meteorite was found on the Bondoc Peninsula of Luzon Island in the Philippines in 1956 - it weighed 888.6 kilograms
Date: 08/30/09
The Bondoc meteorite was found on the Bondoc Peninsula of Luzon Island in the Philippines in 1956 - it weighed 888.6 kilograms
Label from the Smithsonian
In August of 1962 Harvey Nininger aquired the meteorite - part of it was put into the USNM collection - our small sample is from that material at the Smithsonian which was acquired through a trade with a well known meteorite hunter
Date: 01/01/00
In August of 1962 Harvey Nininger aquired the meteorite - part of it was put into the USNM collection - our small sample is from that material at the Smithsonian which was acquired through a trade with a well known meteorite hunter
Bondoc - 1.519 grams
Our nice piece is classified as a mesosiderite of petrologic class B and metamorphic grade 4 - which are meteorites which contain subequal silicate and metallic components
Date: 08/30/09
Our nice piece is classified as a mesosiderite of petrologic class B and metamorphic grade 4 - which are meteorites which contain subequal silicate and metallic components
Buzzard Coulee Video
This bright fireball was seen across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba Canada during the evening of November 20, 2008 - the video was recorded by a dash camera
Date: 09/20/10
This bright fireball was seen across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba Canada during the evening of November 20, 2008 - the video was recorded by a dash camera
Buzzard Coulee Map
This map shows the general landing zone and strewnfield location of the meteorite fragments
Date: 09/20/10
This map shows the general landing zone and strewnfield location of the meteorite fragments
Ellen Milley looks at the first Buzzard Coulee stone
The first recovered fragment was found on a frozen lake - the photograph was taken by Grady Semmens
Date: 09/20/10
The first recovered fragment was found on a frozen lake - the photograph was taken by Grady Semmens
McCartney Taylor at Buzzard Coulee
McCartney made two trips up to join the hunt - one shortly after the fall - and one in the spring after the snow melt
Date: 09/20/10
McCartney made two trips up to join the hunt - one shortly after the fall - and one in the spring after the snow melt
McCartney Taylor with a find
The fields were great for hunting meteorites except for it was "tooooo cold" - McCartney holds up an individual from his huge number of Buzzard Coulee finds
Date: 09/20/10
The fields were great for hunting meteorites except for it was "tooooo cold" - McCartney holds up an individual from his huge number of Buzzard Coulee finds
Canadian Meteorite Export Permit
This was a welcome sight - I waited almost 18 months for the permits to be approved for the Buzzard Coulee stones I puchased
Date: 09/20/10
This was a welcome sight - I waited almost 18 months for the permits to be approved for the Buzzard Coulee stones I puchased
Taylor Find in-situ - Buzzard Coulee - 6.8 grams
A great close-up shot of the first stone that we bought from McCartney - when the fireball fell the explosions were recorded by CTBT infrasound stations which indicated an energy release of approximately one third of a kiloton
Date: 09/20/10
A great close-up shot of the first stone that we bought from McCartney - when the fireball fell the explosions were recorded by CTBT infrasound stations which indicated an energy release of approximately one third of a kiloton
Buzzard Coulee - 6.8 grams
This naturally windowed little stone was obtained from McCartney - it is classified as an H4 ordinary chondrite
Date: 01/01/00
This naturally windowed little stone was obtained from McCartney - it is classified as an H4 ordinary chondrite
Buzzard Coulee - 6.8 grams
The reverse view of the windowed Buzzard Coulee - the initial strewnfield was estimated at seven kilometers long and approximately three kilometers wide
Date: 09/20/10
The reverse view of the windowed Buzzard Coulee - the initial strewnfield was estimated at seven kilometers long and approximately three kilometers wide
Taylor Find in-situ - Buzzard Coulee - 7.7 grams
A great close-up shot of the second stone that we bought from McCartney - the original meteoroid mass of Buzzard Coulee has been estimated at about 10 tons
Date: 09/20/10
A great close-up shot of the second stone that we bought from McCartney - the original meteoroid mass of Buzzard Coulee has been estimated at about 10 tons
Buzzard Coulee - 7.7 grams
Our second specimen acquired from McCartney is fully crusted with no windows and only minor blemishes from the impact - dozens and dozens of all sizes of these stones have been recovered from the fall
Date: 09/20/10
Our second specimen acquired from McCartney is fully crusted with no windows and only minor blemishes from the impact - dozens and dozens of all sizes of these stones have been recovered from the fall
Buzzard Coulee - 7.7 grams
The reverse side of this incredible jet-black crusted stone - the surface features are classic for a fresh-fall specimen
Date: 09/20/10
The reverse side of this incredible jet-black crusted stone - the surface features are classic for a fresh-fall specimen
Unpacking Buzzard Coulee meteorites
Meteorite hunter McCartney Taylor lives about 10 minutes from my house in the same part of Austin, Texas - a GREAT thing if you are a meteorite collector! - here I am looking through his just opened shipment of Buzzard Coulee specimens
Date: 09/20/10
Meteorite hunter McCartney Taylor lives about 10 minutes from my house in the same part of Austin, Texas - a GREAT thing if you are a meteorite collector! - here I am looking through his just opened shipment of Buzzard Coulee specimens
A really nice Buzzard Coulee specimen
I helped McCartney to sort and classifiy the various specimens - he had collected some incredible oriented and flow-lined stones - I purchased a couple based on their amazing dark, black fresh crust - those are posted up above
Date: 09/20/10
I helped McCartney to sort and classifiy the various specimens - he had collected some incredible oriented and flow-lined stones - I purchased a couple based on their amazing dark, black fresh crust - those are posted up above
Buzzard Coulee - 6.6 grams
I selected this very fresh stone through a dealer at the Tucson show and it finally arrived many months later after the export was approved
Date: 09/20/10
I selected this very fresh stone through a dealer at the Tucson show and it finally arrived many months later after the export was approved
Caldwell, Kansas
In 1961, Vernie Havorka found the Caldwell meteorite while plowing a field - Harvey Nininger otained a small piece for testing but he never obtained the stone - it is now a part of the Kansas Meteorite Collection
Date: 10/02/09
In 1961, Vernie Havorka found the Caldwell meteorite while plowing a field - Harvey Nininger otained a small piece for testing but he never obtained the stone - it is now a part of the Kansas Meteorite Collection
Caldwell - 7 grams
We obtained our beautiful slice from the Kansas Meteorite Collection - the original stone weighed 12.9 kilograms
Date: 10/02/09
We obtained our beautiful slice from the Kansas Meteorite Collection - the original stone weighed 12.9 kilograms
Caldwell - 7 grams
Our slice has been classified as an ordinary chondrite from the L group that has experienced impact melting
Date: 10/02/09
Our slice has been classified as an ordinary chondrite from the L group that has experienced impact melting
Campo del Cielo on Display
The first record of the meteorite was in 1576 when a Spanish governor learned of the iron from Indians who reportedly believed that it had come from heaven - Photo courtesy Argentinean Tourist Board
Date: 04/09/09
The first record of the meteorite was in 1576 when a Spanish governor learned of the iron from Indians who reportedly believed that it had come from heaven - Photo courtesy Argentinean Tourist Board
Campo del Cielo - 34.48 grams
The "Posing Lion" Stone This was the first meteorite of the collection - Purchased in 2000
Date: 01/01/00
Campo del Cielo
Campo del Cielo - 23.23 grams
Another great sample! - it is classified as an iron meteorite belonging to the main group (MG) of the IAB complex
Date: 01/01/00
Another great sample! - it is classified as an iron meteorite belonging to the main group (MG) of the IAB complex
Campo del Cielo - 228.5 grams
Another great individual - this one is crusted!
Date: 01/01/00
Another great individual - this one is crusted!
Campo del Cielo - 228.5 grams
Another look at the crusted individual
Date: 01/01/00
Another look at the crusted individual
Campo del Cielo - 228.5 grams
This one looks and feels like a "classic" meteorite!
Date: 01/01/00
This one looks and feels like a "classic" meteorite!
"El Chaco"
An old photo of "El Chaco" - a very large Campo del Cielo which was almost "stolen" in 1990 by the American Robert Alan Haag
Date: 09/24/09
An old photo of "El Chaco" - a very large Campo del Cielo which was almost "stolen" in 1990 by the American Robert Alan Haag
Campo del Cielo - 52 grams
A look inside of Campo del Cielo courtesy of this nice meteorite slice
Date: 01/01/00
A look inside of Campo del Cielo courtesy of this nice meteorite slice
Campo del Cielo - 52 grams
The reverse side of the same slice
Date: 01/01/00
The reverse side of the same slice
Provincia de Santiago del Estero, Argentina
The location of the fall of the Campo del Ceilo meteorite
Date: 11/08/09
The location of the fall of the Campo del Ceilo meteorite
Campo del Cielo - 848 grams
One of our larger specimens of this very heavy meteorite!
Date: 09/30/09
One of our larger specimens of this very heavy meteorite!
Campo del Cielo - 848 grams
This specimen has a nice, dark crust
Date: 09/30/09
This specimen has a nice, dark crust
Ceara, Brazil
A meteorite shower fell about 18 kilometers east of the village of Campos Sales in Ceara, Brazil - about 23.68 kilograms of stones were recovered from grain fields along the road
Date: 07/23/09
A meteorite shower fell about 18 kilometers east of the village of Campos Sales in Ceara, Brazil - about 23.68 kilograms of stones were recovered from grain fields along the road
Campos Sales - .520 grams
Our small fragment is classified as an L5 chondrite
Date: 07/23/09
Our small fragment is classified as an L5 chondrite
Campos Sales - .520 grams
The initial search from this witnessed fall produced 35 large specimens - ranging from 3 grams to 3.5 kilograms
Date: 07/23/09
The initial search from this witnessed fall produced 35 large specimens - ranging from 3 grams to 3.5 kilograms
Canyon Diablo "Holsinger Meteorite"
The biggest recovered fragment of the famous Canyon Diablo meteorite - it weighs 639 kilograms and it is now on display in the Meteor Crater Visitor Center on the rim of the crater
Date: 08/27/09
The biggest recovered fragment of the famous Canyon Diablo meteorite - it weighs 639 kilograms and it is now on display in the Meteor Crater Visitor Center on the rim of the crater
American Meteorite Laboratory Label
Dr. Harvey Nininger founded the American Meteorite Laboratory and he also created the original Meteorite Museum on Route 66 near Meteor Crater - our Canyon Diablo Spheroids are from this famous collection!
Date: 08/27/09
Dr. Harvey Nininger founded the American Meteorite Laboratory and he also created the original Meteorite Museum on Route 66 near Meteor Crater - our Canyon Diablo Spheroids are from this famous collection!
Canyon Diablo Spheroids
These tiny individual round spheres were found around meteor crater using metal detectors and strong magnets - they were a common item for sale at Nininger's original Meteorite Museum
Date: 08/27/09
These tiny individual round spheres were found around meteor crater using metal detectors and strong magnets - they were a common item for sale at Nininger's original Meteorite Museum
Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
In 2004, Luis Bruschini found the first Cerro Mesa meteorite stone - the fall was in the Santa Cruz province of Patagonia, Argentina
Date: 06/28/09
In 2004, Luis Bruschini found the first Cerro Mesa meteorite stone - the fall was in the Santa Cruz province of Patagonia, Argentina
Cerro Mesa - .800 grams
Our small crusted fragment is classified as an L6 chondrite
Date: 06/28/09
Our small crusted fragment is classified as an L6 chondrite
Cerro Mesa - .800 grams
The total known weight of this fall is about 10.5 kilograms
Date: 06/28/09
The total known weight of this fall is about 10.5 kilograms
Dar al Gani Strewnfield
Courtesy SaharaMet.com
Date: 04/09/09
Dar al Gani strewn field Courtest SaharaMet.com
Logan County Arkansas
The Delaware meteorite fell between the Ozark Mountains to the north and Ouachita mountains to the south
Date: 07/12/09
The Delaware meteorite fell between the Ozark Mountains to the north and Ouachita mountains to the south
Delaware - 3.316 grams
Our slice is from a 8.346 kilogram stone that was found by 12 year old Daniel Michaelson while hunting for arrowheads
Date: 07/12/09
Our slice is from a 8.346 kilogram stone that was found by 12 year old Daniel Michaelson while hunting for arrowheads
Delaware - 3.316 grams
The meteorite is classified as an L4 chondrite
Date: 07/12/09
The meteorite is classified as an L4 chondrite
American Meteorite Museum
Harvey Nininger founded the American Meteorite Museum in 1942 - it was located near Meteor Crater, Arizona until 1953 - later it was located in Sedona, Arizona until 1960
Date: 09/25/09
Harvey Nininger founded the American Meteorite Museum in 1942 - it was located near Meteor Crater, Arizona until 1953 - later it was located in Sedona, Arizona until 1960
American Meteorite Laboratory Label
Back in 1879, three meteorite fragments weighing 37.2 kilograms in total were found by a Mr. F. M. Kendrick southeast of Densmore - in 1939 they were recognized as meteoritic and later obtained by Harvey Nininger for the AML
Date: 09/25/09
Back in 1879, three meteorite fragments weighing 37.2 kilograms in total were found by a Mr. F. M. Kendrick southeast of Densmore - in 1939 they were recognized as meteoritic and later obtained by Harvey Nininger for the AML
Densmore - .780 grams
Our "cheese shaped" slice has been classified as an L6 ordinary chondrite - it is from the AML collection
Date: 09/25/09
Our "cheese shaped" slice has been classified as an L6 ordinary chondrite - it is from the AML collection
Dhofar 020 - 5.02 grams
Lots of metal and an interesting purple matrix within this stone
Date: 01/01/00
Dhofar 020 - 5.02 grams
Russia's Vernadsky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry
A large sample of Dhofar 200 is held in the VERNAD collection in Russia
Date: 05/28/09
A large sample of Dhofar 200 is held in the VERNAD collection in Russia
Rare Vesiculated Diogenite
Twelve dark gray stones totaling 2,770 grams were found in the Dhofar region of Oman in 2002 - a few very small stones and one large one were found to contain vesicles!
Date: 02/01/10
Twelve dark gray stones totaling 2,770 grams were found in the Dhofar region of Oman in 2002 - a few very small stones and one large one were found to contain vesicles!
Dhofar 700 - 1.5 grams
Our small fragment has been classified as an achondrite from the diogenite group
Date: 02/01/10
Our small fragment has been classified as an achondrite from the diogenite group
Dhofar 700 - 1.5 grams
Vesicles have never been observed in a Diogenite before and it is a real mystery!
Date: 02/01/10
Vesicles have never been observed in a Diogenite before and it is a real mystery!
D'Orbigny meteorite - original stone
In this photo from the Oregonian, Edwin Thompson holds the D'Orbigny meteorite which was purchased and donated to the Portland State University Cascadia Meteorite Lab - photo Fredrick D. Joe/The Oregonian
Date: 11/08/09
In this photo from the Oregonian, Edwin Thompson holds the D'Orbigny meteorite which was purchased and donated to the Portland State University Cascadia Meteorite Lab - photo Fredrick D. Joe/The Oregonian
D’Orbigny thin film image
The original 16.55 kilogram stone was found in a corn field after a farmer hit it with a plow - this photo was taken with transmitted light - anorthite is white, augite is gray, olivine is light gray
Date: 11/08/09
The original 16.55 kilogram stone was found in a corn field after a farmer hit it with a plow - this photo was taken with transmitted light - anorthite is white, augite is gray, olivine is light gray
D'Orbigny - Fragments
Our fragments have been classified as an Angrite - one of the oldest and rarest of meteorite materials - the original stone was found in Buenos Aires Province in Argentina and was full of vugs and vesicles - a very special stone indeed!
Date: 11/08/09
Our fragments have been classified as an Angrite - one of the oldest and rarest of meteorite materials - the original stone was found in Buenos Aires Province in Argentina and was full of vugs and vesicles - a very special stone indeed!
Oleg Nikolayevich Gus'kov
Gus'kov found the original meteorite near the village of Dronino, Kasimovsky Raion, Ryazan Oblast in July, 2000 - image courtesy The Laboratory of Meteoritics, Russia
Date: 04/30/09
Gus'kov found the original meteorite near the village of Dronino, Kasimovsky Raion, Ryazan Oblast in July, 2000 - image courtesy The Laboratory of Meteoritics, Russia
Dronino - 12.1 grams
This mirror-polished end piece is truly beautiful - it also has several remarkable inclusions
Date: 01/01/00
Dronino - 12.1 grams
Pitt County North Carolina in the 1930s
On December 4, 1934 a huge meteorite fall was witnessed in North Carolia - two pieces were initially recovered with the first found in Farmville - a total of 56 kilograms has now been collected
Date: 08/21/09
On December 4, 1934 a huge meteorite fall was witnessed in North Carolia - two pieces were initially recovered with the first found in Farmville - a total of 56 kilograms has now been collected
Farmville Label from the Smithsonian Institution
Our sample fragments are from the Smithsonian Institution - but Harry Davis - the North Carolina State Museum director in the 1930s - collected the second big piece found and it is still on display in the State Museum's collection
Date: 01/01/00
Our sample fragments are from the Smithsonian Institution - but Harry Davis - the North Carolina State Museum director in the 1930s - collected the second big piece found and it is still on display in the State Museum's collection
Farmville - .077 grams
Our small fragments of the meteorite are classified as an H4 chondrite
Date: 08/21/09
Our small fragments of the meteorite are classified as an H4 chondrite
Landscape around Kingman Arizona
Franconia H5 Chondrites are found near Kingman
Date: 04/13/09
Landscape aroung Kingman Arizona
Franconia - 6.3 grams
Franconia has an interesting and rich matrix which is easy to recognize
Date: 01/01/00
Franconia - 6.3 grams
Airplane Graveyard near Mojave, AZ
The Franconia meteorite strewn field is also in Mojave, AZ
Date: 06/18/09
Airplane Graveyard near Mojave, AZ
Franconia - 29.2 grams
The first stone was found in 2002 and over 100 kilograms have been found since that time!
Date: 06/18/09
Franconia - 29.2 grams
Ghubara Meteorite at SUNY Geneseo
The huge stone belongs to the Spacecraft Planetary Imaging Facility at Cornell University
Date: 05/29/09
Ghubara Meteorite at SUNY Geneseo
Ghubara - 16.5 grams
This L5 chondrite was found in Oman in 1954
Date: 05/29/09
Ghubara - 16.5 grams
Ghubara - 6.99 grams
Some nicely colored chondrules are visible in the close-up view
Date: 06/06/09
Ghubara - 6.99 grams
Namibia
The Gibeon Meteorite was first reported by Capt. J.E. Alexander in 1838 - he heard about big stones of native iron up on the east side of the Fish River and he was able to obtain early samples for analysis
Date: 07/10/09
The Gibeon Meteorite was first reported by Capt. J.E. Alexander in 1838 - he heard about big stones of native iron up on the east side of the Fish River and he was able to obtain early samples for analysis
Gibeon - 19.4 grams
Our five-sided sample is classified as an iron meteorite belonging to chemical group IVA
Date: 07/10/09
Our five-sided sample is classified as an iron meteorite belonging to chemical group IVA
Gibeon - 19.4 grams
Over 26 metric tons of the Gibeon meteorite have been recovered! - It is one of the most common meteorites for sale - it can be found cut into many unique shapes and it is often made into jewelry
Date: 07/10/09
Over 26 metric tons of the Gibeon meteorite have been recovered! - It is one of the most common meteorites for sale - it can be found cut into many unique shapes and it is often made into jewelry
Namibia
A 232 kilogram mass of Gibeon was recovered in 1857 - later many masses between 100 and 500 kilograms were recovered shortly after 1900 - a curious side note is that no small individuals were found by meteorite hunters at that time
Date: 07/10/09
A 232 kilogram mass of Gibeon was recovered in 1857 - later many masses between 100 and 500 kilograms were recovered shortly after 1900 - a curious side note is that no small individuals were found by meteorite hunters at that time
Gibeon - 2.79 grams
We obtained this rare small individual which was found using modern metal detection equipment!
Date: 07/10/09
We obtained this rare small individual which was found using modern metal detection equipment!
Gibeon - 2.79 grams
It has a dark exterior and it is in very good condition
Date: 07/10/09
It has a dark exterior and it is in very good condition
Gibeon meteorites on Display
These large Gibeon stones are on permanent display in the Post Street Mall in Windhoek
Date: 08/27/09
These large Gibeon stones are on permanent display in the Post Street Mall in Windhoek
Gibeon - 3.13 grams
A small Gibeon slice which shows a Widmanstätten pattern
Date: 08/27/09
A small Gibeon slice which shows a Widmanstätten pattern
Gibeon - 3.13 grams
The back side of our small Gibeon slice which also shows a Widmanstätten pattern
Date: 08/27/09
The back side of our small Gibeon slice which also shows a Widmanstätten pattern
Railway near the Nico Farm
The Gibeon meteorite was found at the farm of Nico near the railroad station of Asab in Namaland, Namibia
Date: 01/19/10
The Gibeon meteorite was found at the farm of Nico near the railroad station of Asab in Namaland, Namibia
Gibeon
We purchased this slice of Gibeon at the Japan Museum of Natural History in Tokyo - it was not from their collection - it was from their gift shop!
Date: 01/19/10
We purchased this slice of Gibeon at the Japan Museum of Natural History in Tokyo - it was not from their collection - it was from their gift shop!
Gibeon
The reverse side of our Japan acquired Gibeon meteorite
Date: 01/19/10
The reverse side of our Japan acquired Gibeon meteorite
Gold Basin - 28.7 grams
A stony-chondrite L-4 / L-6 meteorite
Date: 01/01/00
A stony-chondrite L-4 / L-6 meteorite
Gold Basin - 28.7 grams
The oldest known strewnfield in the US - it is estimated to be about 25,000 years old
Date: 01/01/00
The oldest known strewnfield in the US - it is estimated to be about 25,000 years old
Gold Basin Strewnfield
Courtesy R. S. Verish, Meteorite-Recovery Foundation
Date: 04/08/09
Courtesy R. S. Verish, Meteorite-Recovery Foundation
Arizona Meteorite Locations
Courtesy the Lunar and Planetary Institute
Date: 04/20/09
Arizona Meteorite Locations
Gold Basin - 9.88 grams
Another easily recognizable Arizona meteorite - no wonder so many hunter's live in that state!
Date: 01/01/00
Gold Basin - 9.88 grams
Gold Basin - 40.67 grams
This nice Gold Basin end cut was found by Jack Schrader - he painted the original weight on the side of the stone
Date: 08/21/09
This nice Gold Basin end cut was found by Jack Schrader - he painted the original weight on the side of the stone
Gold Basin - 40.67 grams
The outside crust has a very earth-rock appearance
Date: 08/21/09
The outside crust has a very earth-rock appearance
Gold Basin - 40.67 grams
But slicing the stone in half confirms that the rock is from another world!
Date: 08/21/09
But slicing the stone in half confirms that the rock is from another world!
Jim Kriegh and Richard Norton
In the Gold Basin strewnfield in April 1998 - we miss both of these great meteorite personalities! - Jim painstakingly mapped the Gold Basin specimen locations over a two year period - Photo courtesy Twink Monrad
Date: 02/18/10
In the Gold Basin strewnfield in April 1998 - we miss both of these great meteorite personalities! - Jim painstakingly mapped the Gold Basin specimen locations over a two year period - Photo courtesy Twink Monrad
Gold Basin - 47.9 grams
Another good piece from our collection
Date: 02/18/10
Another good piece from our collection
Gold Basin - 47.9 grams
Gold Basin can easily be mistaken for an ordinary earth rock
Date: 02/18/10
Gold Basin can easily be mistaken for an ordinary earth rock
Gujba displayed by Moritz Karl in Tucson
A meteorite fell in a field near the village of Bogga Dingare in Nigeria in 1984 - the villagers broke the 100 kilogram meteorite into many pieces - and most of the material was dispersed
Date: 09/01/10
A meteorite fell in a field near the village of Bogga Dingare in Nigeria in 1984 - the villagers broke the 100 kilogram meteorite into many pieces - and most of the material was dispersed
Gujba - 1.35 grams
Our facinating slice of Gujba which as been classified as a CBa -- which really means it is a carbonaceous chondrite of the CB group of subtype a
Date: 09/01/10
Our facinating slice of Gujba which as been classified as a CBa -- which really means it is a carbonaceous chondrite of the CB group of subtype a
Gujba - 1.35 grams
This meteotite has big, centimeter-sized chondrule-like objects and abundant metal which is over half of the volume - no wonder it is such a favorite with collectors!
Date: 09/01/10
This meteotite has big, centimeter-sized chondrule-like objects and abundant metal which is over half of the volume - no wonder it is such a favorite with collectors!
Draa Valley kasbah
An ancient fort that was constructed from mud bricks
Date: 04/13/09
Draa Valley kasbahs
Hamada du Draa (El Hammami) - 2.9 grams
Hamada du Draa (El Hammami) - 2.9 grams
Date: 01/01/00
Hamada du Draa (El Hammami) - 2.9 grams
Hamada du Draa (El Hammami) - 6.7 grams
Hamada du Draa (El Hammami) - 6.7 grams
Date: 01/01/00
Hamada du Draa (El Hammami) - 6.7 grams
Hammadah al Hamra 254 - 16.2 grams
Hammadah al Hamra 254 - 16.2 grams
Date: 05/03/09
Hammadah al Hamra 254 - 16.2 grams
Hammadah al Hamra 254 - 16.2 grams
Hammadah al Hamra 254 - 16.2 grams
Date: 01/01/00
Hammadah al Hamra 254 - 16.2 grams
Hope Creek in Alaska
A 9.83 kilogram stone was found in 1986 with a metal detector by Chris Shaw while he was prospecting for gold in the creek!
Date: 06/28/09
A 9.83 kilogram stone was found in 1986 with a metal detector by Chris Shaw while he was prospecting for gold in the creek!
Hope Creek - 4.0 grams
Amazingly, only four meteorites have been recovered in Alaska (the largest state in the US) - probably because of the low population and minimal farming - our nice sample is classified as LL6 chondrite
Date: 06/28/09
Amazingly, only four meteorites have been recovered in Alaska (the largest state in the US) - probably because of the low population and minimal farming - our nice sample is classified as LL6 chondrite
Hope Creek - 4.0 grams
The stone was divided and has found its way into many of the major collections and institutions
Date: 06/28/09
The stone was divided and has found its way into many of the major collections and institutions
Al Wusta, Oman
About 16.01 kilograms of the Jiddat al Harasis 267 meteorite was recovered in Al Wusta, Oman in 2005
Date: 07/22/09
About 16.01 kilograms of the Jiddat al Harasis 267 meteorite was recovered in Al Wusta, Oman in 2005
Jiddat al Harasis 267 - .391 grams
Our small fragment is classified as a mesosiderite that has not been assigned to a petrologic class or metamorphic grade
Date: 07/22/09
Our small fragment is classified as a mesosiderite that has not been assigned to a petrologic class or metamorphic grade
Jiddat al Harasis 267 - .391 grams
This meteorite is also a part of the University of Bern collection in Switzerland
Date: 07/22/09
This meteorite is also a part of the University of Bern collection in Switzerland
Santa Cruz, Argentina
The Laguna Manantiales meteorite was discovered here in 1945 - it is in southern part of Argentina which is near Antartica - this part of the country is cold!
Date: 09/24/09
The Laguna Manantiales meteorite was discovered here in 1945 - it is in southern part of Argentina which is near Antartica - this part of the country is cold!
Laguna Manantiales - 23.8 grams
Our wonderful crusted piece is an iron meteorite that has not been fully classified
Date: 09/24/09
Our wonderful crusted piece is an iron meteorite that has not been fully classified
Laguna Manantiales - 23.8 grams
A look at the bottom of our specimen - about 92 kilograms of material has been gathered of this meteorite
Date: 09/24/09
A look at the bottom of our specimen - about 92 kilograms of material has been gathered of this meteorite
Robert Haag and the Mayor of La Criolla in Argentina in 1985
The La Criolla meteorite fell east of the Estancion La Criolla and west of Concordia in Argentina - much of it was collected by Robert Haag soon after the fall - he and the Mayor are holding a 15 pound stone! - Haag Photo
Date: 07/10/09
The La Criolla meteorite fell east of the Estancion La Criolla and west of Concordia in Argentina - much of it was collected by Robert Haag soon after the fall - he and the Mayor are holding a 15 pound stone! - Haag Photo
La Criolla - 2.147 grams
Our slice is classified as an L6 chondrite
Date: 07/10/09
Our slice is classified as an L6 chondrite
La Criolla - 2.147 grams
In January 1985 a shower of crusted stones fell east of Estancion La Criolla - one 750 gram stone crashed though the roof of a farmhouse - the TKW is about 35 kilograms
Date: 07/10/09
In January 1985 a shower of crusted stones fell east of Estancion La Criolla - one 750 gram stone crashed though the roof of a farmhouse - the TKW is about 35 kilograms
Long Island Corn Husking Competition - 1930s
This part of Kansas is corn country!
Date: 07/06/09
This part of Kansas is corn country!
Monnig Collection Label
Our Long Island collection specimen came from the Oscar E. Monnig collection through TCU
Date: 01/01/00
Our Long Island collection specimen came from the Oscar E. Monnig collection through TCU
Long Island - 2.1 grams
Our slice is classified as an L6 chondrite - it came from a meteorite which was found in 1891 near Long Island, Kansas - about 564 kilograms have been recovered
Date: 07/06/09
Our slice is classified as an L6 chondrite - it came from a meteorite which was found in 1891 near Long Island, Kansas - about 564 kilograms have been recovered
Mbale Strewn Field
On August 14, 1992 a meteorite entered the atmosphere over Mbale, Uganda - over 150 kilograms of material landed in the strewn field - photo courtesy of the Dutch Meteor Society
Date: 09/07/09
On August 14, 1992 a meteorite entered the atmosphere over Mbale, Uganda - over 150 kilograms of material landed in the strewn field - photo courtesy of the Dutch Meteor Society
Mbale - 2.86 grams
Our slice has been classified as an L5/6 chondrite
Date: 09/07/09
Our slice has been classified as an L5/6 chondrite
Mbale - 2.86 grams
After the fall, for about two minutes a greyish-white smoke trail was seen - a shower of over 863 stones fell over an area of about 3 x 7 kilometers - the stones hit several buildings, but nobody was actually hurt
Date: 09/07/09
After the fall, for about two minutes a greyish-white smoke trail was seen - a shower of over 863 stones fell over an area of about 3 x 7 kilometers - the stones hit several buildings, but nobody was actually hurt
Mifflin meteor falling over Wisconsin
On April 14th a fireball was captured by many cameras as well as National Weather Service radar - it exploded about 10,000 feet above the ground across Southwest Wisconsin
Date: 08/30/10
On April 14th a fireball was captured by many cameras as well as National Weather Service radar - it exploded about 10,000 feet above the ground across Southwest Wisconsin
Mifflin - 2.65 grams
This fresh slice of the Mifflin meteorite gives a really good look at the interior of this newly classified specimen - it has the nicely brecciated texture of an L5 ordinary chondrite
Date: 08/30/10
This fresh slice of the Mifflin meteorite gives a really good look at the interior of this newly classified specimen - it has the nicely brecciated texture of an L5 ordinary chondrite
Mifflin - 2.65 grams
The reverse side gives another view of the interesting clasts
Date: 08/30/10
The reverse side gives another view of the interesting clasts
Mifflin weather radar image
Eric Wichman of MeteoritesUSA.com overlayed the weather radar image that was used to located the Mifflin strewnfield on the map he created of the finds - you can really see the value of the radar image!
Date: 08/30/10
Eric Wichman of MeteoritesUSA.com overlayed the weather radar image that was used to located the Mifflin strewnfield on the map he created of the finds - you can really see the value of the radar image!
Mifflin - 1.55 grams
Our second small fragment highlights the metal inclusions as well as the thickness and freshness of the crust
Date: 08/30/10
Our second small fragment highlights the metal inclusions as well as the thickness and freshness of the crust
Mifflin - 1.55 grams
The reverse side of our second small fragment
Date: 08/30/10
The reverse side of our second small fragment
Steve Arnold and Rob Wesel
Steve holds a 42 gram Mifflin stone that he found and Rob holds a 219.2 gram individual that he recovered - both were picked up just a few days after the meteorite fall was reported
Date: 08/30/10
Steve holds a 42 gram Mifflin stone that he found and Rob holds a 219.2 gram individual that he recovered - both were picked up just a few days after the meteorite fall was reported
Mifflin - .654 grams
This nice little part slice was cut from Steve Arnold's Mifflin stone
Date: 08/30/10
This nice little part slice was cut from Steve Arnold's Mifflin stone
Mifflin Strewnfield - Kumar Map
This excellent map of the Mifflin Strewnfield was carefully created during the recovery efforts by Atul Kumar of the Calumet Astronomical Society and it had a direct impact on the search - a larger version can be obtained from him
Date: 08/30/10
This excellent map of the Mifflin Strewnfield was carefully created during the recovery efforts by Atul Kumar of the Calumet Astronomical Society and it had a direct impact on the search - a larger version can be obtained from him
Mifflin - .512 grams
This additional little part slice was also cut from Steve Arnold's Mifflin stone
Date: 08/30/10
This additional little part slice was also cut from Steve Arnold's Mifflin stone
Mifflin Strewnfield - Wichman Map
This additional map of the Mifflin Strewnfield was created by Eric Wichman of MeteoritesUSA.com in Google Earth - more deatils and information can be found on his website - including some downloadable files
Date: 08/30/10
This additional map of the Mifflin Strewnfield was created by Eric Wichman of MeteoritesUSA.com in Google Earth - more deatils and information can be found on his website - including some downloadable files
Michael Cottingham in Wisconsin
Michael recovered several meteorites while hunting near Mifflin - these included a 51 gram hammer stone and another 60 gram individual - some of our sliced specimens we obtained from Michael
Date: 08/30/10
Michael recovered several meteorites while hunting near Mifflin - these included a 51 gram hammer stone and another 60 gram individual - some of our sliced specimens we obtained from Michael
Mifflin - Assorted sizes
An assortment of smaller fragments and slices that we obtained from various sources - these are all different from the other individual pictured specimens
Date: 08/30/10
An assortment of smaller fragments and slices that we obtained from various sources - these are all different from the other individual pictured specimens
Champagne-Ardenne, France
In July of 1994 a 45 kilogram rusted mass was found in the forest of Mont Dieu - since then about 360 kilograms in total have been recovered
Date: 05/06/09
In July of 1994 a 45 kilogram rusted mass was found in the forest of Mont Dieu - since then about 360 kilograms in total have been recovered
Mont Dieu - 9.4 grams
Our slice has been classified as an iron meteorite that does not fit into any of the established chemical groups
Date: 01/01/00
Our slice has been classified as an iron meteorite that does not fit into any of the established chemical groups
Mosque in Agadez, Niger
On August 21, 1991 the 110 kilogram Mount Tazerzait meteorite was witnessed to fall by a seven-year-old Tuareg boy near the city of Agadez in the Republic of Niger
Date: 09/03/09
On August 21, 1991 the 110 kilogram Mount Tazerzait meteorite was witnessed to fall by a seven-year-old Tuareg boy near the city of Agadez in the Republic of Niger
Mount Tazerzait - 7.2 grams
Our slice is classified as an L5 chondrite
Date: 09/03/09
Our slice is classified as an L5 chondrite
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A sample of this meteorite is included in the collection of the Museo Nazionale dell'Antartide in Siena, Italy
Date: 09/03/09
A sample of this meteorite is included in the collection of the Museo Nazionale dell'Antartide in Siena, Italy
Recovering Muonionalusta
Thomas Österberg and friends recover a large stone! - photo taken by Andreas Forsberg
Date: 06/09/08
Thomas Österberg and friends recover a large stone! - photo taken by Andreas Forsberg
Muonionalusta - 30.2 grams
The Muonionalusta area is located north of the artic circle within Sweden - the first meteorite was found there in 1906 - additional stones were found in 1946 and 1963 - and today even more large stones are being recovered
Date: 08/25/09
The Muonionalusta area is located north of the artic circle within Sweden - the first meteorite was found there in 1906 - additional stones were found in 1946 and 1963 - and today even more large stones are being recovered
Muonionalusta - 30.2 grams
Our magnificent etched slice has been classified as an iron meteorite belonging to the chemical group IVA
Date: 08/25/09
Our magnificent etched slice has been classified as an iron meteorite belonging to the chemical group IVA
Smithsonian Label
Our Murray meteorite sample was once a part of the Smithsonian USNM Collection! - it is a CM2 carbonaceous chondrite that fell near Murray, Kentucky, in 1950
Date: 01/01/00
Our Murray meteorite sample was once a part of the Smithsonian USNM Collection! - it is a CM2 carbonaceous chondrite that fell near Murray, Kentucky, in 1950