Mundrabilla Farm
On the Nullarbor Plain in 1911 the original Mundrabilla meteorite material was found approximately 26 kilometers NE of the Mundrabilla siding on the Trans-Australian railway
Date: 06/02/2010
On the Nullarbor Plain in 1911 the original Mundrabilla meteorite material was found approximately 26 kilometers NE of the Mundrabilla siding on the Trans-Australian railway
FEATURED: Mundrabilla - 17.8 grams
These unique iron meteorite specimens belong to the IAB classification that does not fit into any of the known subgroups
Date: 06/02/2010
These unique iron meteorite specimens belong to the IAB classification that does not fit into any of the known subgroups
FEATURED: Mundrabilla - 17.8 grams
Our great little shale piece has deep groves and lots of character!
Date: 06/02/2010
Our great little shale piece has deep groves and lots of character!
The Rock of Life?
Steve Arnold and Geoff Notkin travel the world to search for ancient meteorites - in their new "Meteorite Men" show on the Science Channel - they talk about the Murchison meteorite with Dr. Wadhwa of Arizona State University - SC logo
Date: 06/06/2009
Steve Arnold and Geoff Notkin travel the world to search for ancient meteorites - in their new "Meteorite Men" show on the Science Channel - they talk about the Murchison meteorite with Dr. Wadhwa of Arizona State University - SC logo
FEATURED: Murchison - .471 grams
We obtained this sample directly from Steve Arnold after the show was broadcast - it is classified as a CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite
Date: 06/06/2009
Murchison - .471 grams
FEATURED: Murchison - .471 grams
Over 100 kilograms fell on September 28, 1969 - what is really special about Murchison is that it contains over 100 different amino acids - which are the essential building blocks of life!
Date: 06/06/2009
Over 100 kilograms fell on September 28, 1969 - what is really special about Murchison is that it contains over 100 different amino acids - which are the essential building blocks of life!
Sydney, New South Wales
The Barratta meteorite was first found in 1845 in New South Wales which is also the home of Sydney, Australia
Date: 06/07/2010
The Barratta meteorite was first found in 1845 in New South Wales which is also the home of Sydney, Australia
Barratta - .500 grams
Our small, historical Barratta specimen has been classified as an L4 chondrite
Date: 06/07/2010
Our small, historical Barratta specimen has been classified as an L4 chondrite
Barratta - .500 grams
Over 200 kilograms of Barratta meteorite material has already been recovered
Date: 06/07/2010
Over 200 kilograms of Barratta meteorite material has already been recovered
Broken Hill Landscape
1160 kilometres west of Sydney in the New South Wales outback is the mining town of Broken Hill
Date: 06/07/2010
1160 kilometres west of Sydney in the New South Wales outback is the mining town of Broken Hill
Werner Schroer holds Broken Hill
An ABC Broken Hill photo of Werner Schroer holding a 2.864 kilogram specimen of the Broken Hill meteorite which originally weighed 34 kilograms and was found in 1994
Date: 06/07/2010
An ABC Broken Hill photo of Werner Schroer holding a 2.864 kilogram specimen of the Broken Hill meteorite which originally weighed 34 kilograms and was found in 1994
Broken Hill - 4.2 grams
Our small sample of this meteorite has been classified as an L6 chondrite
Date: 06/07/2010
Our small sample of this meteorite has been classified as an L6 chondrite
Nullarbor Plain
Spanning from Ceduna in South Australia to Norseman in Western Australia is the region known as the Nullarbor Plain - it is largely flat and covered in low or shrubby vegetation - Camel Donga fell in this vast, open region
Date: 10/07/2009
Spanning from Ceduna in South Australia to Norseman in Western Australia is the region known as the Nullarbor Plain - it is largely flat and covered in low or shrubby vegetation - Camel Donga fell in this vast, open region
The Nullarbor covers an area of 270,000 square km with a third being in South Australia and two thirds being in Western Australia.
The Nullarbor covers an area of 270,000 square km with a third being in South Australia and two thirds being in Western Australia.
Camel Donga - 1.19 grams
A 503 gram Camel Donga stone was found by Mrs. JC Campbell in January, 1984 - in July, 1985 B Mason and WH Cleverly found another eleven stones - hundreds more stones - about 25 kilograms total has now been found
Date: 10/07/2009
A 503 gram Camel Donga stone was found by Mrs. JC Campbell in January, 1984 - in July, 1985 B Mason and WH Cleverly found another eleven stones - hundreds more stones - about 25 kilograms total has now been found
Camel Donga - 1.19 grams
Our cut fragment has been classified as an achondrite from the eucrite group and the meteorite is a monomict breccia
Date: 10/07/2009
Our cut fragment has been classified as an achondrite from the eucrite group and the meteorite is a monomict breccia
90 Mile Straight
In the Nullarbor Plain is Australia's longest straight road which goes for 146.6 kilometers with no turns
Date: 10/07/2009
In the Nullarbor Plain is Australia's longest straight road which goes for 146.6 kilometers with no turns
Camel Donga - .350 and .190 grams
Two nice crusted fragments which show the meteorite interior
Date: 10/07/2009
Two nice crusted fragments which show the meteorite interior
Camel Donga - .350 and .190 grams
The crust is fairly weathered on these two fragments - not like others which have a rich, black appearance
Date: 10/07/2009
The crust is fairly weathered on these two fragments - not like others which have a rich, black appearance
Map of the Nullarbor Plain
Map showing the area in southern Australia where the Camel Donga strewnfield is located
Date: 01/17/2010
howing the area in southern Australia where the Camel Donga strewnfield is located
Camel Donga - 5 grams
This oriented Camel Donga stone shows great rollover lipping on the back side!
Date: 11/13/2009
This oriented Camel Donga stone shows great rollover lipping on the back side!
Camel Donga - 5 grams
The front side displays the classic glossy, jet black Camel Donga crust - a really great stone!
Date: 11/13/2009
The front side displays the classic glossy, jet black Camel Donga crust - a really great stone!
Alinytjara Wilurara Region
The Nullarbor Regional Reserve is located in this region
Date: 01/17/2010
The Nullarbor Regional Reserve is located in this region
Camel Donga - 8.36 grams
Another nicely crusted Camel Donga example
Date: 11/13/2009
Another nicely crusted Camel Donga example
Camel Donga - 8.36 grams
A look at the other side of this individual stone
Date: 11/13/2009
A look at the other side of this individual stone
Nullarbor plain near Cocklebiddy
About 19.5 kilograms of Cocklebiddy meteorite material has been recoved
Date: 06/07/2010
About 19.5 kilograms of Cocklebiddy meteorite material has been recoved
Cocklebiddy - 4.7 grams
Our metal filled specimen has been classified as an H5 chondrite
Date: 01/01/2000
Our metal filled specimen has been classified as an H5 chondrite
Cocklebiddy - 4.7 grams
The meteorite was originally found in 1949
Date: 06/07/2010
The meteorite was originally found in 1949
Queensland Gold Coast
The original 5 kilogram meteorite was found an unknown distance from Georgetown, Queensland, Australia in 1988 by a gold prospector with a metal detector - a 1.3 kilogram specimen was purchased later by Robert Haag in 1991
Date: 06/03/2010
The original 5 kilogram meteorite was found an unknown distance from Georgetown, Queensland, Australia in 1988 by a gold prospector with a metal detector - a 1.3 kilogram specimen was purchased later by Robert Haag in 1991
Georgetown (Iron) - Fragments
We have these small fragments which have been classified as as iron meteorites belonging to the IAB complex that do not fit into the known subgroups
Date: 06/03/2010
We have these small fragments which have been classified as as iron meteorites belonging to the IAB complex that do not fit into the known subgroups
Georgetown (Iron) - Fragments
These pieces show their natural weathered patina
Date: 06/03/2010
These pieces show their natural weathered patina
Henbury Crater Sign
Over two metric tons has been found of this popular Australian meteorite
Date: 05/16/2010
Over two metric tons has been found of this popular Australian meteorite
Henbury - 2.68 grams
Our collection has many little iron pieces which can be interesting twisted shapes - this one looks a bit like a robotic arm
Date: 05/16/2010
Our collection has many little iron pieces which can be interesting twisted shapes - this one looks a bit like a robotic arm
Henbury - 2.68 grams
The back side of the same piece shows colorful weathering
Date: 05/16/2010
The back side of the same piece shows colorful weathering
Henbury Crater
Meteorite material was first found in this famous crater in 1931
Date: 06/02/2010
Meteorite material was first found in this famous crater in 1931
Henbury - 2.43 & 3.23 grams
Our small specimens have been classified as iron meteorites belonging to the chemical group IIIAB
Date: 06/02/2010
Our small specimens have been classified as iron meteorites belonging to the chemical group IIIAB
Henbury - Small Stones
These collectable little iron nuggets are very collectable and fairly stable
Date: 06/02/2010
These collectable little iron nuggets are very collectable and fairly stable
Queensland Australia
About 50 kilograms of this meteorite were found in the Tenham region of Queensland
Date: 05/16/2010
About 50 kilograms of this meteorite were found in the Tenham region of Queensland
Ingella Station - 4.26 grams
Our great little slice has been classified as an H5 chondrite
Date: 05/16/2010
Our great little slice has been classified as an H5 chondrite
Ingella Station - 4.26 grams
The heavily weathered stones were found in 1987
Date: 05/16/2010
The heavily weathered stones were found in 1987
Durba Hills in Australia
The meteorite fell between the Millbillillie and Jundee Stations, Wiluna district, Western Australia
Date: 04/18/2009
Durba Hills in Australia
Millbillillie - .300 grams
The fall was witnessed in October 1960, but it wasn't until 1970 that the first piece was discovered - our smallest piece photographed wonderfully
Date: 01/01/2000
Millbillillie - .300 grams
It is an Eucrite-mmict - a basaltic achondrite of the HED family probably derived from asteroid 4-Vesta - the crust displays a nice laterite soil patina
Date: 01/01/2000
Millbillillie - .300 grams
Millbillillie - Individual Stone
This stunning photograph of Millbillillie is from Dr. Svend Buhl of Meteorite Recon! - It has got to be one of the best photos we have seen of this meteorite
Date: 05/28/2009
Millbillillie - Individual Stone
Millbillillie - 1.22 grams
The interior of this slice is a bit denser than our smaller sample
Date: 05/28/2009
Millbillillie - 1.22 grams
Millbillillie - 1.22 grams
The lower corner has the familiar jumble of material
Date: 05/28/2009
Millbillillie - 1.22 grams
Millbillillie - 7.48 grams
An incredible individual specimen!
Date: 10/05/2009
An incredible individual specimen!
Millbillillie - 7.48 grams
Our great individual shows the characteristic red and black crust coloring
Date: 10/05/2009
Our great individual shows the characteristic red and black crust coloring
Millbillillie - 7.48 grams
The Western Australian Museum has one of the largest stones found - 20 kilograms
Date: 10/05/2009
The Western Australian Museum has one of the largest stones found - 20 kilograms
Mundrabilla Location
Over 24 metric tons of material has already been found of the Mundrabilla meteorite
Date: 06/02/2010
Over 24 metric tons of material has already been found of the Mundrabilla meteorite
Mundrabilla - 12 grams
In 1966 two large masses were found which weighed 12 tons and 5 1/2 tons!
Date: 06/02/2010
In 1966 two large masses were found which weighed 12 tons and 5 1/2 tons!
Mundrabilla - 12 grams
Mundrabilla irons are very collectable because of their interesting sculptured shapes - this specimen still has its natural patina
Date: 06/02/2010
Mundrabilla irons are very collectable because of their interesting sculptured shapes - this specimen still has its natural patina
Mundrabilla Mass Discovery
One of the huge masses photographed in the strewnfield and now at a museum
Date: 06/02/2010
One of the huge masses photographed in the strewnfield and now at a museum
Mundrabilla - 13.16 grams
Another specimen from our collection which has been cleaned
Date: 06/02/2010
Another specimen from our collection which has been cleaned
Mundrabilla - 13.16 grams
Another view of our cleaned specimen
Date: 06/02/2010
Another view of our cleaned specimen
Mundrabilla from the air
It is mostly a flat, open plain - great for meteorite hunting!
Date: 06/07/2010
It is mostly a flat, open plain - great for meteorite hunting!
Mundrabilla - 10 grams
This iron specimen in our collection could be mistaken for a piece of bone
Date: 06/07/2010
This iron specimen in our collection could be mistaken for a piece of bone
Mundrabilla - 10 grams
We have kept the natural patina of this specimen as well
Date: 06/07/2010
We have kept the natural patina of this specimen as well
Testing Murchison for organic matter
Amazingly, Murchison contains common amino acids such as glycine, alanine and glutamic acid as well as unusual ones like isovaline and pseudoleucine! - courtesy Argonne National Laboratory
Date: 05/02/2009
Amazingly, Murchison contains common amino acids such as glycine, alanine and glutamic acid as well as unusual ones like isovaline and pseudoleucine! - courtesy Argonne National Laboratory
Murchison - .065 grams
The meteorite fell near Murchison in Victoria, Australia on September 28, 1969
Date: 05/02/2009
The meteorite fell near Murchison in Victoria, Australia on September 28, 1969
Murchison - .065 grams
Our sample of this facinating stone is classified in the CM group of carbonaceous chondrites
Date: 05/02/2009
Murchison - .065 grams
Wolfe Creek Crater
It is located in Western Australia - image courtesy Welcome 2 Australia
Date: 04/08/2009
It is located in Western Australia - image courtesy Welcome 2 Australia
Wolfe Creek - 3.34 grams
Our sample has been classified as an iron meteorite belonging to chemical group IIIAB
Date: 01/01/2000
Our sample has been classified as an iron meteorite belonging to chemical group IIIAB
Wolfe Creek - 3.34 grams
About 760 kilograms has been recovered of the Wolfe Creek meteorite
Date: 01/01/2000
About 760 kilograms has been recovered of the Wolfe Creek meteorite
Wolfe Creek - 3.90 grams
Another nice slice of this important meteorite
Date: 01/01/2000
Another nice slice of this important meteorite
Northern Territory - Australia
Huckitta was found in the Northern Territory in 1924
Date: 04/18/2009
Northern Territory - Australia
Northern Territory - Australia
The Huckitta meteorite has been classifed as Pallasite, Main Group
Date: 04/18/2009
Northern Territory - Australia
More to come!
We still have over 60 additional Australian meteorites to photograph, research, and post - please visit again soon to see our progress...
Date: 02/23/2012
We still have over 60 additional Australian meteorites to photograph, research, and post - please visit again soon to see our progress...