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Vaca Muerta meteorite

Chilli

$290

Name: Vaca Muerta Type: Mesosiderite Classification: Mesosiderite A1 Origin: Atacama Desert, Chile Discovery: 1861 Fall: not witnessed Weight of specimen: approximately 14 g Dimensions: 45 × 35 × 2.7 mm A fine section of the famous Vaca Muerta meteorite, discovered in the Atacama Desert, Chile. Vaca Muerta belongs to the mesosiderite family, a group of rare meteorites composed of a mixture of rocky material and metal. On this section, the light-coloured metallic zones, rich in iron and nickel, are clearly visible against a darker matrix. The polished section allows for easy observation of the meteorite’s internal structure and the contrast between the different mineral phases. Each section has a unique pattern, making it a particularly interesting piece for any collection. Discovered in the 19th century in one of the world’s driest deserts, Vaca Muerta is a meteorite well known to collectors, prized for its spectacular appearance and unusual composition. A beautiful collector’s item, authentic and representative of stony-metallic meteorites.