Meteorites

This is a fantastic crusted 4.5 grams NWA (Northwest Africa) 869 L3-6 classified meteorite Individual found by Nomads in the Sahara Desert. The dimensions of the specimen are 18x13x12 mm.

NWA 869 classified meteorites can still be interesting and this one is for sure perfectly shaped to catch your attention. It displays a superb crust on most of its surface.  Most samples are individual meteorites but some fragments (mostly >1 kg) also occur. In most cases the fusion crust has been polished or ablated by wind erosion. Many samples are more severely affected and show faces with deep wind erosion features. Fracture faces, formed by ground collision, show a typical gray-green color and sometimes visible brecciation (light and/or dark clasts).

Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is a superb looking Shişr or Shi 010 meteorite weighing 76.1 grams. Its dimensions are  30x22x12 mm. This L5 classified meteorite was part of the 16 stones found in the Shişr Desert of Oman by Russian meteorite hunters in 2001 with a total mass of 17.6 Kg. The shock stage of 3 and weathering grade of 3 is recorded for these pieces.  This meteorite is likely paired with Shişr 008, an L5 that weighed 244 grams.

This piece shows a nice polished face and is a desirable size perfect to show in class or at a science show.  It has what appears to be a partial miscut, but is still a great example of the Shisr 010 meteorite. This specimen would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.  Will come with a Canagem specimen card.

This is lot of small tumbled individual NWA unclassified meteorites from the Sahara Desert.  Because they have been tumbled, you can clearly see the metal within the specimens. The total weight of the lot is 26 grams.  The meteorites range in size from 16 to 25 mm.  This never classified North West Africa stone was found in the Sahara desert around 2000.

These small individual specimens are great as teaching tools in the home or classroom, or as gifts.   They can also be used for science projects and other types craft displays. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is a fine part slice specimen of the Northwest Africa (NWA) 2859 meteorite found in the Sahara Desert in 2004. This nice collectible H4 chondrite consists of a brecciated matrix with light and dark clasts and is characterized by abundant chondrules and metal flakes.  The total Mass is registered at 920 grams from a single stone.  The Shock stage is recorded at 2 and the Weathering grade is also a 2.  This is a nice piece weighing 10.6 grams with dimensions of 30x23x5 mm.

This piece displays very well and would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is a crusted slice of the Pierceville classified meteorite .  It weighs 2.62 grams and measures 21x17x2mm.  This Iron (IIIAB) classified meteorite was found in Pierceville, Kansas, USA in 1917. Approximately 100kg of this material have been recovered.

This specimen is a prized collectible from Kansas.  Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.  Will come with a Canagem specimen card.

This is a micro of the  Canyon Diablo classified meteorite. This Iron (IAB-MG) classified meteorite was found in Arizona in 1891. So far approximately 30 T of this material have been recovered.

The crater it formed is world famous and is known as Meteor Crater. It is an Arizona Meteorite and one that is a must have for any collection. The Canyon Diablo has been closed to hunting for many years so these pieces are becoming more difficult to acquire and this is a good time to get a fine specimen.

Would make a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes in a gem jar with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is a great looking part slice of Northwest Africa 2849 L4 classified meteorite. It weighs 5.5 grams and measures 27x22x6 mm. This meteorite was found in the Sahara Desert in 2004 and the total recovered weight is recorded as a low 846 grams.  It has a Shock stage of 2 and a Weathering grade of 3.

This is a very good quality L4 classified meteorite part slice and is unusually consisting of a chocolate brown mottled matrix with large inclusions and chondrules. This meteorite is quite friable and porous.

This specimen will come protected in a protective case and include a Canagem Collection specimen card. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

This is a nice micro crystal of the Esquel Pallasite PMG stony iron classified meteorite.  This rare meteorite was found in Chubut Province (Patagonian Territory), Argentina in 1951 and the Total Known Weight is ~ 755 kg.  This is 1 of 79 approved meteorites classified as Pallasite, PMG.

This piece displays nicely and would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes protected in a gem jar with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is a nice looking individual fragment of a Sahara Desert NWA unclassified meteorite. It weighs 60.5 grams and measures 44x32x31 mm. This never classified Northwest Africa stone was found in the Sahara desert around 2000.

It's a good quality NWA meteorite individual fragment. Some weathering shows the meteorite's time spent aging in the desert. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is a fine part slice specimen of the Northwest Africa (NWA) 2771 meteorite found in the Sahara Desert in 2004. This nice collectible H5 chondrite consists of a brecciated matrix with light and dark clasts and is characterized by abundant chondrules and metal flakes.  The total Mass is registered at 390 grams from a single stone.  The Shock stage is recorded at 1 and the Weathering grade is also a 1.  This is a nice piece weighing 4.9 grams with dimensions of 29x16x4 mm.

This piece displays very well and would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes in a display box with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is a superb looking end cut of Sahara Desert NWA 2229 meteorite.  It weighs 2.1 grams and measures 24x16x3 mm. Although still considered unclassified, this meteorite was given the provisional class of R3.8 Rumurutiite. 

This is a great specimen with many multicolored chondrules and CAIs.  It's a Dean Bessey meteorite but unfortunately many of his finds were never fully submitted for analysis.  It is a shame for this particular specimen, as it is just spectacular.

This piece displays extremely well with its professionally finished cut face. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is an end cut of the Pierceville classified meteorite .  It weighs 1.81 grams and measures 17x11x8mm.  This Iron (IIIAB) classified meteorite was found in Pierceville, Kansas, USA in 1917. Approximately 100kg of this material have been recovered.

This specimen shows some crust remnant, a clean cut face and what appears to be a partial miscut.  It is nevertheless a prized collectible from Kansas.  Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.  Will come with a Canagem specimen card.

This is a nice looking individual fragment of a Sahara Desert NWA unclassified meteorite. It weighs 13.7 grams and measures 38x27x12 mm. This never classified Northwest Africa stone was found in the Sahara desert around 2000.

It's a good quality NWA meteorite individual fragment. Some weathering shows the meteorite's time spent aging in the desert. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

Here we have for you a superb looking Stony-iron or Mesosiderite Vaca Muerta (Dead Cow) classified meteorite weighing 4.04 grams. Its dimensions are 21x12x9 mm.

This classified meteorite was found in 1861 in the driest desert of the world called the Atacama, in Chile. Mesosiderites are formed on the surface of a parent body as a result of impacts with another body. The impact mixed broken fragments of surface eucrites with iron and olivine from deep within the body. Eucrites are believed to have come from the asteroid Vesta. Analysis has shown, however, that the Vaca Muerta eucrite inclusions are not consistent with other eucrites and possibly originated on a different parent body. Although most have a weathered exterior, they also have lots of metal inside and can be prepared and cut to show this.

This piece displays extremely well and would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.  Comes with a Canagem® specimen card.

This is a 0.95 gram grouping of micros of the Russian Sikhote-Alin classified meteorite. This Iron (IIAB) Coarsest Octahedrite classified meteorite was recovered in Russia after the fall of February 12, 1947.

So far approximately 23 tons of this material have been recovered. This piece displays extremely well and is a very desirable size. These specimens are known as shrapnel specimens, ripped and torn edges reminiscent of bomb shrapnel. They broke due to atmospheric pressure and/or mid-air collisions, and possibly explosive fragmentation upon impact. These pieces are a good example of the shrapnel type Sikhote-Alin.

Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is a stunning Henbury classified meteorite from the Michael Farmer Meteorites collection.  It weighs 4.84 grams and measures 20x12x7mm.  This Iron (IIIAB) Medium Octahedrite classified meteorite was found in the Northern Territory of Australia in 1931. So far approximately 2T of this material have been recovered. This piece displays extremely well.  This Australian find is very well shaped and preserved. These pieces are becoming more difficult to acquire so this is a good time to get a fine specimen.

Henbury fell 8 miles southwest of the town of Henbury, Australia almost 10,000 years ago. RA Alderman investigated the site in May 1931 based upon Aborigine stories. He found 13 craters, the largest of which was 720 x 360 feet. Few meteorites were found in the largest three craters indicating an explosive impact. Some of the Henbury meteorites are shrapnel shaped indicating this explosive ending and some have smooth edges indicating abrasion by an atmospheric passage.

Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.  Will come with a Canagem specimen card.