“The Monster” Iron Meteorite (Under Classification) - 268.3g Full Slice

Discovered in Chad, this stunning full slice iron meteorite exhibits a beautiful pattern, showcasing a deep, dark etch, expertly prepared by the best in the business. We nicknamed this one “The Monster”  You'll also notice an enormous troilite inclusion towards the top, making this an iron meteorite that truly displays it all!

It is in line to be classified, while it will be some time before it is officially complete, this is your opportunity to jump on board pre-classification and be one of the first to own it! 

About Iron Meteorites:

Iron meteorites consist of almost entirely nickel and iron.  During the early years of our solar system, large asteroids melted and its nickel and iron sank to the core of the asteroid. Depending on the specific group and sub type of an iron meteorite, its crystal structure (also known as a Widmanstätten pattern) can be revealed through acid etching - a process that requires skillful work from a professional who will properly stabilize, slice and polish a meteorite prior to the etching phase.  This pattern is what we call a meteorite's thumbprint - a unique pattern that cannot be reproduced on any terrestrial iron and requires cooling of 1 single degree every 10,000 years.