Agoudal (Imichil) Iron Meteorite Specimen Discovered In 2000 Display 5.04 Grams

Location: High Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Weight: 1.3 Ounces (Display)

Meteorite Weight: 5.04 Grams

Dimensions: 3.3 Inches Long, 2.3 Inches Wide, 1 Inch Thick (Display)

Comes with a Free Display Case.

The item pictured is the one you will receive. 

Meteorite: Agoudal (Imichil)

Iron IIAB Hexahedrite

It formed in the core of its parent Body, a type IIAB-IIG Asteroid

Meteorites are remarkable stones from outer space, formed from fragments of comets, asteroids, and distant planets. These celestial travelers survive the intense heat and friction of Earth’s atmosphere, landing on our planet as tangible pieces of the universe. Each meteorite is unique, displaying a fascinating variety of colors, textures, and mineral compositions that tell the story of its cosmic origins.

Iron meteorites are dense and metallic, composed primarily of iron and nickel, often revealing intricate crystalline patterns. Chondrites, the stony variety, contain tiny spherical inclusions known as chondrules, remnants from the earliest days of the solar system. The rarest type, achondrites, are stony-iron meteorites, featuring stone fragments or brilliant olivine crystals embedded within a nickel-iron matrix.

Meteorites are treasured by collectors, scientists, and space enthusiasts, offering a direct connection to the cosmos and a glimpse into the formation and evolution of our solar system. Each stone is a tangible piece of cosmic history, bridging the vast expanse of space with life here on Earth.