Vaca Muerta Meteorite Riker Display Taltal Antofagasta, Chile Found 1861 2.4 Grams
Location: Taltal Antofagasta, Chile, South America
Weight: 2.7 Ounces (Display)
Meteorite Weight: 2.4 Grams
Dimensions: 4.3 Inches Long, 3.3 Inches Wide, 0.9 Inches Thick (Display)
Comes with a Free Riker Display Case.
The item pictured is the one you will receive.
Meteorite: Vaca Murerta
Location: Taltal Antofagasta, Chile, South America
The first find was in 1861.
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