Meteorites

What Are Meteorites? Rocks which were once part of planets or large asteroids.

Extraterrestrial Gems A number of materials from space are used as attractive gems.

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Collecting Meteorites - Tips and guidance from a meteorite professional.

Moldavite is a gem material born about 15 million years ago when a pair of asteroids struck Europe.

The Vredefort Crater is the largest and 2nd oldest impact crater visible on Earth.

Mars Meteorites Interesting iron meteorites found by Mars rovers.

Meteorite Identification Step one in identifying a possible meteorite is the magnet test.

Meteorite Types and Classification Three main types: iron, stone, stony iron.

Stone Meteorites Are the most common type of meteorites called Chondrites.

The Largest Meteorite Hoba, in Namibia, is the world record - 66 tons of iron!

What are Impactites? Learn about the interesting rocks found at impact sites.

How Much Are Meteorites Worth? Value ranges from $0.50 to $1,000 a gram.

Iron Meteorites The Widmanstatten Pattern is in all iron meteorites.

Meteors, Meteorites, Fireballs! What are those bright streaks in the night sky?

Meteorite Hunters must be resourceful, observant and patient.

Vesta Meteorites About 5% of the meteorites found on Earth are from the asteroid Vesta.

Diamonds In Space Diamonds have been found in meteorites and other celestial bodies.

The Richest Meteorite Field - More meteorites found here than anywhere else on Earth.

Stony Iron Meteorites Are divided into two groups: pallasites and mesosiderites.

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