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Intro to Meteorites
What Are Meteorites?
What Are Meteorites? Rocks which were once part of planets or large asteroids.
Gems from Space
Gems from Space
Extraterrestrial Gems A number of materials from space are used as attractive gems.
Moldavite
Moldavite
Moldavite is a gem material born about 15 million years ago when a pair of asteroids struck Europe.
Collecting Meteorites
Collecting Meteorites
Collecting Meteorites - Tips and guidance from a meteorite professional.
Largest Impact Crater
Vredefort Impact Crater
The Vredefort Crater is the largest and 2nd oldest impact crater visible on Earth.
Mars Meteorites
Mars Meteorites
Mars Meteorites Interesting iron meteorites found by Mars rovers.
Identifying Meteorites
Meteorite Identification
Meteorite Identification Step one in identifying a possible meteorite is the magnet test.
Meteorite Types
Meteorite Types
Meteorite Types and Classification Three main types: iron, stone, stony iron.
Stone Meteorites
Stone Meteorites
Stone Meteorites Are the most common type of meteorites called Chondrites.
Largest Meteorite
Largest Meteorite
The Largest Meteorite Hoba, in Namibia, is the world record - 66 tons of iron!
Impactites
Impactites
What are Impactites? Learn about the interesting rocks found at impact sites.
Value of Meteorites
Value of Meteorites
How Much Are Meteorites Worth? Value ranges from $0.50 to $1,000 a gram.
Meteorites
Meteors, Meteorites, Fireballs!
Meteors, Meteorites, Fireballs! What are those bright streaks in the night sky?
Iron Meteorites
Iron Meteorites
Iron Meteorites The Widmanstatten Pattern is in all iron meteorites.
Gifts That Rock
Gifts That Rock
Gifts That Rock - What are the most popular gift items in the Geology.com store?
Hunting Meteorites
Hunting Meteorites
Meteorite Hunters must be resourceful, observant and patient.
Vesta Meteorites
Vesta Meteorites
Vesta Meteorites About 5% of the meteorites found on Earth are from the asteroid Vesta.
Diamonds In Space
Diamonds In Space
Diamonds In Space Diamonds have been found in meteorites and other celestial bodies.
Antarctic Meteorites
hunting meteorites in Antarctica
The Richest Meteorite Field - More meteorites found here than anywhere else on Earth.
Stony Iron Meteorites
Stony Iron Meteorites
Stony Iron Meteorites Are divided into two groups: pallasites and mesosiderites.
Geology Tools
Geology Tools
Geology Tools - Hammers, field bags, hand lenses, maps, hardness picks, gold pans.