Meteorites

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

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

Mars Meteorites Interesting iron meteorites found by Mars rovers.

Collecting Meteorites - Tips and guidance from a meteorite professional.

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

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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!

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

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

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

Iron Meteorites The Widmanstatten Pattern is in all iron meteorites.

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

Meteorite Hunters must be resourceful, observant and patient.

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

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

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

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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