Meteorites

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

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

Collecting Meteorites - Tips and guidance from a meteorite professional.

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

Mars Meteorites Interesting iron meteorites found by Mars rovers.

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

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

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.

Meteorite Hunters must be resourceful, observant and patient.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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