Meteorites

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

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

Collecting Meteorites - Tips and guidance from a meteorite professional.

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

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

Mars Meteorites Interesting iron meteorites found by Mars rovers.

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.

Meteorite Hunters must be resourceful, observant and patient.

Iron Meteorites The Widmanstatten Pattern is in all iron meteorites.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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