Description: HISTORICAL USA FALL !!! AMAZING FIND!!! This unique 7.540 gram individual meteorite from Holbrook, AZ is a must-have for any collector of rare rocks and minerals. Found by my friend and expert meteorite hunter Eric Fisler, this piece offers a glimpse into the mysteries of our universe. Its unique composition and origin make it a truly one-of-a-kind item that will add value to any collection. I purchased this meteorite from Eric Fisler at the Tucson gem show 2024. It comes with a COA card and display case. With its interesting backstory and stunning appearance, this meteorite is sure to become a conversation starter. Its authenticity is guaranteed, so you can rest assured that you are getting a genuine piece of extraterrestrial history. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this incredible piece of nature's art. Name: Holbrook This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name. Abbreviation: There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite. Observed fall: Yes Year fell: 1912 Country: United States Mass: 220 kg NHM Catalogue: 5th Edition (2000) L/LL6 MetBase: v. 7.1 (2006) L6 Recommended: L/LL6 In the very late afternoon a spectacular meteorite shower was seen over several states before thousands of fragments fell near Holbrook. The largest was 6.6 kg (14.5 pounds) with others as small as a few mg. A number of them had well developed fusion crusts. Chondrules (0.5-1.5 mm in diameter) consist mainly of granular olivine and finely prismatic low-Ca orthopyroxene. They are intergrown within a recrystallized matrix which is also rich in olivine and pyroxene (much finer-grained) and is accompanied by Fe-Ni metal and troilite aggregates. The aggregates are scattered through the matrix and occasionally rim chondrule edges. Minor albitic plagioclase (An15), clinopyroxene, and chromite are in evidence as well as several other very minor accessory phases. Holbrook is a member of the relatively sparse L/LL ordinary chondrite geochemical group which have total iron abundances intermediate to those of the L and LL chondrites (relatively low and very low iron, respectively). Only 11 witnessed L/LL falls are known to have been recovered (Meteoritical Database, January 2016). More specifically, Holbrook is one of only four witnessed falls listed exactly as L/LL6 ordinary chondrites at the Meteoritical Bulletin Database. The others are Cabezo de Mayo, Trysil, and Sultanpur.
Price: 325 USD
Location: Riverside, California
End Time: 2024-12-14T05:01:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11 USD
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