CAMPO DEL CIELO - NATURAL SCULPTURE. ...

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CAMPO DEL CIELO - NATURAL SCULPTURE
Iron, coarse octahedrite
Gran Chaco, Argentina
About 4000 years ago, a giant iron meteorite broke apart and impacted a region of Argentina. Oral tradition passed down stories of the impact and the area was eventually called "Campo del Cielo" or "Valley of the Sky." This specimen is a fine specimen of that shattered meteorite; it features a surface of smooth metallic contours and thumb-print sized regmaglypth impressions. Measuring 7 x 5 x 1½ inches and weighing 9 lbs 11 ounces (4500 grams), it displays a dark gunmetal patina and comes with a custom stand.

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