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Auction No.: 5463 Started: 11/4/2009 6:48 PM Ended: 11/9/2009 6:48:54 PM Ending Bid: $36.00 Larry P. Marler Reserve not met Bids: 4 Bids [View History] Shipping: Buyer pays shipping Hits: 160

Tell a friend    Printer friendly version Here is a great looking iron nickel meteorite from the famous Campo del Cielo meteorite crater area in Argentina. This is an authentic heavy golfball sized meteorite and has a very interesting shape and many desirable features as you will see in the pictures below. It weighs approx 243 grams or 8 1/4 ounces. (Meteorites are heavy for their size). Think of a solid nickel iron golfball when imagining its size and weight. This meteorite includes a Certificate of Authenticity, I will also include some interesting educational literature about the Campo del Cielo meteorites and preservation instructions. This meteorite has a “Buy Now” price of $119 + shipping, which can be selected at any time before the reserve price is met. Consider the “Buy Now” to avoid disappointment and a “bidding war”. This meteorite is attractively priced based on its shape, features, and distinguishing characteristics. It is one that any enthusiast from beginner to advanced collector can proudly display! As a member of the IMCA (International Meteorite Collectors Association Member # 9189), I come across and have acquired many meteorites. This specimen is multi-featured, with spectacular "thumbprinting' (also known as remagalypts). This Campo del Cielo meteorite from Argentina has a superb shape and displays well in several positions. It was recovered in Argentina from a higher and drier strewn field known for the great condition and long-term stability of its meteorites. This was obtained from a registered IMCA dealer and is guaranteed for life to be 100% authentic. A meteorite like this makes a beautiful display piece for your home and is also an educational and fascinating gift. I should also mention that meteorites are a great investment, unlike many other things. Meteorites have long lasting value. They are more rare than diamonds, and what could be more interesting, fascinating, and fantastic than a meteorite that fell to Earth from outer space? History: The first record of the Campo was in 1576. A Spanish governor learned of the iron from the Indians who reportedly believed that it had fallen from heaven. The governor sent an expedition under the command of one Captain de Miraval who brought back a few pieces of a huge iron mass he called Meson de Fierro (large table of iron). The location of the find was the Campo del Cielo (field of the sky or heaven), a fitting name for the location of a meteorite. Since the Indians believed that the irons fell from heaven the name may have come from the meteorites. The area is an open brush-covered plain that has little water and no other rocks--very good country in which to locate meteorites. Structure of the Campo del Cielo. Location of Meteorite Find: Campo del Cielo, Gran Chaco Gualamba, Argentina, about 500 miles north-northwest of Buenos Aries. Latitude 27 degrees 39 minutes South, Longitude 61 degrees 44 minutes West. • Structural Class: Coarse octahedrite, Og, Widmanstatten bandwidth 3.0 ±0.6 mm. • Chemical Class: Group I, 6.68% Ni, 0.43% Co, 0.25% P, 87 ppm Ga, 407 ppm Ge, 3.6 ppm Ir. • Time of Fall: 4,000 to 6,000 years ago Shipping is $6 via USPS Priority Mail with Tracking and Delivery Confirmation if you live in the lower 48 states in the USA (CONUS). Payment via Paypal (No Extra Fee) allows for immediate shipping. However, checks, and money orders are also accepted. The total will be the final bid plus shipping. I will contact the winner shortly after the end of the auction (or buy now selection) to arrange payment and shipping. Please read my 5 star feedback and notice that I am a member of the IMCA (International Meteorite Collectors Association), Member # 9189. Feel free to message me and ask any questions about this meteorite or meteorites in general. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm for meteorites with everyone, and I am happiest when I can talk to someone about meteorites. Here is a selected 5 star feedback rating: Comments: I contacted Marty in search of a Campo del Cielo meteorite. Let me tell you what I got while dealing with the best seller I have ever experienced on Astromart. I got a complete history of the Campos, how to care for an iron meteorite, paper work providing authenticity of my purchase, Shipping was extremely quick and packaging was done with great care. The meteorite is stunning, beautiful and eaxctly as described. I had several phone conversations with Marty and he went to the limit to make sure I was satisified with my purchase. If you are looking for a meteorite, buy from Marty you'll be happy you did. Fifty stars!

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