{"product_id":"agoudal-iron-meteorite-authentic-fragment-from-morocco","title":"Agoudal Iron Meteorite IIAB Specimen from Morocco","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Agoudal iron meteorite from Morocco\u003c\/strong\u003e is an especially striking specimen, featuring a broad, irregular shape with dramatic contrasts between silvery-grey metallic areas, dark textured sections and rich reddish-brown weathering. One face displays an eye-catching central weathered area framed by darker, highly textured material, while the natural edges and uneven contours reveal the rugged character of this remarkable meteorite. The combination of colour, texture and unusual form makes this \u003cstrong\u003eAgoudal meteorite\u003c\/strong\u003e an excellent addition to a collection of extraterrestrial specimens.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Meteorite Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron Meteorite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily Iron and Nickel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e IIAB Iron Meteorite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Find Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agoudal area, High Atlas Mountains, Morocco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Total Officially Recorded Mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 100 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Largest Recovered Piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4.5 billion years old\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Specimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21mm x 16mm x 9mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 gram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe History of the Agoudal Meteorite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAgoudal Meteorite\u003c\/strong\u003e was first discovered in \u003cstrong\u003e2000\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Agoudal area of Morocco's High Atlas Mountains. Two small pieces of iron were initially collected and sold to tourists, but their extraterrestrial origin was not recognised at the time. In September 2011, another piece was sold to a dealer in Errich, who recognised it as an iron meteorite. This discovery led to systematic searches in the region, with metal-detector searches during 2012 recovering a large number of additional fragments. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meteorite was officially classified as an \u003cstrong\u003eIron, IIAB meteorite\u003c\/strong\u003e and approved as an official meteorite name in April 2013. The Meteoritical Bulletin records a total recovered mass of more than 100 kg, with hundreds of smaller pieces recovered alongside larger specimens. Most of the material occurs as irregular fragments approximately 2–5 cm across, many of which display thin weathering rinds. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the fascinating features of Agoudal is the variety of shapes and surface textures found among its recovered fragments. Some pieces are angular and rugged, while others have more rounded or bullet-like forms with remnants of fusion crust. This particular specimen has a strongly irregular profile and contrasting weathered surface, giving it a distinctive appearance from different angles. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Agoudal meteorite is classified as an \u003cstrong\u003eIIAB iron meteorite\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing it within a recognised group of iron meteorites that preserve metallic material from an ancient differentiated parent body. Its metallic composition and complex structure provide a tangible connection to processes that occurred in the early Solar System billions of years ago. The official Meteoritical Bulletin also records \u003cstrong\u003eImilchil\u003c\/strong\u003e as a commercial synonym under which Agoudal material has been traded. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn a genuine piece of the cosmos with this authentic Agoudal iron meteorite. Its dramatic natural surface, contrasting weathering and documented Moroccan provenance make this 9-gram specimen a fascinating collector's piece — a tangible fragment of an ancient extraterrestrial body that has travelled through space for billions of years before reaching Earth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45756462956740,"sku":"S557","price":350.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S557AgoudalMeteorite_1.webp?v=1786966299","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/agoudal-iron-meteorite-authentic-fragment-from-morocco","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}