{"product_id":"agoudal-meteorite","title":"Agoudal Meteorite Rare Iron Specimen from Morocco","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Agoudal iron meteorite from Morocco\u003c\/strong\u003e is a spectacular and genuinely unique specimen, distinguished by its extraordinary three-dimensional form and complex, naturally fractured structure. Rather than having a simple compact shape, this remarkable piece features dramatic projecting sections, deep natural recesses, layered metallic surfaces and an unusual open cavity running through part of the specimen. Its silvery-grey metallic appearance is accented by subtle reddish-brown areas of terrestrial weathering, while the heavily textured surfaces reveal the fascinating internal structure of the meteorite.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unusual shape of this \u003cstrong\u003eAgoudal meteorite\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it particularly appealing to collectors who appreciate specimens that look completely natural and unlike conventional cut or polished meteorites. It is an exceptionally characterful piece, with every angle revealing a different contour, fracture and surface texture. The specimen photographs beautifully from multiple directions and would make an outstanding centrepiece in a meteorite collection.\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 37mm x 18mm x 6mm\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 discovered in the Agoudal area of Morocco's High Atlas Mountains. Two small pieces of iron were collected in \u003cstrong\u003e2000\u003c\/strong\u003e and sold to tourists, although their extraterrestrial origin was not recognised at the time. In September 2011, another piece was sold to a dealer in Errich and recognised as an iron meteorite. This discovery eventually led to systematic searches in the region using metal detectors during late 2012, resulting in the recovery of hundreds 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 in 2013. The Meteoritical Bulletin records a total recovered mass of \u003cstrong\u003emore than 100 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, consisting of hundreds of small pieces, many larger fragments and a few specimens weighing more than 1 kg. The largest recovered individual weighed approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e and was found buried around 50 cm beneath the surface. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgoudal material is particularly interesting because many of the recovered specimens are naturally irregular and fragmentary. The Meteoritical Bulletin notes that much of the material occurs as \u003cstrong\u003e2–5 cm irregularly shaped shrapnel pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, with many showing thin weathering rinds. Some smaller rounded fragments display well-developed fusion crust. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is especially remarkable within that context. Its elongated, highly sculptural shape, deep natural cavity and dramatically layered surfaces give it an appearance that is far removed from a conventional meteorite fragment. The complex contours provide a fascinating glimpse of the physical character of the material recovered from the Agoudal strewnfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an \u003cstrong\u003eIIAB iron meteorite\u003c\/strong\u003e, Agoudal represents metallic material from an ancient differentiated parent body. Its iron-nickel composition and mineral structure preserve evidence of processes that occurred in the early Solar System billions of years ago. Every specimen therefore represents a physical piece of material that predates Earth as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn a truly spectacular piece of the cosmos with this authentic Agoudal iron meteorite. Its extraordinary natural shape, open cavity, intricate metallic surfaces and Moroccan provenance make this 9-gram specimen an exceptionally distinctive collector's piece — a small but remarkable fragment of an ancient extraterrestrial body that has existed for billions of years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45756430844100,"sku":"S558","price":380.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S558AgoudalMeteorite_1.webp?v=1786966409","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/agoudal-meteorite","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}