SKU:S880

Authentic Campo del Cielo Meteorite Piece

Name: Authentic Campo del Cielo Meteorite Piece
Brand: ForeverGems_Tuc26
SKU: S880
Price: 670.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Authentic Campo del Cielo Meteorite Piece

R670.00 ZAR

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When searching for a Campo del Cielo meteorite for sale, the history behind the specimen matters as much as the specimen itself. This authentic piece comes from one of the most remarkable meteorite falls ever documented: a cosmic impact that struck Argentina's Gran Chaco region between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago, scattering iron fragments across a strewn field of extraordinary scale.

With a total known weight exceeding 100 tons, Campo del Cielo is one of the largest meteorite falls on record. Indigenous peoples of the region knew these metallic stones long before Europeans arrived, naming the site "Campo del Cielo" — Field of the Sky. Spanish explorers documented it in 1576, embedding this meteorite fall in both the scientific record and the history of human exploration.

Classified as an IAB iron meteorite and composed primarily of iron and nickel, every authentic Campo del Cielo piece is forged from the heart of a long-lost asteroid. Finding a quality specimen for sale from a reputable source is rare — this is your opportunity.

The Details You Need

✓ Meteorite Type: Iron Meteorite (Coarse Octahedrite)

✓ Composition: Primarily Iron and Nickel

✓ Fall Age: Approximately 4,000–5,000 years ago

✓ Total Known Weight: Exceeds 100 tons (all recovered specimens)

✓ First Documented: 1576 by Spanish explorers

✓ Age: Approximately 4.5 billion years old

✓ Fall Location: Chaco Province, Argentina

✓ Specimen Size: ≈42mm x 20mm x 24mm

✓ Weight: 36 gram

✓ Want to know more about Campo del Cielo: Read here

Secure your own piece of the universe and experience the wonder of a real meteorite.

Before You Add to Cart ✨

Online Only: This exact piece is available online only. Similar pieces may be available in store so please check with us before you visit Forever Gems in Franschhoek. Want to view it in-store? Just ask — we’ll arrange it.

Photos: We shoot for accuracy, but colors may vary slightly by screen or lighting.

Size & Weight: Full details are in the description. Please check before buying.

What You See Is What You Get: The item pictured is the exact piece you’ll receive.

Authenticity Guaranteed 🛡️

Every specimen at Forever Gems is personally hand-selected and verified. We source exclusively from trusted IMCA-registered dealers, artisanal miners, and long-standing partners we meet with annually at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show.

Any replica or reproduction fossils are always clearly labeled and sold separately.

Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee

We stand behind the authenticity of every fossil we sell. If a fossil purchased from Forever Gems can be scientifically proven not to be authentic, it may be returned at any time for a full refund, provided supporting proof is supplied. This lifetime authenticity guarantee is in addition to our standard 30-day return policy.

Rather than paper certificates, we rely on over 13 years of experience, expert knowledge, and trusted supplier relationships to ensure authenticity and quality.

Shipping & Collection 🚚

We ship nationwide with The Courier Guy and RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers primarily and worldwide with FedEx. Tracking provided on all orders.

Local pickup: Wellington by appointment, Franschhoek Store Fri–Sun, or Franschhoek Village Market Saturdays (weather permitting).

Own courier: We’ll notify you when ready for collection from Wellington, SA.

International: Shipping options show at checkout. Duties/taxes, if any, are paid by the buyer.

All specimens are securely packaged to arrive safely. Questions? Contact us

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