SKU:S876

Campo del Cielo Iron Meteorite from Argentina

Name: Campo del Cielo Iron Meteorite from Argentina
Brand: ForeverGems_Tuc26
SKU: S876
Price: 760.00 ZAR
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Campo del Cielo Iron Meteorite from Argentina

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The Campo del Cielo iron meteorite is one of the most scientifically significant and historically rich specimens available to collectors. Classified as an IAB iron meteorite — composed primarily of iron and nickel — it was forged in the metallic heart of a long-lost asteroid and fell to Earth between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago, impacting the Gran Chaco region of northern Argentina in a dramatic event that scattered fragments across a vast strewn field.

Indigenous communities knew the site for millennia before the wider world caught up. They named it "Campo del Cielo" — Field of the Sky — a name that perfectly captures the origin of these remarkable stones. Spanish explorers formally documented the fall in 1576, making it one of the earliest recorded meteorite discoveries in history. Today, with a total known weight exceeding 100 tons across all recovered specimens, Campo del Cielo ranks among the largest meteorite falls ever documented.

For collectors, a genuine Campo del Cielo iron meteorite from Argentina offers unmatched provenance: an IAB-classified specimen with centuries of documented human history and the irreplaceable character of a real cosmic relic.

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 x22mm

✓ Weight: 41 gram

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

Own a piece of ancient cosmic history and inspire curiosity with every glance.

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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.

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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.

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

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