SKU:S879

Campo del Cielo Space Rock from Argentina

Name: Campo del Cielo Space Rock from Argentina
Brand: ForeverGems_Tuc26
SKU: S879
Price: 440.00 ZAR
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Campo del Cielo Space Rock from Argentina

R440.00 ZAR

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There's something undeniably compelling about holding a space rock with a story this rich. The Campo del Cielo meteorite fell to Earth between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago, striking Argentina's Gran Chaco region and creating one of the largest meteorite falls in history. The total known weight of recovered specimens exceeds 100 tons — a scale that sets this fall apart from almost any other.

But the story begins long before the science. Indigenous peoples of the Gran Chaco knew these metallic stones for thousands of years before any explorer arrived, naming the region "Campo del Cielo" — Field of the Sky — in recognition of their celestial origin. Spanish explorers documented the site in 1576, making it one of the earliest meteorite falls recorded in the Western world.

Each piece is classified as an IAB iron meteorite, composed primarily of iron and nickel, forged in the depths of a long-lost asteroid. This Campo del Cielo space rock from Argentina is a tangible link to that entire history — cosmic, cultural, and scientific — waiting to take its place in your collection.

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: ≈17mm x 24mm x 16mm

✓ Weight: 22 gram

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

Own an authentic space rock and bring the mystery of the cosmos into your home today.

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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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