SKU:S878

Genuine Campo del Cielo Meteorite Argentina

Name: Genuine Campo del Cielo Meteorite Argentina
Brand: ForeverGems_Tuc26
SKU: S878
Price: 380.00 ZAR
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Genuine Campo del Cielo Meteorite Argentina

R380.00 ZAR

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In the meteorite market, the word "genuine" matters enormously — and this is a verified genuine Campo del Cielo meteorite with a history to match. This piece comes from the documented strewn field in Argentina's Gran Chaco region, where a meteorite fell between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago in an impact event that left behind one of the largest falls in recorded history. With a total known weight exceeding 100 tons, Campo del Cielo is not just famous — it is historically unmatched.

Indigenous peoples of the region were the first to recognise these metallic stones as extraordinary, naming the area "Campo del Cielo" — Field of the Sky. Spanish explorers confirmed the site in 1576, and it has been studied, collected, and celebrated ever since. This genuine specimen is classified as an IAB iron meteorite: composed primarily of iron and nickel, forged in the heart of a long-lost asteroid, and authenticated by its composition and provenance.

When you own a genuine Campo del Cielo meteorite, you are holding something that bridges indigenous heritage, colonial history, and modern planetary science — all in a single, extraordinary object.

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: ≈16mm x 22mm x 16mm

✓ Weight: 19 gram

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

Add one of Earth’s most iconic meteorites to your collection and own a true cosmic treasure.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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