SKU:S882

Campo del Cielo Iron Meteorite Argentina

Name: Campo del Cielo Iron Meteorite Argentina
Brand: ForeverGems_Tuc26
SKU: S882
Price: 390.00 ZAR
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Campo del Cielo Iron Meteorite Argentina

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This Campo del Cielo iron meteorite fragment from Argentina is a piece of one of the most significant meteorite falls in history. Between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago, a massive iron meteorite struck the Gran Chaco region of Argentina, scattering fragments across a wide strewn field and creating a site that has captivated scientists, collectors, and historians ever since. The total known weight of recovered specimens now exceeds 100 tons.

Indigenous communities were the first to understand what these metallic stones represented, naming the area "Campo del Cielo" — Field of the Sky — millennia before European contact. Spanish explorers formally documented the fall in 1576 in one of the earliest recorded meteorite accounts in the Western world. Classified as an IAB iron meteorite, this fragment is composed primarily of iron and nickel — material forged deep inside a long-lost asteroid, far older than the fall itself.

This iron meteorite fragment carries layers of history that no other type of collectible can match: cosmic origin, indigenous heritage, colonial documentation, and modern scientific classification — all in a single dense, metallic piece.

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: ≈24mm x 18mm x 14mm

✓ Weight: 20 gram

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

Celebrate the history of the universe with a genuine meteorite from the legendary Campo del Cielo fall.

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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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