{"product_id":"moroccan-meteorite-for-sale","title":"5 Gram Agoudal Iron Meteorite IIAB Specimen from Morocco","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Agoudal iron meteorite from Morocco\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive, naturally shaped specimen with an elongated, irregular form and a fascinating combination of silvery-grey metallic surfaces and reddish-brown areas of terrestrial weathering. Its rugged exterior preserves subtle flow-like textures, natural ridges and uneven contours created during its journey through space and its subsequent time on Earth. The slender profile gives this \u003cstrong\u003eAgoudal meteorite\u003c\/strong\u003e a particularly unusual appearance, making it an attractive specimen for collectors interested in rare and historically significant iron meteorites.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Meteorite Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron Meteorite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily Iron and Nickel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e IIAB Iron Meteorite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Find Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agoudal area, High Atlas Mountains, Morocco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Total Officially Recorded Mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 100 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Largest Originally Reported Recovered Piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4.5 billion years old\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Specimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22mm x 14mm x 5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe History of the Agoudal Meteorite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAgoudal Meteorite\u003c\/strong\u003e was first discovered in \u003cstrong\u003e2000\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Agoudal area of Morocco's High Atlas Mountains. Two small pieces of iron were collected and sold to tourists without their extraterrestrial origin being recognised. It was not until September 2011, when another piece was sold to a dealer in Errich, that its true identity as an iron meteorite was recognised. This discovery triggered renewed interest in the area and systematic searches using metal detectors during late 2012 uncovered a large number of additional fragments. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgoudal was officially classified as an \u003cstrong\u003eIron, IIAB meteorite\u003c\/strong\u003e and approved as an official meteorite name in April 2013. The Meteoritical Bulletin records more than 100 kg of material, consisting largely of small, irregular fragments measuring around 2–5 cm. Many pieces have thin weathering rinds, while some smaller fragments display rounded shapes and remnants of fusion crust formed as they travelled through Earth's atmosphere. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Agoudal meteorite is particularly fascinating because its metallic structure records an ancient history of impacts and shock within its parent body. Scientific studies have identified \u003cstrong\u003eNeumann bands\u003c\/strong\u003e, microscopic structures produced by shock deformation in iron meteorites, together with evidence of later recrystallisation. The material contains approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5.5% nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with cobalt and trace amounts of elements including gallium, iridium and gold. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remote High Atlas setting adds another remarkable chapter to the story of Agoudal. Fragments were recovered both from the surface and from beneath the ground, including the largest piece reported in the original classification study, weighing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e and buried around 50 cm below the surface. The meteorite was originally traded under the commercial name \"Imilchil\" before \u003cstrong\u003eAgoudal\u003c\/strong\u003e became its official name. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn a genuine piece of the cosmos with this authentic Agoudal iron meteorite. Its unusual natural shape, weathered metallic surface and documented Moroccan provenance make this 5-gram specimen a fascinating addition to any meteorite collection — a small but tangible fragment of an ancient extraterrestrial body formed billions of years ago.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45756462334148,"sku":"S556","price":200.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S556AgoudalMeteorite_1.webp?v=1786966285","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/moroccan-meteorite-for-sale","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}