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.052 grams Peru Carancas meteorite about 4mm fragment in plastic gem case w/ COA

$ 2.37

Availability: 20 in stock
  • Origin: deep space
  • Specimen Type: Rare Species
  • Condition: New
  • Type of Mineral: meteorite

    Description

    I got the meteorites at the Tucson Meteorite Show on February 9th 2008. Comes with an information card..
    METEORITE FROM CARANCAS , PERU BOLIVIAN BORDER.  SAMPLES HAVE BEEN RECOVERED ON IMPACT SITE BY LOCALS.
    THE METEORITE IS LIGHT COLORED AND FRAGILE WITH CEMENT CONGLOMERATE GRANULAR TEXTURE.
    Name:
    Carancas
    This is the
    OFFICIAL meteorite name.
    Abbreviation:
    There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.
    Observed fall:
    Yes
    Year fell:
    2007
    Country:
    Peru
    Carancas
    16°39'52''S, 69°02'38''W
    Carancas, Chucuito, Puno, Peru
    Fall: 15 September 2007, ~16: 45 UTC
    Ordinary chondrite (H4-5)
    History:
    A large fireball was witnessed to impact near the community of Carancas, in the province of Chucuito, region of Puno in the country of Peru. It made a sizable impact crater, ~13.8 m in diameter (
    INGEMMET
    ) or 11-12 m (L. Jackson,
    CGS
    ). Local residents and many others have recovered numerous pieces of the impactor from the sides of the crater and the surrounding area. Mike Farmer brought several samples to the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory of the
    UAz
    for classification on October 5, 2007. The total mass is currently unknown.
    Physical characteristics:
    Most specimens are without fusion crust and have a gray color with some metal and chondrules visible, although the chondrules are not easily observed. At least one specimen had two different lithologies, the second white in color, indicating it is a breccia. Numerous black shock veins, often on more than one face of a specimen, were observed. At least one large (~2 cm) metal grain was also recovered, with a thin layer of stone attached to it.
    Nice specimen for your collection.  Authenticity guaranteed.
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