P.O. Box
1141
Delta
,
(970) 874-1487
CATALOG OF
METEORITES
Please note: This catalog represents my “welcome to collecting meteorites” material. I have selected the items listed here to be representative, affordable (where possible) samples of many types of the more commonly seen and interesting meteorite types. This tends to mean that these are also often commonly available materials that most serious collectors already have. If you are already a collector just discovering my offerings, please be aware that I have many other items not listed here (as well as larger pieces of a good number of the things that are listed here). I do put out a periodic e-mail offering (though I don’t personally have e-mail). This “list” is titled brmeteorites_list and can be found under Yahoo groups. Don’t hesitate to check the archives here for earlier offerings as I don’t delete a list until a substantial amount of the material offered on it is gone.
IRON METEORITES
CANYON DIABLO:
These are specimens of the meteorite that formed the famous
one-mile wide Meteor Crater in the northern
1) Complete fragments, wire brushed to remove oxide:
a) 31.7 grams 40mm x 25mm x 10mm $19.00
b) 51.4 grams 35mm x 26mm x 15mm $30.00
c) 78.2 grams 40mm x 28mm x 13mm $39.00
d) 109.3 grams 60mm x 36mm x 15mm $54.00
e) 158.3 grams 50mm x 37mm x 20mm $71.00
f) 210.9 grams 65mm x 35mm x 20mm $95.00
g) 378.1 grams 70mm x 45mm x 35mm $151.00
Similar to Canyon Diablo in composition, fragments of this
meteorite, along with a small (600 foot diameter) impact crater were discovered
in 1923 a few miles southwest of
Complete fragments, natural as found:
a) 114.8 grams 50mm x 30mm x 20mm sold
b) 151.5 grams 40mm x 40mm x 25mm $75.75
c) 218.0 grams 50mm x 40mm x 30mm $109.00
d) 418.5 grams 60mm x 50mm x 30mm $188.00
e) 556.2 grams 50mm x 45mm x 45mm $236.00
f) 783.3 grams 65mm x 60mm x 45mm $313.00
2) Information card with small (5 to 10mm) meteorite specimen attached - $3.00
HENBURY,
Thirteen craters, the largest being 700 feet across, in an area about one square mile were discovered with meteorite fragments in 1931. This is a fairly young cratering event (some estimates put it at 5,000 years ago) and was likely witnessed by the aboriginal tribes of the area.
Complete fragment with orange oxide surface as found:
a) 3.0 grams 18mm x 11mm x 4mm $4.50
b) 5.7 grams
19mm x 12mm x 5mm
$8.55
c ) 8.6 grams 25mm x 15mm x 5mm $12.90
d) 10.5 grams 25mm x 14mm x 6mm $15.75
e) 17.6 grams 30mm x 20mm x 10mm $26.40
f) 30.6 grams 32mm x 24mm x 6mm $45.90
GIBEON,
Pieces of this meteorite were known before 1836. Recently, many large specimens have been recovered over a huge area. This is likely one of the largest known strewn fields, covering hundreds of square kilometers and containing thousands of pounds of material (much of it already locked away in collections).
Slices showing beautiful Widmanstatten etch pattern:
a) 19.7 grams 26mm x 24mm x 3mm $34.45
b) 29.8 grams 36mm x 33mm x 3mm $52.15
c) 40.2 grams 45mm x 20mm x 5mm $70.35
d) 47.5 grams 44mm x 40mm x 3mm $83.10
A large amount of this meteorite fell into a thick forest on February 12th, 1947. Many pits up to 28 meters in diameter were formed by the fall. Over 23,000 kilograms of specimens were recovered. Specimens were found in two forms: 1) Fusion crusted thumb-printed individuals that broke off high in the atmosphere and 2) Shrapnel fragments that formed by the violent explosion of a large mass low in the atmosphere or during impact with the ground.
Shrapnel fragments, highly cleaned to a metallic look:
a) 40.7 grams 35mm x 25mm x 15mm $14.25
b) 63.0 grams 40mm x 25mm x 14mm $22.05
c) 80.9 grams 50mm x 32mm x 12mm $28.30
d) 107.4 grams 70mm x 32mm x 18mm $37.60
e) 137.9 grams 65mm x 45mm x 15mm $48.25
f) 150.0 grams 45mm x 35mm x 20mm $52.60
Fusion crusted individuals:
a) 14.5 grams 20mm x 15mm x 12mm $21.75
b) 24.6 grams 32mm x 18mm x 10mm $36.90
c) 40.7 grams 30mm x 20mm x 14mm $61.00
d) 66.3 grams 25mm x 25mm x 20mm $99.00
e) 103.9 grams 50mm x 25mm x 20mm $150.00
STONE METEORITES
DIMMITT,
This unusual meteorite is a regolith breccia (impact shattered on the surface of its parent body) composed mostly of H3 material with fragments of H4 material. Minor fragments of LL, carbonaceous chondrite and other rare meteorite types along with micro-diamonds have been found in this meteorite. This is a fairly dark stone, so this texture is not readily visible. None the less, it is there and this is scientifically a very important meteorite.
Slices:
a) 6.5 grams 40mm x 12mm x 5mm $16.25
b) 13.2 grams 30mm x 25mm x 5mm $33.00
c) 33.0 grams 45mm x 37mm x 6mm $82.50
d) 51.3 grams 65mm x 45mm x 5mm $115.00
e) 72.2 grams 75mm x 55mm x 5mm $160.00
DALGETY DOWNS:
A large number of fragments totaling 218 kilograms were found in 1941. Another 255 kilograms were found on searches in later years. This is an interesting meteorite in that the exterior is very weathered (looking much like sandstone), yet the interior is very fresh, showing lots of metal in a beautiful tan and gray matrix.
Cut fragments:
a) 10.5 grams 23mm x 18mm x 13mm $21.00
b) 19.9 grams 45mm x 22mm x 7mm $39.80
c) 38.1 grams 37mm x 34mm x 10mm $76.20
d) 60.0 grams 53mm x 30mm x 15mm $110.00
e) 87.8 grams 40mm x 32mm x 33mm $140.00
GAO,
Only a few pieces of this meteorite were recovered shortly after it fell. Recent field-work by a researcher in the area has turned up many further specimens. He was able to get the help of the locals by offering bags of wheat in trade for the meteorites that they found. This is probably the cheapest witnessed fall stone available, and it is very useful for showing people what a true typical meteorite looks like.
Slices, showing fresh interior and lots of metal.
a) 6.3 grams 25mm x 20mm x 5mm $15.75
b) 11.5 grams 30mm x 20mm x 6mm $28.75
c) 24.5 grams 40mm x 28mm x 6mm $61.25
d) 40.3 grams 48mm x 40mm x 6mm $100.00
e) 92.9 grams 93mm x 52mm x 6mm $210.00
Fusion crusted individuals as found: (note; I have a large number of crusted fragments of all sizes at a lower price per gram)
a) 3.7 grams 17mm x 10mm x 10mm $9.25
b) 7.0 grams 23mm x 16mm x 8mm $15.25
c) 13.0 grams 30mm x 15mm x 14mm $26.00
d) 27.1 grams 30mm x 25mm x 15mm sold
e) 486.5 grams 80mm x 60mm x 47mm $730.00
GOMEZ,
This nice stone was found in a roadside ditch. A farmer had thrown it there to get it out of his field (likely after damaging his plough equipment on it first). Luckily, someone with a good eye and a knowledge of meteorites recognized the value of this rock. It is quite fresh, showing some (but not a lot , it is an L-type) metal in a mixed tan and brown (almost orange) matrix.
Slices:
a) 6.9 grams 21mm x 12mm x 7mm $13.80
b) 13.5 grams 40mm x 20mm x 6mm $27.00
c) 20.2 grams 40mm x 33mm x 5mm $40.00
d) 39.3 grams 60mm x 40mm x 5mm $70.00
e) 68.5 grams 60mm x 50mm x 7mm $120.00
f) 125.2 grams 90mm x 65mm x 7mm sold
HAXTUN,
This is a very strange meteorite. It doesn’t seem to fit neatly into one of the typical classifications. It has intermediate type olivines (Fa=21.6), H-type pyroxenes (Fs=17.8) and L-type cobalt in kamacite (7.5mg/g). Dr. Rubin of UCLA consequently classified this meteorite as the world’s first equilibrated H/L chondrite. Bulk analysis indicates a possible link to the L-group , hence the “or L” portion of its official type listing. The weathered character of this stone though makes this link uncertain.
Slices:
a) 4.8 grams 18mm x 16mm x 5mm $16.80
b) 10.2 grams 25mm x 25mm x 5mm $35.70
c) 19.6 grams 38mm x 35mm x 5mm $68.60
d) 41.4 grams 80mm x 35mm x 5mm $134.50
e) 188.7 grams 170mm x 60mm x 5mm sold
NWA (869),
The Bedouins have been trained and have well learned to
find meteorites, but they will not give location data for their finds (they
don’t want to give away the locations of their personal gold mines). The
Meteoritical Society Nomenclature Committee has decided to give all the
meteorites coming out of the area an NWA designation. This stands for
Individuals as found:
a) 10.2 grams 21mm x 15mm x 12mm $4.10
b) 25.3 grams 31mm x 20mm x 16mm $10.10
c) 50.9 grams 42mm x 28mm x 19mm $20.35
d) 100.2 grams 60mm x 40mm x 20mm $35.00
e) 213.5 grams 55mm x 45mm x 43mm $64.00
End pieces, cut to show the interior:
a) 8.3 grams 28mm x 12mm x 15mm $4.15
b) 16.6 grams 30mm x 25mm x 10mm $8.30
c) 32.4 grams 50mm x 20mm x 18mm $16.20
b) 68.1 grams 65mm x 30mm x 20mm $30.65
A single stone of this rare meteorite was found while terracing a field. Larger pieces of this meteorite show a wide variety of textures; with light colored chondrule-rich areas highlighted by darker green and brown blotches that were altered by shock and solar-wind implanted gasses.
Slices:
a) 1.2 grams 13mm x 9mm x 3mm $14.40
b) 2.4 grams 14mm x 13mm x 4mm $28.80
c) 5.6 grams 24mm x 24mm x 3mm $67.30
d) 12.0 grams 34mm x 34mm x 4mm $144.00
e) 26.5 grams 45mm x 45mm x 4mm $290.00
f) 60.4 grams 65mm x 50mm x 7mm $550.00
ALLENDE,
This is the largest fall in area (some 300 square kilometers) and recovered weight for a stone meteorite yet recorded (if NWA 869 was fully recorded, I bet it would be pretty close). Recent discoveries show that the Allende meteorite contains interstellar dust and isotopes of carbon believed to have formed in a supernova explosion in this area of the galaxy before the formation of our solar system (it is this explosion that may have triggered the collapse of the gas nebula that became our sun and planets). This material was trapped in the white CAI inclusions (easily visible in this stone) – the first solids to form in our system.
Allende continued:
Fragments: Most show some black fusion crust.
a) 4.0 grams 11mm x 11mm x 10mm $24.00
b) 8.8 grams 22mm x 15mm x 14mm $52.80
c) 15.3 grams 21mm x 18mm x 15mm $91.90
d) 31.2 grams 32mm x 25mm x 20mm $180.00
e) 45.0 grams 40mm x 32mm x 23mm $250.00
Cut fragments, clearly showing interior structure:
a) 5.1 grams 19mm x 13mm x 5mm $30.60
b) 8.2 grams 26mm x 14mm x 6mm $49.80
c) 17.1 grams 34mm x 20mm x 13mm $102.00
d) 25.4 grams 50mm x 40mm x 7mm $150.00
MURCHISON,
This is really special stuff. Amino acids (the building blocks of life) and interstellar grains have been found in this meteorite. It has been suggested that life on Earth my have been seeded from outer space by material like this.
About 5 to 7mm of fragment(s) in a capsule in a magnifier box - $30.00
TATAHOUINE,
This truly strange meteorite shattered low in the atmosphere, scattering many small fragments over a 1 kilometer area. This is the only known unbrecciated diogenite, and, like all diogenites, is believed to be from the asteroid Vesta. It has an interesting bright green color, highlighted by black shock lines.
Roughly 1cm piece (.5 to 1 gram) in magnifier box - $20.00
Fragments as found:
a) 1.9 grams 10mm x 10mm x 8mm $38.00
b) 2.9 grams 20mm x 10mm x 7mm $58.00
c) 4.0 grams 20mm x 10mm x 9mm $80.00
MARS BOX:
This is a neat little 55mm x 35mm plastic box that has a
picture of the Martian surface as taken by one of the NASA landers. A small 1cm
cut out contains a roughly 2mm size piece of a Martian meteorite recovered from
one of the desert areas of
MOON BOX:
This, like the Mars box above, is a neat little 55mm x 35mm
plastic box that has a lunar surface picture, taken during one of the Apollo
missions. A small 1cm cut out contains a roughly 2mm fragment of one of the
lunar meteorites recovered from the desert areas of
Special price – one of each Moon/ Mars boxes - $50.00
STONY-IRON
METEORITES
IMILAC,
The first pieces of this meteorite were reported in 1822. There have been many samples recovered over the years since. An impact crater, surrounded by many small twisted and fractured meteorites (formed by the violent impact with the ground) has also been found. The pieces offered here are these samples. They have a neat sculpture-like twisted shape with yellow to pink sandy remnants of olivine in the recesses.
Fragments as found:
a) 4.1 grams 20mm x 12mm x 8mm $20.50
b) 6.3 grams 16mm x 13mm x 10mm $31.50
VACA MUERTA,
This rare meteorite, made up of pyroxene grains in a matrix of nickel-iron was first recognized in 1861. More specimens have been found recently. The meteorite derives its name from the only landmark in the bleak environment, the driest place on Earth, the skeleton of a dead cow.
Cut fragments:
a) 4.0 grams 20mm x 9mm x 10mm $12.00
b) 8.3 grams 25mm x 20mm x 7mm $24.90
c) 19.2 grams 28mm x 15mm x 15mm $57.60
d) 35.4 grams 23mm x 18mm x 22mm $106.20
e) 48.1 grams 30mm x 22mm x 22mm $144.30
TEKTITES
AUSTRALITES: These are small examples of Australian tektites. They are black in color and round in shape.
1) 2-4 gram (about cm) individual as found - $12.00
2) Information card with small (5mm+) sample attached - $3.00
CHINESE TEKTITE: Tektite from china (mostly Guang Dong province).
These natural specimens generally show more unusual shapes with deeper pitting and furrowing than Indochinites.
3-10 gram specimens (specify size desired) - $.25/ gram
Larger specimens (specify size desired) - $.20/ gram
Sizes available; 10g, 20g, 30g, 40g, 50g, ………. Some available up to 150 grams
This dark green glass was originally classified as a
tektite. It is now recognized as an impact glass (it did not experience the heat
or high altitude flight of typical tektites) that formed from the near by
700,000 year old, 1 kilometer
Fragments as found: price - $1.00/ gram
Sizes available: 2.9g, 5.6g, 8.6g, 11.2g, 15.6g, 20.0g, 25.0g
INDOCHINITES,
Jet black tektites from
These are probably the most known and common of all tektites. They are both affordable and interesting. The source crater still has not been found, despite great effort.
Complete specimens as found:
3-10 gram specimens (specify size desired) - $.25/gram
Larger pieces - $.20/ grams
Sizes available; 15g, 20g, 25g, 30g, 35g, 40g, 45g, 50g, - a few up to 100g available.
Information card with small (about 1 to 1.5cm) specimen attached - $3.00
LIBYAN DESERT
GLASS: A beautiful honey yellow to yellow green impact glass that is
found between the sand dunes on the
Individuals as found; price = $3.00/gram
Sizes available; 3.6g, 5.2g, 6.6g, 8.7g, 15.6g, 25.0g
MOLDAVITES:
Beautiful emerald green tektites from
These are easily the prettiest and most desired of all tektites.
Natural specimens as found; price = $3.00/ gram
Sizes available; 1.0g, 1.8g, 2.5g, 3.4g, 4.7g, 6.5g, 8.5g, 12.3g
Information card with small (~1cm) sample attached - $3.00
PHILIPPINITES: Shiny black tektites from the Philippine island. These are generally spherical in shape and have shallow to deep grooves etched into their surface.
Specimens as found. Price = $.50/ gram
Sizes available; 7.8g, 14.8g, 18.4g, 22.1g, 22.1g, 30g, 40g, 50g – a few museum size specimens available.
EXTRA NOTES
All specimens are guaranteed authentic as described and may be returned within 14 days for any reason (no limit on authenticity guaranty).
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