Canyon Diablo – Meteor Crater AZ

CD108

Meteorite Iron

What a pocket rock! Specimen is wire brushed with some of the Coconino limestone intact. It has one side which has been polished into the shiny metallic interior. Really nice natural specimen with the flight charactistics this locale is known for.

37 x 37 x 25 mm

108.7 g

$170.00

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Canyon Diablo

Location:
  • USA
    • Arizona
Found: 1891
Group:
  • Iron
Type:
  • Octahedrite, coarse
Class:
  • IA
Total known weight: 30 ton +

Canyon Diablo meteorites come from the most famous impact crater in the world; Meteor Crater, Arizona. These iron meteorites are classified as IA, coarse octahedrite. Many contain inclusions of graphite. When a graphite inclusion pops out of the host meteorite it is called a graphite nodule. Another interesting fact about Canyon Diablo is the occurrence of carbonados or black diamonds formed by impact on earth or in space. These meteorites are typically characterized by classic meteorite features like sharp ridges, holes and bowls.