XXL Metallic Meteorite CAMPO DEL CIELO (Argentina, 4500 years old). 28 Kg
XXL Metallic Meteorite CAMPO DEL CIELO (Argentina, 4500 years old). 28 Kg
An excellent opportunity to acquire this fantastic complete metallic Campo del Cielo meteorite piece, ideal for a large collection or museum. This meteorite has a spectacular natural sculptural form with a highly aesthetic shape, featuring numerous deep regmaglypts and a natural hole. It can stand on its own and offers multiple display positions, each enhancing its visual appeal. This specimen has never undergone deep cleaning, preserving its original natural patina, a feature rarely seen in Campo del Cielo meteorites and increasingly valued by collectors.
The Campo del Cielo meteorite arrived on Earth approximately 4,500 years ago, marking the largest known metallic meteorite fall in present-day Argentina. It was used by pre-Columbian civilizations to craft metal tools and sparked true amazement among the Spanish conquistadors upon their arrival in the Americas.
Metallic meteorites like this one originate from the cores of large asteroids that disintegrated during the formation of the solar system.
Since the Argentine government prohibited the export of these meteorites, their value has been rising rapidly, making them a secure investment as well.
An excellent opportunity to add this wonder of the universe to your collection.
We are members of the three main international meteorite associations, so each purchase comes with a certificate of authenticity. Buy with confidence.
- IMCA (International Meteorite Collectors Association)
- The Meteoritical Society
- GMA (Global Meteorite Association)