Campo del cielo meteorite

Sola cube Mineral curated - Campo del cielo meteorite -

This iron meteorite, composed of 92,5% iron and 6.68% nickel, was discovered in Chaco Province, Argentina.
In 1969, a meteorite with a total weight of 37,000 kg was discovered in the ground, and a large fragment is displayed in a museum.

It is a common type of iron meteorite called “octahedrite,” and when etched with acid, its striped structure resembling triangles and parallelograms can be seen.

Its existence was confirmed in 1576, and there was even a local legend that "a lot of iron fell from the sky.
Please enjoy this mineral from outside the earth at your hand.

[ Sola cube Mineral curated ]

Specimens selected by Usagi no Nedoko from among various minerals are enclosed in 4cm and 5cm cubes.

This premium series was created based on the concept of "transmitting the diverse and profound appeal of minerals.


Material
Acrylic resin / mineral (Campo del cielo meteorite / Kimbedi, Mindouli, Pool, Republic of the Congo)

Size and weight
1.6" W × 1.6" D × 1.6" H / 82g

【Attention】
–About Products
Uniqueness: Packaged minerals are all sourced from nature. They vary in sizes, colors and shapes.
Air bubbles: Each sola cube is carefully hand crafted. During the production process, fine air bubbles or powder like materials may occur inside the cube, however, they are considered not defect.
–Handling
Cleaning: Please wipe off by soft cloth when cleaning.
Use of chemicals: Fine cracks may occur if cleaned by solutions such as thinner or alcohol.
Temperature: Please avoid the direct sunlight or extremely humid atmosphere. They may cause discoloration or small cracks.