Nantan Meteorite | 6,616 Grams | Rare Museum Grade | IAB-MG Iron | Guangxi China

Description

This is a unique, rare museum grade 6,616 grams Nantan (https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=16906) meteorite directly from Guangxi, China. Its dimensions are 235X140X95 mm (9.25x5.5x3.75 in.).
The Nantan meteorites named "One of the oldest objects anywhere on Earth" are a must for all collectors, more so that it is now impossible to find worthy specimen. At about 4.5 billion years old, the Nantan meteorite is as ancient as the Earth itself. They are a very interesting IAB-MG iron discovered in 1958, although thought to have fallen in 1516. There is an estimated 9.5 T of this amazing space voyageur. This is 1 of 88 approved meteorites classified as Iron, IAB-MG.
Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.