Name:
Nantan Iron Meteorite
Location: Nantan, China
Size: Meteorite weighs 48.4 grams (1.7" x 1.8")
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This is a wonderful example of a meteorite, an ancient piece of outer space. This specimen fell in the year 1516 in Nantan, China. Nantan iron meteorites represent a rare witnessed and documented meteorite fall. This meteorite contains 92% iron and 7% nickel. This unique specimen exhibits great detail - the convoluted surface of the meteorite is beautifully displayed. This stone is an interesting tidbit of the history of the universe. What a conversation piece!
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