Meteorites

The Winchcombe meteorite fell over Gloucestershire in February 2021 and was recovered from a family’s driveway within hours—before rain could touch it. This rare CM2 carbonaceous chondrite preserves water, organics, and fine-grained dust from the outer Solar System, giving scientists and collectors a near-pristine glimpse into how asteroids may have

The Sikhote-Alin meteorite is one of the largest iron falls ever witnessed, exploding over the forests of eastern Russia on February 12, 1947. This IIAB coarse octahedrite scattered thousands of iron fragments and craters across the taiga, giving collectors dramatic sculpted specimens and scientists a rare, well-documented view of a

The Campo del Cielo meteorite field in northern Argentina is one of the world’s largest and oldest known iron falls. For over 4,000 years, fragments from this colossal impact have scattered across the Chaco plain, becoming tools for Indigenous communities, objects of colonial curiosity, and today, iconic specimens in meteorite

The Muonionalusta meteorite is one of Earth’s oldest known irons—an ancient fragment of a shattered planetary core that fell in northern Sweden about a million years ago. Famous for its striking Widmanstätten pattern, this fine octahedrite links deep planetary science, Arctic ice ages, and modern jewelry design in one highly

The Tatahouine meteorite fell over the Tunisian desert in 1931, scattering olive-green fragments near the town that later inspired Star Wars’ planet Tatooine. This rare diogenite from asteroid 4 Vesta bridges planetary science, desert history, and pop culture — making it a prized specimen for both serious collectors and sci-fi

The Canyon Diablo meteorites, scattered around Arizona’s Meteor Crater, are iconic irons that proved craters could be formed by cosmic impacts. Classified as coarse octahedrites, they contain nickel-iron, graphite, and sulfide inclusions. This guide explores their history, science, legality, collector value, care, and why Canyon Diablo remains one of the

Meteorites fall into three main categories—stony, iron, and stony-iron—each with subtypes that reveal the Solar System’s story. From carbonaceous chondrites rich in organics to iron octahedrites with Widmanstätten patterns and gemstone-studded pallasites, this guide explains classification, examples, and what each type means for collectors in terms of rarity, value, and

Pallasite meteorites are the jewels of space—iron-nickel frameworks studded with gem-quality olivine. Once thought to form at the core–mantle boundary, new research points to impact mixing in the early Solar System. From legendary finds like Esquel, Imilac, Fukang, Brenham, and Seymchan to care, value, and ethics, this guide explores their

The Gibeon meteorite, a fine octahedrite from Namibia, is famed for its Widmanstätten pattern and massive strewn field. Once widely traded for jewelry and collections, it is now strictly protected by law. This guide explores its cosmic origin, science, legality, collector value, care, and ethical alternatives for those drawn to

Learn how to identify, collect, and preserve meteorites with confidence. This in-depth guide covers fusion crusts, regmaglypts, classification, value drivers, and care tips for stony, iron, and stony-iron space rocks.

Saffordites, or Arizona tektites, are more than just geological curiosities. As pseudomorph tektites, they are tangible connections to Earth’s ancient volcanic past while also symbolizing spiritual aspiration and transformation. Whether you’re a geology enthusiast, crystal healer, or simply curious about natural wonders, Saffordites offer a fascinating glimpse into the forces