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Meteorites are extraterrestrial rocks that survive their fiery descent through Earth’s atmosphere to land on our planet’s surface. These fascinating space rocks have traveled millions of miles, originating as meteoroids orbiting the Sun. When they streak through the atmosphere, they’re called meteors or “shooting stars.” Most meteors burn up entirely, but the ones that make it through become meteorites — carrying with them the history of the early solar system.
Every day, Earth is showered with about 50 tons of space debris, mostly as dust-sized micrometeorites, but some meteorites are massive. The Hoba meteorite in Namibia — the largest ever found — weighs an incredible 54,000 kg (119,000 lbs) and has never been moved from its discovery site.
Composed mainly of silicate minerals, stony meteorites are the most common type.
Made mostly of iron and nickel, these are remnants of asteroid cores. They’re incredibly durable, with the Hoba meteorite being the most famous example.
Half silicate minerals, half metal. Some, like pallasites, contain stunning yellow-green olivine crystals encased in shiny nickel-iron.
When large meteorites strike Earth, they leave behind impact craters.
Some meteorites are discovered in ancient rock layers, preserved for hundreds of millions of years. These fossil meteorites provide clues about past asteroid collisions, such as those found in Sweden’s Thorsberg quarry.
Meteorites are time capsules from the birth of our solar system. They offer scientists clues about planetary formation, asteroid composition, and even the origins of life. Collectors and researchers alike prize these rare, cosmic treasures for their scientific value and beauty.
Meteorites are ancient space rocks that survive their journey through Earth’s atmosphere, offering a direct link to the early solar system. Originating as meteoroids orbiting the Sun, they become meteors when streaking through the sky and meteorites when they reach the ground. Classified into stony, iron, and stony-iron types, meteorites vary in composition from silicate-rich chondrites to rare pallasites with olivine crystals. Some, like the Hoba meteorite in Namibia, are massive, while others are microscopic. Meteorite impacts create famous craters such as Barringer Crater in Arizona and Chicxulub in Mexico. Fossil meteorites, preserved for millions of years, reveal ancient asteroid collisions. Coveted by scientists and collectors, meteorites provide valuable insights into planetary formation, cosmic history, and even the building blocks of life. Check out our Mine to Mind Articles, Meteorites, Shop Meteorites. Explore our Free E-Book Library. Read our post to learn more about the differences between tektites and meteorites, Winchcombe meteorites. You may also enjoy the article on saffordites
At Grounded Lifestyles, our love for crystals began in the peaceful flow of Reiki and energy healing sessions — where we saw how natural stones could amplify intentions, restore balance, and bring comfort. But the more time we spent with these treasures, the more curious we became about their origins. That curiosity led us into the fascinating world of geology and mineral specimen collecting. We fell in love not just with the energy of crystals, but with the science and artistry of their creation — the intricate crystal structures, the vibrant mineral hues, and the wonder of holding a piece of Earth’s history in our hands.
