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| Cool, Classic Witnessed Fall Meteorite - Nantan |
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METEORITES
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| Stock Number XMET709 |
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Name:
Nantan Iron Meteorite
Age: Witnessed Fall - 1516
Location: Nantan, China
Size: Meteorite weighs 16.7 grams (1.75 inches across)
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This is an excellent specimen of a genuine meteorite, an ancient piece of outer space. This meteorite is from a rare witnessed fall - it fell to Earth in the year 1516 near Nantan, China, and the fall was documented in art and literature of the time. This meteorite is composed of 92% iron and 7% nickel. This irregular-shaped stone exhibits fine detail - the natural surface of the meteorite is wonderfully displayed. This is a very unique piece of the history of the universe - what a conversation piece!
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