Agoudal Impact Meteorite Fragment
Agoudal Impact Meteorite Fragment
Regular price$6400
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- Packed With Recycled Materials
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Approximately .75-1.25"
Sizes and shapes vary due to the nature of impact (see below to learn more)
Have you ever wanted to own a piece of interstellar geology? Good news! Our Agoudal Impact Meteorite Fragments are exactly what you’ve been looking for. While owning a piece of our own earth’s geology, no matter how stunning the formation is, just lacks the mystic of a space rock that has survived the earth atmosphere.
These iron meteorites are known as “Agoudal” or as “Imilchil”. The name comes from an area in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco located near the site of the impact. It is a relatively new discovery as they were discovered in 2012. It is mainly composed of iron mixed with nickel like most meteorites. Speaking of meteorites, what exactly is one?
A meteorite is a solid piece of debris from an object (like a comet, asteroid, or meteoroid) that originates in outer space and survives its passage through the atmosphere to reach the surface of a planet or moon. When the original object enters the atmosphere, various factors such as friction, pressure, and chemical interactions with the atmospheric gasses cause it to heat up and radiate energy. At this point it officially becomes a meteor. The falling space rock forms a fireball, also known as a shooting star or falling star which in many cultures became an omen from the gods. Depending on the culture it was either a very good sign or the anger of the gods raining down on them. According to Moroccan legend, two people from different tribes fell in love but were forbidden to marry. Distraught with sadness, they cried themselves to death (relatable). From this unbearable sorrow, two lakes formed from their downhearted and seemingly endlessly tears. Scientists now hypothesize, with some certainty, that the lakes were formed when the agoudal meteorite split right before smashing into the earth. This division was most likely responsible for creating the two separate impact sites. The lake of tears is still cool, if slightly dramatic, legend. Once these impact sites are formed, the meteorite generally shattered into tiny pieces of debris. Tiny being a relative word here as many factors come into play when the meteorite finally hits home. Fun fact: The largest meteorite found on Earth is the Hoba meteorite discovered in Namibia in 1920. The Hoba meteorite weighs roughly 119,000 pounds and is so big, and so heavy, it has never been moved from where it was found.
These fragments are really something special. It’s not too often we can get our hands on meteorites but we’re always stoked when we do. Supplies are limited on these so if you’re still seeing this, snatch one up while you can. It’s not everyday you can say “I bought a space rock!”
