Iron meteorite – Campo del Cielo, Argentina
Locality: Campo del Cielo, Argentina
Weight: 22g
Dimensions: 3 x 2,2 x 0,7 cm
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This iron meteorite fell in the Campo del Cielo region of Argentina about 4-5 thousand years ago, leaving behind approximately 26 craters. It is one of the most famous iron meteorites. Approximately 100 tonnes of material have been found so far, containing 92.9% iron, 6.7% nickel, as well as cobalt and phosphorus. The largest specimens, weighing 30.8 and 28.8 tonnes, are among the largest and heaviest single pieces of meteorite that have fallen to Earth.