💫 Natural Nantan meteorite specimen, for just $40! This natural specimen is a fragment of a large meteorite known as the Nantan meteorite. It is comprised of nickel, iron, and other trace metals. The meteorite is named for city of Nantan, China, where fragments were recovered in 1958. Over 20,000 lbs of this meteorite have been recovered from a large strewn field; the largest fragment of this meteorite weighed an immense 4,400 pounds! Scientists have estimated the date of the fall to be around 1516, and it may have actually been witnessed—but it is unknown if the fall was the same incident that resulted in the found specimens. This is a beautiful, small sized specimen--it is quite dense and features interesting patterns and surface textures! It has been polished into a lustrous and attractive cubic slice, perfect for jewelry supply or collection. It is naturally magnetic, and would make a great specimen or a super-graphic piece of jewelry. 9.3 g, just $40 shipped US. Check it out in the Meteorites & Tektites section on PhenomenalGems.Etsy.com, or comment to claim! 💫 #Nantan #meteorite #space #spacestuff #shootingstar #nickeliron #naturelovers #meteor #metallic #magnetic #rocksandminerals #mineralspecimens #healingcrystals #crystals #wirewrapping #jewelrysupply #china #phenomenalgems #etsy #etsyshop #etsycrystals https://www.instagram.com/p/BwIApORH5i1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fcge9xu8qkvh
