The listing, Nantan Iron Genuine Meteorite 4 grams in size has ended.
This is a neat IRON NICKEL NANTAN METEORITE fragment that fell to earth in1516 AD and was found in 1958. it is made up of 92.35% Iron and 6.96% Nickel. This Meteorite fell in Lihu and Yaozai Town, Nantan County Guangxi Province Chine
It comes with a color information label, and a plastic 4 3/4 inch x 3 inch bag which has a hang hole for easy display on a display rack.
This meteorite is 4 grams in weight. The photo shows an example of what you will receive if you win this item - meaning the one in the picture is not the exact one you will receive, but you will get one very similar.
Nantans contain a trace amount of chlorine which causes them to oxidize more quickly than other meteorites. That is what gives them their unique and beautiful brownish-red color.
This piece is a genuine meteorite and is mostly oxidized making for a nice specimen piece. Due to this fact, I do not recommend cutting and polishing this piece.
But it is great for a collector, a science class, or just to own a piece of something from out of this world!!
I will ship via USPS usually within 24 hours of the end of the auction and my receipt of your Listia approved address.