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1.31" Holbrook Chondrite Meteorite Section (3.9 g) - Arizona
This is a 1.31" wide (3.9 gram) fragment of the chondrite meteorite known as Holbrook. The fragment has been cut to reveal the stunning interplay of multicolored chondrules and bright metal grains in its interior. It comes with its own display case.
In the early evening of July 19, 1912, a massive shower of thousands of meteorite fragments fell around the Aztec Railway Station, a few miles from the town of Holbrook in Navajo County in Arizona. The meteor shower was so vast it could be seen over the skies of several nearby states! Over 14,000 fragments fell around the railway station, and to date about 220 kilograms of material have been recovered.
Holbrook fragments usually display handsome dark fusion crust surrounding light chondrules and fine metal aggregations. In fact, Holbrook's fusion crust has taught scientists a great deal about weathering mechanics on meteorites: fragments have been found steadily since 1912 and can still be found in the area today, giving scientists the chance to observe over 100 years of weathering effects on meteorites.
Holbrook fragments usually display handsome dark fusion crust surrounding light chondrules and fine metal aggregations. In fact, Holbrook's fusion crust has taught scientists a great deal about weathering mechanics on meteorites: fragments have been found steadily since 1912 and can still be found in the area today, giving scientists the chance to observe over 100 years of weathering effects on meteorites.
TYPE
Ordinary Chondrite (L-6)
LOCATION
Holbrook, Arizona
SIZE
1.31 x 1.25 x .09", 3.9 grams
CATEGORY
ITEM
#280787
