10 gr Meteorite in Floating Display

Own a piece of outer space — a genuine iron meteorite that fell to Earth thousands of years ago, elegantly displayed as if still suspended in the cosmos.

The Campo del Cielo meteorite field in Argentina is one of the most remarkable impact sites on Earth. Roughly 4,000 to 5,000 years ago, an iron-nickel asteroid fragmented and rained down on the Gran Chaco region, scattering thousands of metallic masses across the landscape — and this is a genuine fragment of that ancient cosmic event. Composed primarily of iron and nickel with trace amounts of cobalt and other elements, Campo del Cielo meteorites are classified as coarse octahedrite iron meteorites, and their characteristic regmaglypts (the thumbprint-like depressions formed by ablation during atmospheric entry) make each specimen utterly unique. At approximately 0.35 oz (10 g), this piece is substantial enough to feel genuinely otherworldly in the hand, yet compact enough to display beautifully on any desk or shelf.

The meteorite is presented in a premium black floating display case, where a taut transparent membrane suspends the specimen against a white background — creating a dramatic "hovering" effect that stops visitors in their tracks. The rotating stand tilts the frame at a dynamic diamond angle, making it an instant conversation starter on a teacher's desk, a centerpiece for a science classroom, or a striking gift for any space enthusiast or rock collector. It arrives labeled as a genuine Campo del Cielo meteorite, making it not just a display piece but a legitimate educational specimen with a story spanning billions of years.

Features & Specifications:

• Meteorite type: Genuine Campo del Cielo iron-nickel meteorite (IAB coarse octahedrite)
• Fall location: Gran Chaco, Argentina
• Estimated age: ~4,500 million years (pre-solar system origin)
• Specimen weight: ~0.35 oz (10 g)
• Specimen size: approximately 3/8 in – 3/4 in (10–20 mm)
• Display type: Floating membrane display case with rotating pedestal stand
• Display dimensions: 3-15/16 × 3-3/4 × 2-1/8 in (100 × 96 × 54 mm)
• Display color: Matte black frame with white membrane background
• Labeled: Includes genuine Campo del Cielo meteorite identification label
• Ideal for: Science classrooms, teacher's desks, geology collections, space enthusiasts, science fairs, and unique gift giving