Jagged pieces created when a massive iron meteorite exploded upon hitting Earth's atmosphere or ground. 💰 Price Expectations
These are meteorites that have been cut open and polished. When treated with a mild acid, they reveal the spectacular Widmanstätten pattern . This cross-hatched, crystalline lattice formed as the metal cooled over millions of years and cannot be replicated in a laboratory.
Natural, un-cut specimens as they were found on the ground. These often feature aerodynamic flight markings called regmaglypts (thumbprint-like indentations) and a melted exterior skin called a fusion crust .
When browsing the market, you will typically encounter iron meteorites sold in three main styles: