Meteorite Collection (page 8)

Meteorites
An artists impression of a falling group of meteorites

Cold Bokkeveld meteorite photomicrograph
Thin section of the carbonaceous chondrite in the petrological microscope, showing a near circular chondrule about 1mm in diameter. The fall was in Cape Province in 1838

Stone meteorite
This meteorite is unmelted and is therefore known as a chondrite. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Stony-iron meteorite
This meteorite is the product of atmospheric melting, as are stony achondrites. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Mayo Belwa, African meteorite
This meteorite formed in a similar way to some igneous rocks in the Earth, and not by condensation of dust from nebular gas. Image from From Behind The Scenes (1987) by Dr Lawrence Mound

Microscope image of the Johnstown diogenite. Diogenites are coarse grained and composed primarily of one mineral, pyroxene. Field of view is 2.5mm across

Shergottite Sayh al Uhaymir 008, found in Oman in 1999. Shergottites are silicate rocks that are divided into four subgroups. This specimen is about 10cm long

Microscope image of chondrite showing chondrules, typical of primitive meteorites. Horizontal field of view, 3.3mm

Slice of the lunar meteorite Northwest Africa 482
A slice of lunar meteorite Northwest Africa 482. This meteorite is very rich in the feldspar mineral anorthite, which give it its pale colour

Microscope image of the Zagami shergottite. The fractures in the pyroxene mineral grains and the paler patches of glass show that the rock has been shocked. Field of view is 5mm

Slab of the Lueders meteorite
A slab of the IAB iron meteorite Lueders showing the size, shapes and distribution of silicate inclusions. The slab is about 10cm wide

The Estherville mesosiderate
The Estherville mesosiderite formed after a catastrophic collision between two asteroids. Mesosiderites are an irregular jumble of metal grains and angular pieces of rock

Microscope image of the Brachina meteorite, the type specimen of the Brachinite meteorites. Brachinites are composed mostly of olivine with minor amounts of pyroxene and plagioclase

Microscope image of the Lodran meteorite. This meteorite is the type specimen of the Lodranite meteorites. The lodranites are related to the acaplucoites but are more course-grained

The Sioux County eucrite
Photograph of the Sioux County eucrite, which is thought to have originated on the asteroid 4 Vesta. The sample weighs 153g

The Bustee aubrite
Photograph of the Bustee aubrite, a light-coloured meteorite containing brown oldhamite crystals

Piece of the Henbury iron meteorite
A pice of the Henbury iron meteorite, 28cm across, which once formed part of an asteroids core

Optical microscope image of the Barwell (Type 6) chondrite. This meteorite has experienced a significant amount of heating

On the Origin of the Pallas Iron and Others Similar to it
The title page of Ernst Chladnis book On the Origin of the Pallas Iron and Others Similar to it, and on Some Associated Natural Phenomena, which was published in 1794

Optical microscope image of the Parnallee (Type 3) chondrite
An optical microscope image of the Parnallee (Type 3) chondrite that has experienced little heating. The chondrules are clear and well-defined. The field of view is 5mm

The Beddgelert (H5) ordinary chondrite
Photograph of the Beddgelert (H5) ordinary chondrite, clearly showing flecks of iron-nickel metal

The Parnalle ordinary chondrite
The Parnallee ordinary chondrite, part of the Parnallee meteorite that fell in India in 1857

The Barwell meteorite, showing a rock frgament formed by melting of a pre-existing planetary body; this indicates that plantesimals were present when chondrules formed

Textures of different chondrule types in the Etihudna (L4) ordinary chondrite (field of view 4mm)

Porphyritic olivine and pyroxene chondrule
Microscopic image of a porphyritic olivine and pyroxene chondrule from the Palmyra (L3) ordinary chondrite (the chondrule is about 1.8mm across)

Radial pyroxene chondrule
Microscope image of a radial pyroxene chondrule from the ALH 88036 (H3.4) ordinary chondrite. The chondrule is about 2mm across

Ivuna meteorite
The Ivuna carbonaceous chondrite. This type of meteorite is the richest in volatile elements

Partially fusion-crusted stone
A 294g (10oz) partially fusion crusted stone from the Camel Donga eucrite strewn field. The orange/brown staining on the black, fusion crusted surface is staining from the local soil

Siena meteorite stone
One of the stones of the Siena meteorite shower, which fell over Siena, Italy in 1794

Chergach meteorite

British Meteorites, postcard set
Envelope containing a set of 5 postcards published by the Natural History Museum in 1922

Meteoric stone, Launton
One of a series of 5 postcards featuring British meteorites produced and sold by the museum in the 1920s

Meteoric stone, Crumlin
One of a series of 5 postcards featuring British meteorites produced and sold by the museum in the 1920s

Meteoric stone, Appley Bridge
One of a series of 5 postcards featuring British meteorites produced and sold by the museum in the 1920s

Meteoric Stone, Wold Cottage
One of a series of 5 postcards featuring British meteorites produced and sold by the museum in the 1920s

Meteoric stone, Rowton
One of a series of 5 postcards featuring British meteorites produced and sold by the museum in the 1920s

British Meteorites, leaflet
Leaflet printed to accompany a set of 5 postcards published by the Natural History Museum in 1922

Barred olivine chondrule from the Palmyra ordinary chondrite (the chondrule is about 1.2mm across)

Carbonate
The formation of carbonate on the Allan Hills martian meteorite ALH84001

Crystal structure
A cross-section through an iron meteorite which shows the alien crystal structure

Glatton meteorite
Mr Arthur Pettifor holding the Glatton meteorite which fell in Cambridgeshire on 5th May 1991

Tunguska meteorite damage, Siberia
Trees flattened on a hillside by an explosion in the atmosphere probably caused by a small piece of comet which fell on 30 June 1908. Photo taken in 1929

Meteorite - Tektite, Indochinite
JLMO-2372 Meteorite - Tektite, Indochinite John Mason contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Meteroite - The San Bernadino Discovered in 1880's, San Bernadino Co. California, USA
KEL-1574 Meteorite - The San Bernardino Discovered in 1880 s, Sand Bernardina, California, USA Ken Lucas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Namibia, Windhoek. Portion of the Gibeon meteorite in central plaza

Flooded meteorite crater, one of most recent created by impact event, circa 4000 years old, Kaali Crater, Saaremaa Island, Estonia, may

Planetary formation, computer artwork
Planetary formation. Computer artwork of numerous small rocky bodies (planetessimals) accreting to form a planet in the early Solar System

Earths formation. Artwork of Earth forming in the early solar system. It is thought that the planets formed from a rotating disc of material that formed around, and at the same time as

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Meteorites: From Barringer Crater to Muonionalusta-Kirunu Norbotten" Did you know that the Barringer Meteor crater, located east of Flagstaff, Arizona, USA, stretches an impressive 3/4 mile wide? This colossal impact site serves as a reminder of the immense power and beauty of meteorites. Meteorolites and meteorites have fascinated scientists for centuries. These extraterrestrial rocks hold valuable clues about our universe's origins and composition. Take the Nakhla meteorite, for example - it fell in Egypt in 1911 and provided crucial insights into Martian geology. Ever wondered what a slice of Canyon Diablo meteorite looks like? Its mesmerizing patterns reveal its cosmic journey through space before crashing onto Earth. Similarly, Masjid Al Haram in Mecca houses fragments from various celestial bodies that have captivated believers for generations. Travel back billions of years to Early Precambrian Earth when meteor showers were more frequent than today. These fiery spectacles left their mark on ancient rock formations worldwide; one such engraving depicts a stunning meteor fireball etched into stone. The Hoba West meteorite deserves special mention due to its colossal size - weighing over 60 tons. Discovered in Namibia, this iron giant remains one of the largest single pieces ever found on Earth. For those interested in chemistry, the Murchison CM2 carbonaceous chondrite is a treasure trove. This remarkable specimen contains organic compounds that shed light on life's building blocks within our solar system. Imagine encountering a Tyrannosaurus rex during prehistoric times - now picture it under an awe-inspiring shower of meteors streaking across the sky. An artist's impression brings this thrilling scene to life while reminding us how these celestial events shaped our planet's history. Delving deeper into specific examples like Muonionalusta-Kirunu Norbotten in Sweden, we discover a cross-section of the meteorite.