This is a beautiful and substantial Canyon Diablo iron meteorite with an incredibly unique shape and natural surface features. One of its most striking characteristics is the prominent natural hole/cavity where a nodule is no longer present, creating an unusual feature that gives this specimen tremendous character.
This is the exact meteorite shown in the photographs.
The specimen comes with a complimentary floating meteorite display case, velvet carrying bag, and Certificate of Authenticity from Higher Level Creations. It makes an outstanding addition to a meteorite or natural-history collection and a truly unique gift for anyone interested in space, astronomy, geology, or science fiction.
Canyon Diablo is an iron meteorite associated with the enormous impact that created Meteor Crater, also known as Barringer Crater, in northern Arizona approximately 50,000 years ago. Canyon Diablo specimens were discovered in the surrounding area in the late 19th century.
Meteor Crater is approximately 4,000 feet (1.2 km) across and remains one of the best-preserved meteorite impact craters on Earth. A photograph of the crater is included in this listing.
