Own a genuine piece of the early solar system with this stunning etched Toluca iron meteorite slice, weighing 62.26 grams and measuring approximately 3.05 inches across. Sourced from the famous Toluca meteorite field near Toluca, Mexico, this specimen is accompanied by its original FossilEra Certificate of Authenticity and includes an acrylic display stand for immediate presentation.
Surface reveals spectacular Widmanstätten patterns—the intricate crystalline structures that form only when iron-nickel meteorites cool over millions of years in the vacuum of space. These unique patterns cannot be artificially reproduced and are one of the defining characteristics of authentic iron meteorites.
The Toluca meteorite is one of the world's classic iron meteorites and is believed to have fallen thousands of years ago in central Mexico. It was used by local cultures for crafting tools and weapons long before being scientifically recognized as a meteorite in the 18th century.
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