Campo Del Cielo Meteorite Fragment - Specimen China gemstone sphere dusty violet

dusty violet

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Secondary minerals and textures within the rock suggest interaction with liquid water after formation

The phenomenon occurs as ultraviolet light excites electrons in the sodalite’s crystal lattice

These snowflake-like formations offer a striking interplay against the darker matrix and warm fluorite tones

Campo Del Cielo Meteorite Fragment - Specimen China gemstone sphere dusty violetMined from: Campo del Cielo meteorite field, Gran Chaco region, Argentina Description: This one of a kind Campo del Cielo meteorite specimen is a dark iron meteorite fragment with a rugged, naturally sculpted shape. The surface shows black brown oxidation, glossy metallic highlights, deep pits, and uneven fracture textures, giving it a strong display presence for a small but dense extraterrestrial specimen. Campo del Cielo meteorites come from one of