Enlarge image

Iron meteorite from the Atlas Mountains

EUR 19,95

The Agoudal meteorite (Imilchil) is an iron meteorite from Morocco. This huge meteorite impact is a class IIAB with a low nickel content. A rarity within the iron meteorites.

Make a choice:

With a certificate of authenticity:

Certificate of authenticity (+€1,00)

Choose a matching box:

Gem box (+€1,00)

Loupe box (+€1,50)

Store box white (+€0,95)

Store box black (+€0,95)

With this article you can buy a fulgurite in a box with discount:

Fulgurite in giftbox (+€4,95)

With this product you can order a mini microscope with discount:

Mini microscope (+€6,95)

In stock (1)

Quantity

- +

Add to cart

Add to wishlist

Shipped within 24 hours
Authenticity guaranteed
Direct import
Heeft u nog vragen? See our frequently asked questions

Product description

Classification

The Agoudal meteorite is an iron meteorite with a low nickel content and is classified as an IIAB meteorite.

Official name

This is a fairly rare class within the iron meteorites. Although the meteorite struck thousands of years ago, it lasted until 2011 until it has been recognized as such and has received its official name. Before this meteorite bore the name 'Imilchil' to the place where the first pieces were found in Morocco.

Impact Craters

Until today there is still uncertainty about the exact locations of the impact craters. What is certain is that it was a huge meteorite impact. These pieces were found at high altitude in the Atlas Mountains, near the town of Agoudal.