Santa Catharina Meteorite | 9.02 Grams | Cut Individual | Iron IAB-ung | Found in 1875 | Brazil | SO24 Jasper 65 Grams TW

65 Grams TW

There is also minor apatite on some of the surfaces

The resulting specimen appears as a marcasite crystal

Color: Bright Olive Green

Santa Catharina Meteorite | 9.02 Grams | Cut Individual | Iron IAB-ung | Found in 1875 | Brazil | SO24 Jasper 65 Grams TWThis is a superb and rare specimen of the attractive, orange red Santa Catharina classified meteorite weighing 9. 02 grams. It measures 27x19x13 mm. This Iron IAB ung classified meteorite was discovered in 1875 by Goncalves da Rosa on the island of So Francisco in Brazil. The meteorite is estimated to have collided with Earth about 70 110 million years ago, creating a 12 kilometer crater in the area of Varejao in present day Santa Catharina.