Education & Research
Most collectables can be enjoyed for their own sake. However, learning about them is what for many of us ignites our imagination and that is especially true for meteorites and other meteorite-related materials. With a better understanding of the underlying science (geology, astronomy, astrobiology, astrophysics just to name a few disciplines), art, history, philosophy and even theology, we can now appreciate their wondrous cosmic insights, place in our collections, and importance throughout human history.
Cumberland Falls
AubriteAubrites are named for the Aubres meteorite that fell in 1836 near Nyons, France. They [...]
Coopertown
Iron, IIIE, octahedriteMost Common type of iron meteorite, composed mainly of taenite and kamacite and [...]
Chinguetti
MesosideriteOne of two main types of stony-iron meteorite, the other being pallasites. Mesosiderites are a [...]
Carbonado
Recognized 1840’s Bahia Province, Brazil Terrestrial History The name carbonado, meaning burnt or carbonized in [...]
Caddo County
Iron, IAB complex, Udei Station grouplet Found 1987 35° 0′ N., 98° 20′ W. approx. [...]