Description
Mundrabilla
- Iron Meteorite also known as Iron-Nickel Meteorite
- Classification: IIIAB Medium Octahedrites
- Description: The Mundrabilla Meteorite is considered one of the world’s most famous iron meteorites. It is also recognized as the largest meteorite ever found in Australia. As a result, it is regarded as one of the country’s most important meteorite discoveries.Because of its rarity, excellent stability, and large size, it is highly valued by collectors. In addition, a beautiful Widmanstätten pattern is revealed when the meteorite is cut and etched. This unique crystal pattern was formed as the metal cooled very slowly in space. Therefore, both its scientific importance and its natural beauty are increased, making it especially desirable to collectors and meteorite enthusiasts.
- Place of Fall: Nullarbor Plain, Western Australia
- Date of Fall: The first fragments of the Mundrabilla Meteorite were discovered in 1911. However, the massive main specimens were not found until 1966. Since then, Mundrabilla has been recognized as one of the world’s largest and best-known iron meteorites. As a result, its importance has been widely acknowledged by scientists and collectors alike.
- Weight: 51.6 grams
- Length: 1.37 inches
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