Iron Meteorite Collection

Slice of Canyon Diablo meteorite
Iron meteorites, when sliced open and etched with acid, typically show a distinctive criss-cross pattern called a Widmanstatten pattern. This slice is 15cm across

Hoba West meteorite
Team of scientists with the Hoba meteorite which fell in Namibia. Photograph taken by W. T Gordon in 1920

Iron meteorite
This meteorite is the product of atmospheric melting, as are stony achondrites. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Fragment of an iron meteorite. Iron meteorites (siderites) are remnants from the formation of the solar system that fall to Earth from space

The Canyon Diablo meteorite
The cut, polished and etched surface of the Canyon Diablo meteorite reveals its high iron content

Slab of the Lueders meteorite
A slab of the IAB iron meteorite Lueders showing the size, shapes and distribution of silicate inclusions. The slab is about 10cm wide

Piece of the Henbury iron meteorite
A pice of the Henbury iron meteorite, 28cm across, which once formed part of an asteroids core

Fragment of the Sikhote-Alin meteorite
Sikhote-Alin meteorite. Fragment from the Sikhote- Alin meteorite which fell on 12 February 1947 near Novopoltavka in Siberia, Russia

Sectioned iron meteorite
Iron meteorite. Sectioned fragment from an iron meteorite that caused the Odessa crater in Texas, USA, about 50, 000 years ago

Barringer Crater, Arizona
Barringer Crater, also known as Meteor Crater, Arizona, USA. The crater is about 170 metres deep and 1200 metres in diameter

Sikhote-Alin meteorite site (centre) seen from space. The Sikhote-Alin meteorite fell at around 10.30am on 12th February 1947, in the Sikhote-Alin Mountains, Siberia, Russia

Sikhote-Alin meteorite fragment. The Sikhote-Alin meteorite fell to Earth from space in northern Siberia on the morning of 12 February 1947. This was an iron meteorite

Sikhote-Alin meteorite fragments. Small (the cube measures 2.5cm squared) pieces of the Sikhote-Alin meteorite that fell to Earth from space in northern Siberia on the morning of 12 February 1947

Canyon Diablo meteorite fragment
Meteorite of Canyon Diablo Crater, Coconino Country, Arizona near Winslow on Rote 66. Classification: Iron Octahedrite, coarse (1AB). Total weight was more than 30 tons, found in 1891

Meteorites, historical artwork
An iron meteorite, a cut through a Pallasite, an etched cut through an iron meteorite which shows Widmannstätten figures and a black meteor stone which shows an orientation

Campo del Cielo meteorite fragment. This is a fragment of an iron meteorite, a type of meteorite that originates from the core of protoplanets that were created

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Iron Meteorites: A Glimpse into Extraterrestrial Origins" Slice of Canyon Diablo meteorite: Witness a piece from the iconic meteorite that struck Arizona's Canyon Diablo, offering insights into our planet's ancient encounters with celestial bodies. Hoba West meteorite: Marvel at the colossal Hoba West meteorite, the largest known intact iron meteorite on Earth, as it reveals secrets about its journey through space and time. Iron meteorite: Behold the raw beauty of an iron meteorite, showcasing its unique metallic composition and extraordinary extraterrestrial origins. Fragment of an iron meteorite: Explore a fragment from an iron meteorite, providing clues to its explosive entry into Earth's atmosphere and subsequent impact on our planet's surface. The Canyon Diablo meteorite: Delve into the fascinating story behind one of history's most famous impact events as we examine a slice from the renowned Canyon Diablo meteorite. Slab of the Lueders meteorite: Discover a slab cut from the Lueders iron meteorite, allowing us to study its intricate crystalline structure formed during its cosmic voyage.