Stone Meteorite Collection

The Murchison CM2 carbonaceous chondrite
Murchison fell in September 1969, in Victoria, Australia. It is rich in indigenous (i.e. not terrestrial contaminant) amino acids and other organic molecules

Wold meteorite
Watercolour of the Wold meteorite, Yorkshire by Hariet Topham, 1797. Image from Sowerby Collection

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

Microscope image of the Pasamonte eucrite
Microscopic image of the Pasamonte eucrite showing a basaltic texture. Field of view is 2.5mm across

The Stannern achondrite
A piece of the Stannern achondrite which is thought to have originated on the asteroid Vesta

The Allende carbonaceous chondrite
Photograph of the Allende carbonaceous chondrite, partly covered in jet-black fusion crust. This contains numerous white inclusions called CAIs. This stone is about 10cm across

Launton Meteorite
The Launton meteorite fell on 15 February 1830 at approximately 7.30pm, Launton village in Oxfordshire. The meteorite is of the most common type of stony meteorite, known as an ordinary chondrite

Wold Cottage meteorite (detail)
The earliest surviving meteorite seen to land in the UK fell in Wold Cottage, Yorkshire, in 1795. It prompted the first serious investigation into the origin of meteorites

Wold Cottage meteorite
The earliest surviving meteorite seen to land in the UK fell in Wold Cottage, Yorkshire, in 1795. It prompted the first serious investigation into the origin of meteorites

The Stannern achondrite C016 / 5875
The Stannern achondrite. Piece of the Stannern achondrite which is thought to have originated on the asteroid Vesta. Natural History Museum, London, UK

The Stannern achondrite C016 / 5874
The Stannern achondrite. Piece of the Stannern achondrite which is thought to have originated on the asteroid Vesta. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Stone meteorite C016 / 5870
Stone meteorite. This is a chondrite meteorite, that is it is unmelted. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Beardsley chondrite meteorite C016 / 5677
Beardsley chondrite meteorite. This is a type of stony meteorite that has not been altered by processes such as melting, and represents the original material that formed the asteroids

The Stannern achondrite see 35502
A piece of the Stannern achondrite which is thought to have originated on the asteroid Vesta

The Beardsley H5 ordinary chondrite
Beardsley fell in Kansas, U.S.A in 1929. Its fine-grained texture, with poor chondrule resolution indicate that it has experienced thermal metamorphism

The Abee EH4 enstatite chondrite
Abee fell in Canada in 1953. The cut surface clearly shows the metal-rich and brecciated texture of Abee

Vigarano CV3 chondrite
This carbonaceous chondrite meteorite fell in Italy in 1910. It has clearly delineated chondrules or small granules

Parnallee LL3. 6 ordinary chondrite
Parnallee fell in India in 1857. The cut surface clearly shows well-delineated chondrules and slightly larger clasts

Brownfield (1973) H3. 7 ordinary chondrite
This meteorite fell in Texas in 1937. It has very small chondrules, plus highly-reflective metal and sulphide grains can easily be picked out

Cold Bokkeveld meteorite photomicrograph
Thin section of the carbonaceous chondrite in the petrological microscope, showing a near circular chondrule about 1mm in diameter. The fall was in Cape Province in 1838

Stone meteorite
This meteorite is unmelted and is therefore known as a chondrite. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Mayo Belwa, African meteorite
This meteorite formed in a similar way to some igneous rocks in the Earth, and not by condensation of dust from nebular gas. Image from From Behind The Scenes (1987) by Dr Lawrence Mound

Microscope image of the Johnstown diogenite. Diogenites are coarse grained and composed primarily of one mineral, pyroxene. Field of view is 2.5mm across

Microscope image of chondrite showing chondrules, typical of primitive meteorites. Horizontal field of view, 3.3mm

Microscope image of the Brachina meteorite, the type specimen of the Brachinite meteorites. Brachinites are composed mostly of olivine with minor amounts of pyroxene and plagioclase

Microscope image of the Lodran meteorite. This meteorite is the type specimen of the Lodranite meteorites. The lodranites are related to the acaplucoites but are more course-grained

The Sioux County eucrite
Photograph of the Sioux County eucrite, which is thought to have originated on the asteroid 4 Vesta. The sample weighs 153g

The Bustee aubrite
Photograph of the Bustee aubrite, a light-coloured meteorite containing brown oldhamite crystals

Optical microscope image of the Barwell (Type 6) chondrite. This meteorite has experienced a significant amount of heating

Optical microscope image of the Parnallee (Type 3) chondrite
An optical microscope image of the Parnallee (Type 3) chondrite that has experienced little heating. The chondrules are clear and well-defined. The field of view is 5mm

The Beddgelert (H5) ordinary chondrite
Photograph of the Beddgelert (H5) ordinary chondrite, clearly showing flecks of iron-nickel metal

The Parnalle ordinary chondrite
The Parnallee ordinary chondrite, part of the Parnallee meteorite that fell in India in 1857

The Barwell meteorite, showing a rock frgament formed by melting of a pre-existing planetary body; this indicates that plantesimals were present when chondrules formed

Textures of different chondrule types in the Etihudna (L4) ordinary chondrite (field of view 4mm)

Porphyritic olivine and pyroxene chondrule
Microscopic image of a porphyritic olivine and pyroxene chondrule from the Palmyra (L3) ordinary chondrite (the chondrule is about 1.8mm across)

Radial pyroxene chondrule
Microscope image of a radial pyroxene chondrule from the ALH 88036 (H3.4) ordinary chondrite. The chondrule is about 2mm across

Ivuna meteorite
The Ivuna carbonaceous chondrite. This type of meteorite is the richest in volatile elements

Partially fusion-crusted stone
A 294g (10oz) partially fusion crusted stone from the Camel Donga eucrite strewn field. The orange/brown staining on the black, fusion crusted surface is staining from the local soil

Siena meteorite stone
One of the stones of the Siena meteorite shower, which fell over Siena, Italy in 1794

Chergach meteorite

Meteoric Stone, Wold Cottage
One of a series of 5 postcards featuring British meteorites produced and sold by the museum in the 1920s

British Meteorites, leaflet
Leaflet printed to accompany a set of 5 postcards published by the Natural History Museum in 1922

Carbonate
The formation of carbonate on the Allan Hills martian meteorite ALH84001

Glatton meteorite
Mr Arthur Pettifor holding the Glatton meteorite which fell in Cambridgeshire on 5th May 1991

Ensisheim, France, 17th Century artwork
In 1492 a Meteorite impaczed close to the citywall of Ensisheim, now France. The meteorite hit the green between the two tree rows on the right side close to the two men walking to the city gate

Stone meteorite fragment. Close-up of a fragment of meteorite NWA 5429, a breccia stone Type L3-9 meteorite found in the Sahara Desert, Northwest Africa, in 2001

1872 meteorite explosion, artwork
Meteorite Explosion over Lance, France in 1872. The xplosion could be head in a 80 kilometer circle. The meteorite fell at 5:20 p.m. on July 23, 1872

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

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The Murchison CM2 carbonaceous chondrite: a glimpse into the ancient origins of our solar system. This stone meteorite, discovered in Australia, holds valuable insights about the building blocks of life itself. Its composition reveals organic compounds and amino acids, suggesting that these extraterrestrial rocks may have played a role in seeding life on Earth. The Wold meteorite: an extraordinary piece from outer space that captivates with its unique structure and mineralogy. Classified as an iron meteorite, it boasts a striking metallic sheen and is believed to have originated from the core of a planetesimal or asteroid. Its presence on Earth provides scientists with invaluable data about planetary formation processes. Behold the Pasamonte eucrite under the microscope. This stunning image showcases intricate patterns and textures found within this stone meteorite. Eucrites are thought to originate from large asteroids or even dwarf planets like Vesta, offering us glimpses into their geological history. Zooming in on the mesmerizing details of the Wold Cottage meteorite – every line tells a story etched by cosmic forces over millions of years. As one of Britain's most famous meteorites, it continues to fascinate researchers who study its composition for clues about our solar system's evolution. The Launton Meteorite: an enigmatic rock that fell from above, leaving behind awe-inspiring craters upon impact. With multiple fragments scattered across England's countryside, this stony-iron meteorite has piqued scientific curiosity for decades due to its rare combination of materials. Marvel at the intricacies captured within this close-up shot of another Launton Meteorite fragment – each groove represents countless journeys through space before finding its way onto our planet’s surface. These celestial visitors remind us how interconnected we are with distant corners of our universe. Gazing upon yet another captivating Launton Meteorite specimen - nature's masterpiece forged amidst cosmic chaos.