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Clover Springs A single mass was found ~20 km SW of Clover Springs. The meteorite is an unexceptional mesosiderite with silicates (mostly orthopyroxene and lesser plagioclase) accounting for most of the volume and mass (Fe-Ni metal <40 wt%). Pyroxene, plagioclase and lesser amounts of olivine are found both as individual clasts and matrix components. Kamacite, [...]

Glorieta Mountain The Glorieta Mountain Goddess was found in December of 2007 by R. Ward's team while filming a documentary. This incredible 56.5 kilogram specimen is the finest example of a flight-oriented iron shield in any private collection. The location has produced some of the most beautiful meteorite specimens from North America. This being Ward's [...]

Admire The Admire meteorite was initially found in Lyon County, Kansas in 1881. 1 Photos Details Location: Lyon County, Kansas, US Approx 38°27'N 96°08'W Classification: Pallasite, PMG Witnessed: No Found: 1881 TKW: ~ 2 tons Links: Meteoritical Society

Estherville Several large masses, of weight of over 700 lb. (317.5kg), the two largest weighing about 437 lb. (198.1kg) and 151 lb. (68.5 kg) respectively, and hundreds of small fragments of nickel iron, fell, after detonations and the appearance of a brilliant fireball. 1 Photo Details Location: Emmet County, Iowa [...]