Tank Mountains Stone Meteorite 44g
On consignment from the Fearn Space Collection
44g Tank Mountains L6 chondrite meteorite end slice from the Fearn Space Collection and includes an Aerolite Meteorites authenticity card. This meteorite is estimated to be around 4.5 billion years old, dating back to the early formation of our solar system. Ships from the United Kingdom.
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DESCRIPTION
The Clarendon meteorite originated from the asteroid belt and was found on April 6, 2015 by Frank and DeeDee Hommel on their ranch just outside of town. Weighing 345 kilograms (759 pounds), it is by far the largest stone meteorite found in Texas, and the third largest stone meteorite ever found in the United States. The main mass is now a centerpiece at the renowned Monnig Meteorite Gallery at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.
Description
The Clarendon meteorite originated from the asteroid belt and was found on April 6, 2015 by Frank and DeeDee Hommel on their ranch just outside of town. Weighing 345 kilograms (759 pounds), it is by far the largest stone meteorite found in Texas, and the third largest stone meteorite ever found in the United States. The main mass is now a centerpiece at the renowned Monnig Meteorite Gallery at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.