This necklace features a genuine fragment of a meteorite—material from outer space that survived its journey through Earth's atmosphere and impacted the surface. Most meteorites are composed of iron-nickel alloys or stony material and are believed to originate from asteroids or, more rarely, the Moon or Mars.
Features:
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Authentic Meteorite: Each piece is a natural fragment of a meteoroid, typically billions of years old, offering a direct connection to the early solar system.
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Composition: Most specimens are either iron meteorites (primarily iron and nickel) or stony meteorites (rich in silicate minerals). Some may show fusion crust—formed by intense heat during atmospheric entry.
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Origin and Age: Meteorites likely come from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, and their ages often date back over 4.5 billion years—older than any Earth rock.
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Educational Value: Ideal for teaching planetary science, the solar system’s formation, and impact geology. Also demonstrates the physical differences between terrestrial and extraterrestrial materials.
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Wearable Science: A unique way to carry a piece of space history with you, combining scientific curiosity with functional design.
This necklace makes a thoughtful gift for science enthusiasts, educators, or anyone fascinated by astronomy and planetary geology.
