Krantz space collection, in collector's boxes
€150.00
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Product information "Krantz space collection, in collector's boxes"
Our newly designed meteorite collection presents a curated selection of samples
reflecting the diversity of this unusual material.
The pieces are particularly suitable for building a representative small “space collection”,
yet also make excellent gifts.
At present, the series comprises twelve samples, which can also be purchased individually.
Each piece is presented in a collector’s box lined with white foam. The lid can be lifted
and locked in place to better view the specimen.
Measuring 55 x 35 mm without the lid, the boxes feature a photo of an exemplary specimen
from the locality on the front, as well as the actual specimen visible through a cut-out
window (approx. 2 cm diameter).
A description in German and English is included.
Please note: Iron meteorites contain a certain amount of nickel.
People with nickel allergies should avoid direct skin contact or wear rubber gloves
when handling.
For technical reasons, the colors in product photos may differ from those of the original item.
Our images serve as a reference; when you purchase, you will receive a copy of equivalent quality.
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Locality: SaharaSize: approx. 3 cmSupplied in a collector's box.Colors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only, you will receive a specimen of comparable quality with your purchase.
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A beautiful, small iron-nickel meteorite.The majority of meteorites originate from asteroid belts located between Mars and Jupiter.On average, the distance to these belts ranges around 190 million kilometers. Their weight is immense: a solid sphere of this material with a diameter of just under 3 meters would weigh around 100 tons!It is estimated that this largely unaltered material is approximately 4.5 billion years old. None of the rocks on Earth are of comparable age.Following tips from indigenous people, Spanish colonialists discovered scattered fragments of an iron meteorite on a vast plain in Argentina in 1576. The meteorite was named after its discovery site, which the Spanish conquerors called “Campo del Cielo”—“Field of Heaven.” However, since their campaigns were primarily focused on looting gold or silver, the site was initially forgotten.Much later, researchers discovered that this iron was of meteoritic origin, and we now know that a large iron meteorite struck this area approximately 5,000 years ago.Locality: ArgentinaSize: approx. 1 cmPlease note: Iron meteorites contain a certain amount of nickel. People with nickel allergies should avoid direct skin contact or wear rubber gloves when handling them.Colors in product photos may differ from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only, you will receive a specimen of equivalent quality with your purchase.
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Only in german language available!
Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs