Vaca Muerta Meteorite in Collector's Box

Discovered in 1861 in the Atacama Desert in Chili – one of the harshest environments on the planet – this meteorite is considered to be one of the most stable of the Mesosiderite class of stony-iron meteorites. Vaca Muerta, its namesake – the dry riverbed near where it was found – means "dead cow".

Dimensions: 8-1/4"L x 6-1/4"W x 3/4"H, Weight (approximate): 0.60 lb.