Tahoka Meteorite – Fascinating Chondrite from Texas More
Own a piece of cosmic history with the Tahoka meteorite, a rare L5 chondrite found in 1994 in Texas, USA. This meteorite is a stunning example of the materials that shaped our solar system.
Key Features of the Tahoka Meteorite:
✅ Type: Ordinary Chondrite (L5)
✅ Origin: Tahoka, Texas, USA
✅ Date of Discovery: 1994
✅ Total Mass: Split among collectors and family heirlooms, total weight was 7.65 kg
✅ Sample weight: 0.063 grams
✅ Mineralogy:
- Olivine (Fa25.6)
- Low-Ca pyroxene (Fs21.8Wo1.5)
- Augite (Fs11.6Wo41.7)
- Contains kamacite, taenite, chromite, plagioclase, ilmenite, and chlorapatite
✅ Structure: Well-equilibrated chondrules in a recrystallized matrix
✅ Certification: Each piece comes with a certificate of authenticity
Why Choose the Tahoka Meteorite?
🌍 Unique Discovery – a meteorite with an intriguing history, even used as a doorstop!
🔬 Scientific Significance – L5 chondrites provide insights into thermal metamorphism in meteorites
🎁 Perfect Gift – a rare and fascinating meteorite for collectors and space lovers
📜 Authentic Meteorite – a real piece of space history with a verified origin
🔭 Add a meteorite with a unique backstory to your collection – Tahoka is waiting for you!