(1987) The Allende meteorite reference sample, publ. They represent some of the oldest matter known to man and are estimated to be 4.567 billion years old.and amazingly they are 30 million years older than the Earth.įurther details of this meteorite are provided by the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: These interstellar grains are older than the Solar System and may have been produced by a nearby supernova. A fragment of the Allende meteorite collected by Brian Mason and Roy Clarke shortly after it fell in northern Mexico on February 8, 1969. It contains microscopic diamonds with unusual isotopic signatures that point to an extrasolar origin. Recovered weight: two metric tons scattered over an area of 48 km x 7 kmĪllende is often called the "best studied meteorite in history". The Allende meteorite is the largest carbonaceous. Observed fall: Yes Year fell: 1969 Country: Mexico Mass: 2 t Classification history: This is 1 of 610 approved meteorites (plus 1 unapproved name) classified as CV3. Abbreviation: There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite. Shipped with a Certificate of Authenticity, attractive jewelry box with information and quality chain with your choice of length.Location: The village of Pueblito de Allende, Chihuahua, Mexico A huge fireball lighted up thousands of square miles of northern Mexico and southwestern United States. Name: Allende This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name. Your choice of quality sterling silver chain at checkout 18, 20, 22, 24 inches, no extra charge. Pendant size: About 1 7/8" L X 1 1/8 " W X 1/8" D, Allende meteorite size: oval 5/8" L X 1/2" W. Allende is a CV3 meteorite and over two tons fell near the village of Pueblito de Allende, Chihuahua, Mexico on February 8, 1969. It seems unimaginable to think of holding something that's from before our solar system was formed. So these tiny grains can tell us all sorts of things about the entire history of our galaxy. In fact, they may have formed around an ancient star which, at the end of its life, gave out material that eventually became incorporated into our solar system. These diamonds are extremely precious because they contain a lot of unusual characteristics which lead us to think that they may have formed long before the meteorite itself did. It has many tiny natural diamonds which were made in interstellar space. We custom cut and fit this meteorite to fashion this exquisite meteor-like shooting star sterling silver pendant necklace jewelry.Īllende meteorite is NOT known for its beauty but for its scientific value and cosmic significance. The meteorite got its name from the small nearby town of Pueblito de Allende, Mexico. Allende has frequently been described as the best studied meteorite in. It created a huge fireball, then shattered into fragments that rained over an area called a "strewn field." The "Allende strewn field" is the area where these meteorites have been found. Carbonaceous chondrites comprise about 4 of all meteorites observed to fall from space. The Allende meteorite fell to Earth at 1:05 AM on February 8, 1969. The artful blend of the contour shaped style in this pendant with a good sized Allende meteorite set it apart for making great meteorite jewelry! Suitable for men or women, casual or evening wear. This quality Allende meteorite shooting star shaped pendant makes the ideal gift for that person who enjoys the cosmos.
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