Meteorite
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Meteorite
A meteorite is a piece of rock from space that has fallen to Earth. They can be very old and help us learn about our solar system!
Appearance
The Meteorite is often dark grey to black with an irregular, angular shape, sometimes covered by a dull, bumpy fusion crust. Its surface may show shallow 'thumbprints' or regmaglypts, and freshly broken surfaces can reveal shiny metallic flecks against a stony matrix.
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Category
MineralRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
A rare type called pallasites has beautiful glowing green crystals inside!
Many meteorites are older than planet Earth itself!
Millions of tiny meteorites fall to Earth every single day!
Some meteorites contain amino acids, key building blocks for life!
Special abilities
Ability
Magnetic Attraction
Meteorite has iron-nickel content that makes it strongly attracted to magnets.
Ability
Ancient Navigator
Meteorite's unique isotopic ratios act like a cosmic fingerprint, revealing its journey through the solar system.
Ability
Heat Shield
Meteorite has a dark fusion crust formed during atmospheric entry that protected its interior from extreme heat.
Measurements & details
- Color Range
- dark grey, black, brown, reddish-brown, silver
- Hardness
- 5.5
- Luster
- dull to metallic
- Specific Gravity
- 4.5
Traits
Geode
A geode is a hollow, spherical rock formation lined with inward-growing crystals or concentric banding, often found in volcanic or sedimentary rocks.
Ancient
Ancient refers to organisms, objects, or geological formations that have existed for an extremely long period.
Fossil
A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of an ancient organism embedded in rock or other geological deposits.
Natural
Natural refers to organisms, materials, or phenomena existing or produced by nature, not artificially created.
Also known as
Fallen StarShooting Star
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Handle gently and avoid sharp edges. Ask an adult before picking anything up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors can Meteorite be?
dark grey, black, brown, reddish-brown, silver
How hard is Meteorite?
5.5
What kind of luster does Meteorite have?
dull to metallic
What is Meteorite's specific gravity?
4.5
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