Camel Donga Meteorite (Nullarbor Plain- Western Australia- 1980) 4g

This is a genuine Camel Donga meteorite from the remote Nullarbor Plain in Western Australia.

The Camel Donga meteorite fall did not create a large, distinct impact crater; instead, the fragments were found within a strewn field approximately 1 square kilometre in area. The original meteoroid likely broke apart in the atmosphere, scattering multiple smaller pieces across the plain. The individual stones, which have a total recovered mass of approximately 30 kg, range in weight from 15 grams to 504 grams.

Classified as an achondrite (eucrite), it comes from the crust of a once‑molten asteroid, making it a small piece of an ancient “proto‑planet” rather than a typical stony meteorite. First discovered in the 1980s, Camel Donga is well known for its dark fusion crust and sharp, broken interior, showing how it was shattered and scorched as it fell to Earth. The age of the impact is probably thousands to tens of thousands of years old.

Camel Donga is a basaltic rock, similar to volcanic rocks on Earth. It likely came from a differentiated asteroid or planetary crust.

This specimen weighs 4 grams and measures about 23mm × 16mm × 1mm, a perfect size for collectors who want a distinctive and easily displayed space rock. 

This individual specimen is supplied in a protective membrane floating display case and includes a certificate of authenticity, making it a perfect gift for collectors, enthusiasts or anyone who is looking for a unique addition to their meteorite or geology collection, offering a tangible reminder of the powerful forces that shape our planet.

Package includes: meteorite specimen, certificate of authenticity, collectors display case

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