{"product_id":"huckitta-meteorite-northern-territory-18-000-years-old-48g","title":"Huckitta Meteorite (Northern Territory- 18,000 Years Old) 48g","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis specimen is a genuine Huckitta meteorite, a rare pallasite from Huckitta Station in the Northern Territory of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith an unobserved fall date, Huckitta has a suggested terrestrial age greater than 18,000 years. The specimen was found in 1924.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHuckitta is famous as one of the largest known pallasite: a stony‑iron meteorite type that formed deep inside an asteroid where metal and silicate rock meet, making it a classic “boundary layer” sample of planetary interiors. First pieces of the Huckitta Meteorite impact site were found in the 1920s, with the huge main mass later excavated in 1937. This meteorite is now highly sought after by collectors and museums for its scientific and historical importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual specimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 grams, 37mm × 33mm × 26mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloating display case:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7cm x 7cm x 2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e A certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIt offers an impressive addition for any collection focused on planetary formation, Australian meteorites, or stony‑iron types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeology:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHuckitta is a stony‑iron meteorite of the pallasite class, meaning it formed at the boundary between the metallic core and rocky mantle of an ancient asteroid. In its fresh state, Huckitta would have contained bright green olivine crystals embedded in a nickel‑iron metal matrix; over long periods in the Central Australian desert, much of that metal has weathered to brown iron oxides while pockets of olivine remain protected inside. This gives Huckitta specimens a dense, rusted exterior with embedded silicate grains, recording both their deep‑space origin and their long exposure to Earth’s harsh surface environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis 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 \u003cspan\u003emeteorite or geology collection, offering a tangible reminder of the powerful forces that shape our planet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e meteorite specimen, certificate of authenticity, collectors display case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/littlestarshop.com.au\/blogs\/news\/all-about-meteorites\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTo learn more about meteorites, read our in-depth blog here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50081061011702,"sku":"HUCK002","price":490.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/1352\/7542\/files\/20260320_122053_7531d131-3c4e-4d35-9cd6-c58391beb6f9.jpg?v=1773974383","url":"https:\/\/littlestarshop.com.au\/products\/huckitta-meteorite-northern-territory-18-000-years-old-48g","provider":"Little Star Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}