Huckitta Meteorite (Northern Territory- 1920's) 30g

This specimen is a genuine Huckitta meteorite, a rare pallasite from Huckitta Station in the Northern Territory of Australia. Huckitta 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.

This individual piece weighs 30 grams and measures approximately 40mm × 32mm × 15mm, a substantial hand‑specimen size that displays the meteorites weathered stony‑iron character. It also comes with a certificate of authenticity. It is an impressive addition for any collection focused on planetary formation, Australian meteorites, or stony‑iron types.

Geology: Huckitta 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.

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