{"product_id":"wolfe-creek-shale-ball-meteorite-western-australia-1947-60g","title":"Wolfe Creek Shale Ball Meteorite (Western Australia-1947) 60g","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHold a piece of Australia’s impact history in your hand with this Wolfe Creek Meteorite shale ball. Originating from the famous Wolfe Creek impact crater in Western Australia, this specimen formed from an ancient nickel‑iron meteorite that struck the desert tens of thousands of years ago. Discovered in the crater field after its scientific identification in 1947, these “shale balls” are prized for their direct link to one of the world’s best‑preserved impact craters.\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 Wolfe Creek meteorite shale ball is a weathered fragment of the IIIAB nickel‑iron meteorite responsible for forming the Wolfe Creek impact structure in Western Australia. The crater, roughly 875m in diameter and about 60m deep, preserves ejecta and meteoritic debris from a high‑velocity impact that occurred tens of thousands of years ago. Over geological time, portions of the original metallic core oxidised and fractured near the surface, producing rounded “shale balls” composed mainly of iron oxides, hydroxides, and remnant metal. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile closely related to a major meteorite fall, \"shale balls\" themselves are not meteorites but rather a consequence of the impact.\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 specimen measures approximately 5.1cm × 3.5cm × 2.8cm and has a weight of 60g, making it a convenient sample for teaching impact processes, meteoritic weathering, and iron meteorite geology. \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\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/littlestarshop.com.au\/blogs\/news\/all-about-meteorites\" 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":49658415546614,"sku":"WOLF002","price":330.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/1352\/7542\/files\/20251128_113850.jpg?v=1764389276","url":"https:\/\/littlestarshop.com.au\/products\/wolfe-creek-shale-ball-meteorite-western-australia-1947-60g","provider":"Little Star Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}