Description
The universe has 13.8 billion years of history. Some of it fits in your hand. The Toluca iron was first reported in 1776 and became one of the most-distributed meteorites in museums worldwide. Its Widmanstätten pattern is particularly coarse — wide bands indicating slow cooling from a large parent body. The fall likely occurred before recorded history; Aztec artifacts of meteoric iron have been found in the region.
This specimen originates from Toluca Valley, Mexico, one of the world’s most significant localities for this type of material. Collectors and scientists have drawn from this region for generations, and for good reason: the combination of geological conditions here produces specimens of exceptional quality and clarity.
Every specimen is unique. Photographs approximate the visual experience, but the real thing — its weight, its luster under a raking light, the way it catches the corner of your eye — can only be experienced directly.
