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Henbury Meteorites
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The Henbury meteorite fell 4700 years ago in the Northern Territory of Australia. 12 craters resulted from the fall and are located within the Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve 145 km SW of Alice Springs and a short distance SW of the town of Henbury,  Australia.  The site was first investigated in May 1931 by RA Alderman based upon Aborigine stories.  Between 700kg and 1000kg of meteorites are estimated to have been removed.

This is a group IIIB iron meteorite classed as medium octahedrite. On average the composition is 90% Iron and 7.54% Nickel with many different trace elements. 

Southwestern Sales has acquired several nice Individuals. Just click on the image for enlargements and pricing.


#HEN001
SOLD
#HEN002
1.5 grams
#HEN003
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#HEN004
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#HEN006
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