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Vaca Muerta Meteorites
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The Vaca Muerta meteorite was found in 1861 in Taltal, Atacama, Chile.  The total mass is estimated at 99 kg.

It is a Stony-iron meteorite Type Mesosiderite (MES).  It features a nickel-iron and stony content in a breccia.  It may have been a soil on the surface of an asteroid.  This type of meteorite is rare with only 1.5% of falls.  Just click on the image for enlargements and pricing.



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