Bendegó Meteorite

6.77g Iron IC 

Meteorite fragment 6.77g

Class - Oxidized Iron, IC (Shale)

Found - Brazil-1784

Location - Brazil

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History

The Bendegó meteorite was discovered back in 1784 in Brazil. It is the biggest meteorite ever found in Brazil with over 5000kgs of weight. It has been in the National Museum of Rio de Janeiro since 1888. It gained international attention when in 2018 after a fire that destroyed the museum, the meteorite seemed to remain intact among the ashes. Bendegó is classified under the rare group IC.

This piece comes from the crust of the main mass that now rests in the museum. It is oxidized (shale) and stable. It was picked up within the crater of the main mass using metal detectors years after the main mass was moved.

This piece is sold in display box as shown in pictures.

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