Real "Space rock" - genuine NWA (North West Africa) meteorite Comes with descriptive educational card and is packaged in a sturdy burlap drawstring pouch Each approximately .75" - 1.5" (photo is representative of the one you will receive) Awesome collectible meteorite - great addition to a rock and mineral collection - wonderful astronomy gift Meteorites are heavy due to their high iron content Imagine holding in your hand something older than the Earth’s oldest mountain ranges… a piece of the primordial matter that formed our solar system 3½ billion years ago. You can own an authentic NWA (North West Africa) meteorite—a real “space rock” that is rare, precious and super heavy for something its size, thanks to its high iron content. Ordinary chondrites (also known as meteorites) are anything but "ordinary": 3.5 billion years old, this "space traveler" genuine meteorite predates any known mineral on Earth Rare and Precious: Ordinary chondrites account for 85% of stone meteorite falls A chondrite is a type of stony meteorite characterized by the presence of chondrules - small, spherical grains composed of silicate minerals Each piece measures a solid .75" to 1½" in length—the perfect size to hold in your hand and inspect, display Museum-Quality Presentation: Arrives in a sturdy burlap drawstring gift pouch with educational descriptive card detailing its origin, classification, and iron-rich composition...plus it comes with a BONUS magnifier to examine it up-close! The Ultimate Gift: for rock hounds, astronomy buffs, science teachers, or anyone who craves a tangible link to outer space This genuine NWA (Northwest Africa) meteorites is sourced directly from Saharan NW Africa.