Tucson ring meteorite, Iron meteorite specimen at National Museum of Natural History, US.
The Tucson Ring meteorite weighs 975 kilograms and contains rare mineral compositions that provide information about extraterrestrial materials and planetary formation.
Found at Sierra de la Madera in 1850, this meteorite served as an anvil in a Tucson blacksmith shop before becoming part of scientific collections.
The meteorite represents a significant discovery for geological research and stands as a testament to early scientific exploration in Arizona.
Visitors can examine the Tucson Ring meteorite at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC during regular museum operating hours.
Scientists Bunch and Fuchs first identified this meteorite as containing brezinaite, making it valuable for understanding the composition of celestial bodies.
Location: Pima County
GPS coordinates: 31.85000,-110.96667
Latest update: March 9, 2025 19:19
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