{"product_id":"ash-creek-meteorite-specimen-historic-2009-observed-fall-official-l6-texas-meteorite","title":"Ash Creek Meteorite Specimen Historic 2009 Observed Fall Official L6 Texas Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic specimen of the historic Ash Creek meteorite, an officially classified L6 ordinary chondrite from the dramatic observed fall over Texas on February 15, 2009. Ash Creek quickly became one of the most famous modern American meteorite falls due to extensive eyewitness accounts, radar tracking, sonic booms, and rapid recovery of fresh fusion-crusted stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe meteorite fall was widely witnessed across Texas, with a brilliant fireball observed from the Austin area to Fort Worth. Sonic booms shook homes and windows across multiple counties as the meteoroid fragmented overhead near Birome, Texas. One witness reportedly observed a blackened meteorite stone land nearby moments after hearing the atmospheric detonations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e This specimen was recovered by the legendary Steve Arnold of Meteorite Men fame. Ex Arnold collection. Comes with original cotton from the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ash Creek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounty:\u003c\/strong\u003e McLennan County\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Fell:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObserved Fall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary Chondrite (L6) Breccia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e S3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeathering Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e W0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meteoritical Bulletin 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficial reports describe: thick black fusion crust, dark\/light gray breccia interior, shock veins, silicate darkening, fresh low-weathering condition, and widespread strewnfield recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScientific Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eScientific analysis identified: olivine and low-Ca pyroxene, kamacite and taenite metal, troilite inclusions, metallic copper, shock veins containing sulfides and metal, and brecciated chondritic structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximately 300 stones were reportedly recovered throughout the Ash Creek strewnfield, with the largest masses weighing between 1.5 and 1.7 kilograms. Many specimens retained complete thick black fusion crust, making Ash Creek especially attractive among collectors of fresh observed falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ash Creek Is Especially Desirable\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirmed witnessed fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly documented event with radar-tracked atmospheric entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh fusion-crusted material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong American provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited total recovered mass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisually attractive brecciated structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx Steve Arnold (Meteorite Men) collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on specimen type, Ash Creek material may display: thick black fusion crust, regmaglypts and atmospheric sculpting, brecciated textures, shock veins, metallic inclusions, and darkened impact features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserved fall collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican meteorite collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexas meteorite collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion-crusted meteorite enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum and educational displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanetary science collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA remarkable extraterrestrial artifact connected to one of the most significant modern meteorite falls in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 30 x 16 x 15 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 11.3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for overall condition, fusion crust, fractures, oxidation, weathering, and natural atmospheric features, as they are considered part of the description. Meteorites are natural extraterrestrial objects and commonly display fractures, atmospheric sculpting, and impact-related textures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42422896951378,"sku":null,"price":904.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/Ash_Creek.png?v=1779761756","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/ash-creek-meteorite-specimen-historic-2009-observed-fall-official-l6-texas-meteorite","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}