{"product_id":"gressk-iron-meteorite-fragment-4-4g-rare-iiab-iron-meteorite-belarus-hexahedrite-specimen","title":"Gressk Iron Meteorite Fragment 4.4g Rare IIAB Iron Meteorite Belarus Hexahedrite Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic 4.4 gram specimen of the officially classified Gressk meteorite, a rare IIAB iron meteorite discovered in Belarus in 1955. Originally classified as a hexahedrite iron in Meteoritical Bulletin 6 and later refined to the IIAB iron meteorite group, Gressk represents a remarkable survivor from the metallic core of a destroyed ancient asteroid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecovered near the village of Pukovo in the Gressk district of the former Byelorussian SSR, the meteorite was discovered in 1955 with a reported total mass of approximately 303 kilograms. Meteorites from Belarus are exceptionally uncommon on the collector market, making authenticated Gressk material increasingly difficult to obtain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an IIAB iron meteorite, Gressk formed deep within the molten metallic interior of its parent asteroid during the earliest formation stages of the solar system. These meteorites are composed primarily of iron-nickel metal and are highly prized for their density, metallic structure, and connection to the exposed planetary cores of ancient protoplanets shattered by catastrophic collisions in space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gressk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belarus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1955\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron Meteorite (IIAB), previously \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1957):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron-hexahedrite\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hexahedrite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Known Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 303 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meteoritical Bulletin 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4.4 gram specimen represents an outstanding collectible for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron meteorite collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanetary science enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare locality collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric meteorite collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational and museum displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace and asteroid memorabilia collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron meteorites like Gressk are among the oldest natural objects a collector can hold, originating from the metallic core of an asteroid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for overall condition, natural surface texture, oxidation, cut surfaces, and preparation characteristics, as they are considered part of the description. Iron meteorites commonly display natural oxidation and surface variation due to terrestrial exposure and preservation conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures: 15 x .5 x .7 mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42396234940498,"sku":null,"price":277.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/Gressk.png?v=1778468077","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/gressk-iron-meteorite-fragment-4-4g-rare-iiab-iron-meteorite-belarus-hexahedrite-specimen","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}