Hassayampa Meteorite Specimen Official H4 Chondrite Arizona Meteorite Historic Desert Find

An authentic specimen of the historic Hassayampa meteorite, an officially classified H4 ordinary chondrite discovered in Maricopa County, Arizona in 1963. Named after the legendary Hassayampa region of central Arizona, this meteorite represents a scarce and highly collectible American desert meteorite with strong Southwestern provenance and historical significance.

Originally listed as "unknown" in Meteoritical Bulletin 30 following its discovery, Hassayampa was later formally classified as an H4 ordinary chondrite after further scientific study. With a total known recovered mass of only approximately 16 kilograms, genuine Hassayampa material remains relatively scarce on the collector market today.

Official Classification

• Name: Hassayampa
• Country: United States
• State: Arizona
• County: Maricopa County
• Year Found: 1963
• Classification: Ordinary Chondrite (H4)
• Total Known Weight: Approximately 16 kg

Why H4 Chondrites Are Scientifically Interesting

H4 chondrites occupy an especially interesting position among ordinary chondrites because they preserve:

• Recognizable chondrule structure
• Moderate thermal metamorphism
• Primitive solar system material
• Metal and sulfide grains
• Early asteroid processing history

Arizona Meteorite Provenance

Arizona meteorites are particularly desirable among collectors due to the state’s legendary role in meteoritics history, dry desert preservation environment, and association with famous meteorite localities throughout the American Southwest.

Specimen Features

Depending on preparation and specimen type, Hassayampa material may display:

• Fusion crust remnants
• Metal-rich chondritic matrix
• Visible chondrules
• Regmaglypts and atmospheric features
• Weathered desert patina

Specimen Details

• Size: 31 × 19 × 4 mm
• Weight: 7.4 g
• Provenance: Ex: Jensen

Ideal For

• Arizona meteorite collectors
• American meteorite locality collections
• H chondrite enthusiasts
• Ordinary chondrite collectors
• Museum and educational displays
• Planetary science collections

A genuine extraterrestrial artifact formed during the earliest stages of solar system evolution billions of years ago.

Condition

Please review all photos carefully for overall condition, weathering, fusion crust, fractures, cut surfaces, and natural surface features, as they are considered part of the description. Meteorites are natural extraterrestrial objects and commonly display oxidation, structural variation, and atmospheric entry features.