{"product_id":"hassayampa-meteorite-specimen-official-h4-chondrite-arizona-meteorite-historic-desert-find","title":"Hassayampa Meteorite Specimen Official H4 Chondrite Arizona Meteorite Historic Desert Find","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hassayampa\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 Arizona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maricopa County\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1963\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary Chondrite (H4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Known Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 16 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy H4 Chondrites Are Scientifically Interesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eH4 chondrites occupy an especially interesting position among ordinary chondrites because they preserve:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognizable chondrule structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate thermal metamorphism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimitive solar system material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal and sulfide grains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly asteroid processing history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArizona Meteorite Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArizona 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on preparation and specimen type, Hassayampa material may display:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion crust remnants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal-rich chondritic matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible chondrules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegmaglypts and atmospheric features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathered desert patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 × 19 × 4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex: Jensen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArizona meteorite collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican meteorite locality collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH chondrite enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrdinary chondrite collectors\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 genuine extraterrestrial artifact formed during the earliest stages of solar system evolution billions of years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42420816248914,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/IMG_3862.jpg?v=1779669061","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/hassayampa-meteorite-specimen-official-h4-chondrite-arizona-meteorite-historic-desert-find","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}