{"product_id":"holbrook-meteorite-nininger-pea-specimen-asu-collection-historic-1912-arizona-observed-fall-l-ll6","title":"Holbrook Meteorite Nininger Pea Specimen ASU Collection Historic 1912 Arizona Observed Fall L\/LL6","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic \"Nininger pea\" specimen from the historic Holbrook meteorite fall, one of the most famous witnessed meteorite events in American history. This specimen originates from the Arizona State University meteorite collection and was obtained through Aerolite Meteorites, carrying exceptional collector and institutional provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHolbrook fell near Holbrook, Arizona on July 19, 1912, producing one of the most extensively documented meteorite showers in the United States. Thousands of small stones reportedly rained across the Arizona desert, startling local ranchers and livestock as sonic booms echoed across the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis particular specimen is referred to as a \"Nininger pea\" — a collector term commonly used for the small individual Holbrook stones famously collected and distributed through the efforts of pioneering meteorite researcher Harvey H. Nininger, often regarded as the father of modern meteorite collecting in the United States. Holbrook \"pea\" individuals have become iconic within the meteorite hobby due to their historical importance, classic appearance, and strong connection to early American meteoritics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holbrook\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\u003eObserved Fall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Fell:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1912\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e L\/LL6 Ordinary Chondrite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Known Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 220 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e L\/LL6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArizona State University Meteorite Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObtained through Aerolite Meteorites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Holbrook Meteorites Are Highly Sought After\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric witnessed fall status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamous Arizona locality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong connection to Harvey Nininger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic small fusion-crusted individuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportance in early meteorite research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnduring collector demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on the specimen, Holbrook peas may display:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack fusion crust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded atmospheric entry shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegmaglypts and thumbprinting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight gray interior matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural desert weathering textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserved fall collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArizona meteorite collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNininger history enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic American meteorite collections\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 historic extraterrestrial artifact from one of the most legendary meteorite falls ever recovered in the American Southwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for overall condition, fusion crust, weathering, fractures, and natural surface features, as they are considered part of the description. Meteorites are natural extraterrestrial objects and commonly display irregular surfaces, oxidation, and natural atmospheric entry characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42420808810578,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/IMG_3813.jpg?v=1779666081","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/holbrook-meteorite-nininger-pea-specimen-asu-collection-historic-1912-arizona-observed-fall-l-ll6","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}