{"product_id":"mcdonough-meteorite-specimen-historic-2025-georgia-observed-fall-official-l6-chondrite-100-crust","title":"McDonough Meteorite Specimen Historic 2025 Georgia Observed Fall Official L6 Chondrite 100% Crust","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic specimen of the historic McDonough meteorite, an officially classified L6 ordinary chondrite from the widely witnessed Georgia fireball event of \u003cstrong\u003eJune 26, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e. This remarkable observed fall quickly became one of the most documented American meteorite events in recent years, with satellite detections, radar tracking, video recordings, sonic booms, and hundreds of eyewitness reports across the southeastern United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficially approved and published in \u003cstrong\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin 114\u003c\/strong\u003e, the McDonough meteorite was recorded by:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOAA NEXRAD weather radar systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGOES weather satellites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAA radar systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Allsky7 meteor observation network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHundreds of public eyewitness reports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fireball produced loud sonic booms and generated radar-documented falling meteorites over Georgia. One stone reportedly struck a house, while numerous fusion-crusted stones were rapidly recovered before heavy rainstorms impacted the strewnfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e McDonough\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 Georgia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObserved Fall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirmed Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate Fell:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 26, 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary Chondrite (L6)\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\u003eTotal Known Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.39 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meteoritical Bulletin 114\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe McDonough fall is especially significant because:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a modern fully documented observed fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadar tracked across multiple states\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatellite detected in real time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely fresh W0 material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited total recovered mass of only 5.39 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany stones exhibit strong fusion crust and atmospheric features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficial reports describe:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion-crusted individuals ranging from 0.1–406 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad regmaglypts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriented nose-cone forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlow lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhitish gray interiors with olive-green mottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery fresh, minimally weathered material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis specimen represents an outstanding addition for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserved fall meteorite collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican meteorite collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh fusion-crusted meteorites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern documented falls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanetary science collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum and educational displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs one of the newest officially classified American witnessed falls, McDonough material has already become highly sought after among collectors due to its scientific documentation, freshness, and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 × 7 × 7 mm | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0g | \u003cstrong\u003eFusion crust:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please review all photos carefully for overall condition, fusion crust, fractures, atmospheric features, and natural surface characteristics, as they are considered part of the description. 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