Rare El Mirage Iron Meteorite (20 Grams) – Official Arizona IIAB Iron | Schuetz–Arizona State University–Mark Lyon Provenance

Own an exceptionally rare piece of Arizona meteorite history with this authentic 20-gram El Mirage Iron Meteorite, one of the state's most elusive officially recognized iron meteorites.

The El Mirage meteorite was discovered in the spring of 1972 near El Mirage in Maricopa County, Arizona, by Steven Schuetz, who was just eight years old when he found the single known specimen while walking in the desert. The meteorite was later documented by the Center for Meteorite Studies at Arizona State University and officially classified as an Iron, IIAB meteorite.

Remarkably, only one individual has ever been recovered, weighing a total of just 598 grams. Every authentic specimen originates from that single historic meteorite, making El Mirage one of Arizona's rarest officially recognized iron meteorites.

This 20-gram specimen displays the natural character expected of an iron meteorite and is accompanied by an exceptional chain of provenance linking it directly to some of the most respected names in Arizona meteorite collecting.

Specimen Details

• Meteorite: El Mirage
• Classification: Iron, IIAB
• Official Status: Meteoritical Bulletin Approved
• Weight: 20 grams
• Specimen Type: Individual
• Location Found: El Mirage, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
• Year Found: 1972
• Known Recovered Mass: 598 grams (single recovered meteorite)

Historic Provenance

This specimen carries an outstanding history:

• Steven Schuetz – Original finder
• Arizona State University – Center for Meteorite Studies
• Mark Lyon Collection

Such a direct and well-documented chain of ownership significantly enhances both the historical importance and collector appeal of this specimen.

A Rare Arizona Iron Meteorite

Unlike many meteorite discoveries that produce numerous recovered stones, the El Mirage meteorite consists of only a single recovered individual. With a total known mass of just 598 grams, authentic examples are seldom offered for sale and are highly sought after by collectors specializing in Arizona meteorites, rare iron meteorites, and specimens with exceptional provenance.

Whether displayed as a centerpiece in an Arizona meteorite collection or preserved as an important piece of American meteoritic history, this El Mirage specimen represents an extraordinary opportunity to own material from one of Arizona's rarest officially recognized meteorites.