{"product_id":"rare-thumb-butte-meteorite-5-1-grams-official-arizona-h3-8-chondrite-todd-parker-provenance","title":"Rare Thumb Butte Meteorite (5.1 Grams) – Official Arizona H3.8 Chondrite | Todd Parker Provenance","description":"\u003cp\u003eOwn a genuine specimen of the officially recognized Thumb Butte meteorite, one of Arizona's rarest ordinary chondrites. This 5.1-gram individual originates from a meteorite with a total known recovered mass of only 105 grams, making it an exceptionally scarce addition to any serious Arizona meteorite collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Thumb Butte meteorite was discovered on March 1, 2008, by renowned Arizona meteorite hunter Todd Parker. Only a single stone weighing 105 grams was recovered, and it was later classified by Dr. Ted Bunch of Northern Arizona University as an H3.8 Ordinary Chondrite. The type specimen is now curated by the Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies at Arizona State University, while the remainder remained with the finder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike most ordinary chondrites, H3.8 meteorites are considered unequilibrated, preserving well-defined chondrules and primitive mineral features that have undergone relatively little thermal alteration. These characteristics make Thumb Butte especially desirable to collectors who appreciate meteorites that retain much of their original internal structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis specimen carries exceptional provenance directly from Todd Parker, the original finder, adding significant historical importance and collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thumb Butte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e H3.8 Ordinary Chondrite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meteoritical Bulletin Approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.1 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arizona, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 1, 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnown Recovered Mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105 grams (single recovered stone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e S2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeathering Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e W1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dr. Ted Bunch, Northern Arizona University\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eTodd Parker – Original Finder\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect provenance from the discoverer greatly enhances this specimen's historical significance and authenticity, making it an outstanding example for advanced collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Rare Arizona Meteorite\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith only 105 grams ever recovered, Thumb Butte ranks among Arizona's rarest officially recognized meteorites. Its uncommon H3.8 classification, exceptionally low recovered mass, and direct finder provenance make specimens like this increasingly difficult to obtain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed as part of an Arizona-focused collection or appreciated for its primitive chondritic features, this Thumb Butte meteorite represents an exceptional opportunity to own a documented piece of Arizona's meteoritic history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42488823677010,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/Thumb_Butte.png?v=1783390486","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/rare-thumb-butte-meteorite-5-1-grams-official-arizona-h3-8-chondrite-todd-parker-provenance","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}