Toluca Iron Meteorite Specimen Historic IAB-sLL Iron Meteorite Mexico Found 1776

An authentic specimen of the legendary Toluca meteorite, one of the most historically important and widely recognized iron meteorites ever discovered. Found in Mexico in 1776, Toluca has played a major role in the history of meteoritics and remains one of the classic iron meteorites sought after by collectors around the world.

Officially classified as an IAB-sLL iron meteorite, Toluca belongs to the complex IAB iron meteorite group — ancient metallic remnants formed deep within the cores of differentiated asteroids destroyed during catastrophic collisions billions of years ago.

With an estimated total known mass of approximately 3 tons, Toluca became one of the earliest iron meteorites studied scientifically and has appeared throughout historic meteorite literature for centuries. The meteorite is extensively referenced in the monumental scientific work: Buchwald, Vagn F. (1975) Handbook of Iron Meteorites, where multiple historical synonyms and associated specimens are documented, including:

• Amates
• Leeds
• Michigan Iron
• Tacubaya
• Tennant’s Iron

Official Classification

• Name: Toluca
• Country: Mexico
• Year Found: 1776
• Classification: Iron Meteorite (IAB-sLL)
• Total Known Weight: Approximately 3 tons
• Meteorite Group: IAB Complex Iron

Toluca specimens are highly collectible due to:

• Historic discovery date
• Importance in meteoritics history
• Classic iron meteorite structure
• Strong collector recognition
• Wide scientific documentation
• Association with early meteorite research

Depending on preparation and cutting orientation, Toluca meteorites may display:

• Etched Widmanstätten patterns
• Iron-nickel metallic structure
• Regmaglypts and atmospheric sculpting
• Troilite inclusions
• Polished or natural weathered surfaces

Toluca remains especially desirable among:

• Historic meteorite collectors
• Iron meteorite enthusiasts
• Advanced planetary science collections
• Museum and educational displays
• Investment-grade meteorite collections
• Collectors of classic named meteorites

A remarkable extraterrestrial artifact originating from the metallic core of an ancient destroyed asteroid formed long before human history.

Specimen size: 64 × 30 × 11 mm | Weight: 60.1g

Condition: Please review all photos carefully for overall condition, oxidation, etched structure, cut surfaces, and natural texture, as they are considered part of the description. Iron meteorites commonly display oxidation, weathering, and structural variation due to terrestrial exposure and preservation conditions.