{"product_id":"toluca-iron-meteorite-specimen-historic-iab-sll-iron-meteorite-mexico-found-1776","title":"Toluca Iron Meteorite Specimen Historic IAB-sLL Iron Meteorite Mexico Found 1776","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficially classified as an \u003cstrong\u003eIAB-sLL iron meteorite\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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: \u003cem\u003eBuchwald, Vagn F. (1975) Handbook of Iron Meteorites\u003c\/em\u003e, where multiple historical synonyms and associated specimens are documented, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichigan Iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTacubaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTennant’s Iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toluca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1776\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron Meteorite (IAB-sLL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Known Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 tons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e IAB Complex Iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eToluca specimens are highly collectible due to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric discovery date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportance in meteoritics history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic iron meteorite structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong collector recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide scientific documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssociation with early meteorite research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on preparation and cutting orientation, Toluca meteorites may display:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched Widmanstätten patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron-nickel metallic structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegmaglypts and atmospheric sculpting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTroilite inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished or natural weathered surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eToluca remains especially desirable among:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric meteorite collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron meteorite enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced planetary science collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum and educational displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment-grade meteorite collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of classic named meteorites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA remarkable extraterrestrial artifact originating from the metallic core of an ancient destroyed asteroid formed long before human history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64 × 30 × 11 mm | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60.1g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42420003209298,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/Toluca.png?v=1779590727","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/toluca-iron-meteorite-specimen-historic-iab-sll-iron-meteorite-mexico-found-1776","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}