{"product_id":"wagon-mound-meteorite-specimen-official-l6-chondrite-new-mexico-meteorite-found-1932","title":"Wagon Mound Meteorite Specimen Official L6 Chondrite New Mexico Meteorite Found 1932","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic specimen of the historic Wagon Mound meteorite, an officially classified L6 ordinary chondrite discovered in New Mexico in 1932. Named after the famous landmark region of Wagon Mound, this meteorite represents a classic American ordinary chondrite with strong historical and collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a total known recovered mass of approximately 87.5 kilograms, Wagon Mound material remains desirable among collectors of historic American meteorites due to its early discovery date, recognized classification, and connection to the American Southwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wagon Mound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1932\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary Chondrite (L6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Known Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meteoritical Bulletin 84\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eL6 chondrites represent meteorites that experienced significant thermal metamorphism within their parent asteroid, resulting in a recrystallized structure where many original chondrules became partially integrated into the matrix. These meteorites provide important insight into the internal evolution and heating history of early asteroids during the formation of the solar system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on preparation and specimen type, Wagon Mound material may display:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion crust remnants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal and sulfide grains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight gray to darker stone matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrecciated or recrystallized textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural regmaglypts and atmospheric features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistoric American meteorites like Wagon Mound remain highly collectible among:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican meteorite locality collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrdinary chondrite collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanetary science enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum and educational collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouthwestern geological collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace and asteroid memorabilia collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA genuine extraterrestrial artifact formed billions of years ago during the earliest stages of solar system formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 × 16 × 9 mm | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please review all photos carefully for overall condition, fusion crust, weathering, fractures, cut surfaces, and natural surface characteristics, as they are considered part of the description. Meteorites are natural extraterrestrial objects and commonly display irregular surfaces, oxidation, and impact-related structural features.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42420002979922,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/Wagon_Mound.png?v=1779590475","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/wagon-mound-meteorite-specimen-official-l6-chondrite-new-mexico-meteorite-found-1932","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}