Early Solar System Meteorite

Tank Mountains Meteorite (L6 Ordinary Chondrite) – Arizona, 2010
Discovered by chance. Forged in space. Studied by science.

Unearthed in 2010 by prospector Joe King while hunting for gold in Arizona’s remote Tank Mountains, this remarkable meteorite is a true cosmic artifact. The ten fragments—totaling 8.05 kg—fit together like pieces of a celestial puzzle and were later classified as a 4.5-billion-year-old L6 chondrite by researchers at Arizona State University. 

You will receive one of several fragments of this meteorite we have available, all in similar size and quality as the example shown. Each fragment displays striking orange staining, remnant fusion crust, and broad regmaglypts from its fiery descent. Cut surfaces reveal fine metal grains (up to 1 mm), distinct chondrules (up to 2 mm), and thin shock veins—classic signatures of impact and deep space origin.

A rare and visually compelling specimen, the Tank Mountains meteorite offers a tangible connection to the early solar system—perfect for collectors, educators, and anyone who geeks out over space rocks.