{"product_id":"tank-mountains-meteorite","title":"Tank Mountains Meteorite","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"255\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eTank Mountains Meteorite (L6 Ordinary Chondrite) – Arizona, 2010\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"195\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eDiscovered by chance. Forged in space. Studied by science.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eGenuine meteorite in removable specimen jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity (COA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eFreestanding acrylic educational display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eBlack cotton-padded box, perfect for gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"589\" class=\"\"\u003eUnearthed 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 an L6 ordinary chondrite by researchers at Arizona State University. \u003cspan\u003eThis meteorite is estimated to be around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e4.5 billion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e years old, originating from the early stages of our solar system's formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"866\" class=\"\"\u003eYou 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"1070\" class=\"\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chronarium Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42707213975639,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/1666\/5175\/files\/new_table.jpg?v=1776472893","url":"https:\/\/chronariumcollection.com\/products\/tank-mountains-meteorite","provider":"Chronarium Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}