The AlamoSan Antonio
Date: 04/03/2009
The Alamo in San Antonio
The Texas State CapitalAustin
Date: 04/03/2009
The Texas State Capital in Austin
Texas Cowboy BootsWelcome to our special collection of Texas meteorites! Texas is a big place with wide open spaces and many ranchers and farmers - a great combination for finding space rocks. Put on your boots and let's go find some...
Date: 07/17/2009
Welcome to our special collection of Texas meteorites! Texas is a big place with wide open spaces and many ranchers and farmers - a great combination for finding space rocks. Put on your boots and let's go find some...
Featured: Finney - 5.41 gramsA meteorite named "Finney" found in Texas? A great specimen for the Finney Collection of Meteorites - We have this nice slice from the 10.4 kilogram Finney meteorite found in Hale County Texas in 1962
Date: 07/17/2009
A meteorite named "Finney" found in Texas? A great specimen for the Finney Collection of Meteorites - We have this nice slice from the 10.4 kilogram Finney meteorite found in Hale County Texas in 1962
Featured: Finney - 5.41 gramsOur collection slice has been classified as an L5 chondrite
Date: 07/17/2009
Finney - 5.41 grams
Texas ImpactsMap at the University of Texas in Austin showing many of the major meteorite impact sites around the state - 294 approved meteorites to date!
Date: 06/05/2009
Texas Impacts
UT Collection of meteorites in Austin, TXSeveral of the meteorite display cases at the Natural Science Center of the University of Texas Memorial Museum
Date: 01/01/2000
Several of the meteorite display cases at the Natural Science Center of the University of Texas Memorial Museum
UT Collection - Large Bluff StoneA several kilogram sample of the Bluff meteorite on display at UT in Austin, TX
Date: 06/05/2009
UT Collection - Bluff
Historical Map of WacoIn 1943 a single stone weighing 6.2 kilograms was found while a farmer was ploughing in McLennon County outside of Waco - it would later be named the Axtell meteorite
Date: 08/18/2009
In 1943 a single stone weighing 6.2 kilograms was found while a farmer was ploughing in McLennon County outside of Waco - it would later be named the Axtell meteorite
Old McLennon County CourthouseThe Axtell meteorite was not recognized as a space rock until 1993 - it is now on display at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago and at the Museum National d`Histoire Naturelle in Paris
Date: 08/18/2009
The Axtell meteorite was not recognized as a space rock until 1993 - it is now on display at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago and at the Museum National d`Histoire Naturelle in Paris
Axtell - 2.94 gramsOur fantastic slice has been classified as a carbonaceous chondrite of the CV group that is petrologic type three - in other words a "CV3"
Date: 08/18/2009
Our fantastic slice has been classified as a carbonaceous chondrite of the CV group that is petrologic type three - in other words a "CV3"
Oscar E. MonnigBased in Fort Worth, Texas, Oscar collected meteorites at the same time as Harvey Nininger, with whom he would often collaborate - he donated his amazing collection of 3,000 specimens from 400 different meteorites to TCU in 1987
Date: 10/02/2009
Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Oscar collected meteorites at the same time as Harvey Nininger, with whom he would often collaborate - he donated his amazing collection of 3,000 specimens from 400 different meteorites to TCU in 1987
Bells - .030 gramsSeven fragments with a total weight of about 280 grams were recovered over distance of about 7.5 kilometers by Oscar Monnig - the first fragment hit the roof of a house and was picked up the following morning in a perfect state
Date: 10/02/2009
Seven fragments with a total weight of about 280 grams were recovered over distance of about 7.5 kilometers by Oscar Monnig - the first fragment hit the roof of a house and was picked up the following morning in a perfect state
Bells - .030 gramsOur small piece of this famous and rare Texas meteorite has been classified as a carbonaceous chondrite of petrologic type 2 that is ungrouped (C2-ung) - the same classification as the famous Tagish Lake meteorite
Date: 10/02/2009
Our small piece of this famous and rare Texas meteorite has been classified as a carbonaceous chondrite of petrologic type 2 that is ungrouped (C2-ung) - the same classification as the famous Tagish Lake meteorite
Map of TexasThis map shows the size of the state in relation to the size of the rest of the United States - scientists are still confirming
Date: 08/18/2009
This map shows the size of the state in relation to the size of the rest of the United States - scientists are still confirming
Texas Rangers - 1900sIn 1909 the 5.1 kilogram Blanket meteorite fell into Texas - a newspaper account said that the county attorney saw a fireball "so close it frightened him" - the bulk of the meteorite is in the Field Museum in Chicago
Date: 08/18/2009
In 1909 the 5.1 kilogram Blanket meteorite fell into Texas - a newspaper account said that the county attorney saw a fireball "so close it frightened him" - the bulk of the meteorite is in the Field Museum in Chicago
Blanket - 4.72 gramsOur slice of the meteorite has been classified as an L6 chondrite - this piece looks a little like a cowboy boot!
Date: 08/18/2009
Our slice of the meteorite has been classified as an L6 chondrite - this piece looks a little like a cowboy boot!
West Texas LandscapeA considerable number of meteorites including Bledsoe have been found in this area
Date: 07/04/2009
A considerable number of meteorites including Bledsoe have been found in this area
Bledsoe - 1.237 gramsOur sample slice comes from a 30.5 kilogram stone that was struck by a plow in 1970
Date: 07/04/2009
Our sample slice comes from a 30.5 kilogram stone that was struck by a plow in 1970
Bledsoe - 1.237 gramsOur slice is classified as an H4 chondrite
Date: 07/04/2009
Our slice is classified as an H4 chondrite
Old La Grange barnBluff (a) was found near La Grange in 1878
Date: 04/03/2009
1878 - Bluff (a) - Found near La Grange
Bluff (a) - 9.8 gramsThe meteorite was found in 1878 - it is a historical Texas stone - and about 15.3 kilograms have been recovered since that time
Date: 01/01/2000
The meteorite was found in 1878 - it is a historical Texas stone - and about 15.3 kilograms have been recovered since that time
Bluff (a) - 9.8 gramsOur sample is classified as an L5 chondrite
Date: 01/01/2000
Bluff (a) - 9.8 grams
Texas Blue BonnetsOriginally a piece of the Briscoe meteorite was found weighing 1,773 kilograms and reported by Harvey Nininger - an additional stone weighing about 5 kilograms was found in the early 1990’s
Date: 04/08/2009
Originally a piece of the Briscoe meteorite was found weighing 1,773 kilograms and reported by Harvey Nininger - an additional stone weighing about 5 kilograms was found in the early 1990’s
BriscoeFront - Great colors and inclusions!
Date: 01/01/2000
Briscoe
BriscoeThe meteorite was found in 1940 - and about 1,773 kilograms have been recovered since that time - it is classified as an L5 chondrite
Date: 01/01/2000
Briscoe
City of Brownfield in 1916This small town is forty miles southwest of Lubbock in central Terry County
Date: 06/19/2009
City of Brownfield in 1916
Brownfield (1937) - 1.6 gramsTwo stones were initially found in 1937 in Terry County, Texas - later 5 more stones were found giving a TKW of 40.96 kilograms
Date: 06/19/2009
Brownfield - 1.6 grams
Brownfield - 1.6 gramsOur sample is from the Oscar E. Monnig Collection at TCU - it is classified as an H3.7 chondrite
Date: 06/19/2009
Our sample is from the Oscar E. Monnig Collection at TCU - it is classified as an H3.7 chondrite
Old map of DeWitt County TexasDavy (a) was found in this county in 1940
Date: 04/08/2009
Old map of DeWitt County Texas
Davy (a) - 2.9 gramsA total of 50.6 kilograms have been found to date of Davy (a)
Date: 01/01/2000
Davy (a) - 2.9 grams
Davy (a) - 2.9 gramsOur sample is classified as an L4 chrondite
Date: 01/01/2000
Davy (a) - 2.9 grams
DeWitt County CourthouseDavy (b) was found in DeWitt County in 1981
Date: 04/08/2009
DeWitt County Courthouse
Davy (b) - 2 gramsA new 3.77 kilogram stone was found by Raymond Kyrisch in 1981 and it is called Davy (b)
Date: 01/01/2000
Davy (b) - 2 grams
Davy (b) - 2 gramsOur sample is classified as an H4 chrondite
Date: 01/01/2000
Davy (b) - 2 grams
Dewitt County CourthouseDecorated for the holidays!
Date: 01/18/2010
Decorated for the holidays!
Davy (b) - 16.78 gramsA nice sized end cut of this Texas space visitor
Date: 01/18/2010
A nice sized end cut of this Texas space visitor
Davy (b) - 16.78 gramsThe outside of this meteorite is quite weathered
Date: 01/18/2010
The outside of this meteorite is quite weathered
General Horace RandalDawn (a) was found in Randall county - named after General Horace Randal - the extra "L" in the official Texas county name was a clerical error!
Date: 04/08/2009
Dawn (a) was found in Randall county - named after General Horace Randal - the extra "L" in the official Texas county name was a clerical error!
Dawn (a) - 2.2 gramsA single 7.68 kilogram stone was found
Date: 01/01/2000
Dawn (a) - 2.2 grams
Dawn (a) - 2.2 gramsThis triangle shaped slice is pretty typical of what you see available in the meteorite market
Date: 01/01/2000
Dawn (a) - 2.2 grams
Mexico Map from 1847Drawn by Henry Tanner
Date: 04/08/2009
Mexico Map from 1847 Tanner, Henry
Dawn (a) - The "Mexico Stone" - 2.1 gramsFront side - This H6 chondrite was found in 1981
Date: 01/01/2000
Dawn (a) - The "Mexico Stone" - 2.1 grams
Dawn (a) - The "Mexico Stone" - 2.1 gramsBack side - the slice shape is great!
Date: 01/01/2000
Dawn (a) - The "Mexico Stone" - 2.1 grams
McCartney Taylor in the Deport StrewnfieldOscar E. Monnig recovered Deport from the cotton area of Deport, Texas during the great Depression - McCartney Taylor follwed in his footsteps in 2006 and 2007 to recover more specimens of this Texas iron
Date: 01/18/2010
Oscar E. Monnig recovered Deport from the cotton area of Deport, Texas during the great Depression - McCartney Taylor follwed in his footsteps in 2006 and 2007 to recover more specimens of this Texas iron
Deport Individual found in the StrewnfieldSince the original find by cotton farmers in 1926 about 15 kilograms has been recovered
Date: 01/18/2010
Since the original find by cotton farmers in 1926 about 15 kilograms has been recovered
Deport - 14 gramsWe obtained this nice slice of one of McCartney's recent finds! - It has been classified as an iron meteorite belonging to the low-Au, low-Ni subgroup (sLL) of the IAB complex - did you get that?
Date: 01/18/2010
We obtained this nice slice of one of McCartney's recent finds! - It has been classified as an iron meteorite belonging to the low-Au, low-Ni subgroup (sLL) of the IAB complex - did you get that?
Castro CountyDimmitt was found in Castro County in 1942
Date: 04/08/2009
Castro County
Dimmitt - 4.1 grams totalAbout 200 kilograms of this meteorite have been found since 1942
Date: 01/01/2000
Dimmitt - 4.1 grams total
Dimmitt - 4.1 grams totalIt is classified as an H3.7 chondrite - but it also contains some carbonaceous material as well as microscopic diamonds!
Date: 01/01/2000
Dimmitt - 4.1 grams total
Soy Bean Field in Hale CountyThe Edmonson (a) meteorite was plowed up in a field in Hale County back in 1955 and it weighed 12 kilograms
Date: 08/18/2009
The Edmonson (a) meteorite was plowed up in a field in Hale County back in 1955 and it weighed 12 kilograms
Edmonson (a) - 5.20 gramsEdmonson (a) was eventually recognized as a meteorite in 1965 and it now has found its way into collections and museums
Date: 08/18/2009
Edmonson (a) was eventually recognized as a meteorite in 1965 and it now has found its way into collections and museums
Edmonson (a) - 5.20 gramsOur slice is classified as an L6 chondrite
Date: 08/18/2009
Our slice is classified as an L6 chondrite
Hale County Court HouseAnother meteorite was plowed up by a farmer near Edmonson in Hale County in 1981 - this one weighed 14.4 kilograms was named Edmonson (b)
Date: 08/18/2009
Another meteorite was plowed up by a farmer near Edmonson in Hale County in 1981 - this one weighed 14.4 kilograms was named Edmonson (b)
Longhorn ArtOn display in front of the Hale County National Bank
Date: 08/18/2009
On display in front of the Hale County National Bank
Edmonson (b) - 3.08 gramsOur slice is classified as an H4 chondrite
Date: 08/18/2009
Our slice is classified as an H4 chondrite
Etter Grain ElevatorsThe Etter meteorite was plowed up in a local field and is considered one of the largest meteorites to come out of Texas with a TKW of over 450 kilograms
Date: 09/17/2005
Etter Grain Elevators
Etter - 1.08 gramsEtter is another familiar Texas L5 chondrite
Date: 01/01/2000
Etter - 1.08 grams
Etter - 1.08 gramsThe inside of Etter is a rich dark gray with lots of sparkling metal
Date: 01/01/2000
Etter - 1.08 grams
Texas SnakeWatch out for snakes in Moore County, Texas guarding the Etter meteorites!
Date: 05/24/2009
Texas Snake
Etter - 14.9 gramsThree distinct areas are highlighted in this nice thick slice of the Etter meteorite
Date: 05/24/2009
Etter - 14.9 grams
Etter - 14.9 gramsThe back side of the large Etter meteorite slice
Date: 01/01/2000
Etter - 14.9 grams
Texas Lonhorn cowThe Forestburg meteorite was found 4 miles outside of town in 1957 - the ranchers in the area raise Longhorn cattle
Date: 04/08/2009
Texas Lonhorn cow
Forestburg (a) - 5.2 gramsOur sample came from a single stone weighing 26.1 grams
Date: 01/01/2000
Forestburg (a) - 5.2 grams
Forestburg (a) - 5.2 gramsOur slice is classified as an L4 chrondite - this meteorite is also in both the Smithsonian and the Oscar E. Monnig Collections
Date: 01/01/2000
Forestburg (a) - 5.2 grams
Depot, Windmill, and JailPhoto of the Terry County Heritage Museum located near the Foster meteorite fall
Date: 04/28/2009
Depot, Windmill, and Jail at the Terry County
Heritage Museum
Foster - 10.91 gramsOur sample came from a second single stone weighing 26.6 grams which was found in a dry creek bed - it is not paired with Forestburg (a)
Date: 01/01/2000
Our sample came from a second single stone weighing 26.6 grams which was found in a dry creek bed - it is not paired with Forestburg (a)
Foster - 10.91 gramsThis slice is classified as an L5 chondrite
Date: 04/28/2009
Foster - 10.91 grams
Oil Well near Frankel CityThe 4.7 kilogram Frankel City meteorite was another one found by a farmer during the plowing of a field
Date: 08/18/2009
The 4.7 kilogram Frankel City meteorite was another one found by a farmer during the plowing of a field
Frankel City - 2.60 gramsThis interesting meteorite was found in 1971
Date: 08/18/2009
This interesting meteorite was found in 1971
Frankel City - 2.60 gramsOur slice is classified as an L6 chondrite
Date: 01/01/2000
Our slice is classified as an L6 chondrite
2002 - FredericksburgThe older parts of downtown were built by German immigrants
Date: 04/03/2009
The older parts of downtown were built by German immigrants
FredericksburgThe city is near one of the bigger and more active wine growing regions of Texas
Date: 04/03/2009
Fredericksburg is near one of the wine growing regions of Texas
Fredericksburg - 3 gramsThis is now officially named as the "Richland" meteorite and it it classified as an IIAB
Date: 04/03/2009
This is now officially named as the "Richland" meteorite and it it classified as an IIAB
Borden County TexasThe Gail meteorite was found in 1948 in Borden County - about 4.65 kilograms of material has been recovered
Date: 08/21/2009
The Gail meteorite was found in 1948 in Borden County - about 4.65 kilograms of material has been recovered
Borden MountainThis "mountain" is in the same county where the Gail meteorite was found
Date: 08/21/2009
This "mountain" is in the same county where the Gail meteorite was found
Gail - 33.55 gramsOur big slice is classified as an H4 chondrite
Date: 08/21/2009
Our big slice is classified as an H4 chondrite
Gaines CountyThe Gaines County Park meteorite was found in October 1977 by J. C. Snadgrass while he was plowing a grain field - the stone weighed 17.7 kilograms
Date: 08/18/2009
The Gaines County Park meteorite was found in October 1977 by J. C. Snadgrass while he was plowing a grain field - the stone weighed 17.7 kilograms
Gaines County Park - 2.10 gramsOur interesting piece is classified as an H5 chondrite
Date: 08/18/2009
Our interesting piece is classified as an H5 chondrite
Gaines County Park - 2.10 gramsEqual parts of the main mass are in the collection of Blaine Reed in Durango, Colorado and at the American Meteorite Laboratory in Denver, Colorado
Date: 08/18/2009
Equal parts of the main mass are in the collection of Blaine Reed in Durango, Colorado and at the American Meteorite Laboratory in Denver, Colorado
Cochran County LandscapeThe grassy Texas landscape of Cochran County is a good source of meteorite finds by farmers
Date: 06/19/2009
Cochran County, Texas Landscape
Texas Supercell ThunderstormTake cover in Cochran County if a thunderstorm rolls in!
Date: 06/01/2007
Cochran County, Texas Supercell Thunderstorm
Griffith - 4.65 gramsOur polished slice is a piece of a rare and unusual ungrouped Ataxite from a 6 kilogram stone found in Cochran County in 1985
Date: 06/19/2009
Griffith - 4.65 grams
Texas WindmillsThe Gruver meteorite is an H4 chondrite found in Hansford County in 1934 - the area is a great place to purchase a windmill!
Date: 04/08/2009
Texas Windmills
Gruver - 5.5 & 5 gramsA total of 13.1 kilograms have been recovered of this meteorite since 1934
Date: 01/01/2000
Gruver - 5.5 & 5 grams
Gruver - 5.5 & 5 gramsA main mass of this meteorite is also in the Gillespie Collection
Date: 01/01/2000
Gruver - 5.5 & 5 grams
Historic Map of Denison, TexasThe Howe meteorite was found in Grayson County in 1938
Date: 09/08/2009
The Howe meteorite was found in Grayson County in 1938
Howe - 7.1 gramsAbout 8.63 kilograms of material has been recovered of this meteorite
Date: 09/08/2009
About 8.63 kilograms of material has been recovered of this meteorite
Howe - 7.1 gramsOur end-cut has been classified as an H5 chondrite
Date: 09/08/2009
Our end-cut has been classified as an H5 chondrite
Native American PictographsAt Hueco Tanks State Park - located 32 miles northeast of El Paso - hundreds of ancient rock paintings greet the visitor at the "tanks"
Date: 07/05/2009
At Hueco Tanks State Park - located 32 miles northeast of El Paso - hundreds of ancient rock paintings greet the visitor at the "tanks"
A rock basin or "hueco"The park is named for these large natural rock basins or "huecos" that have furnished trapped rain water to dwellers and travelers in this desert region of Texas for centuries
Date: 07/05/2009
The park is named for these large natural rock basins or "huecos" that have furnished trapped rain water to dwellers and travelers in this desert region of Texas for centuries
Hueco Tanks - .645 grams of fragmentsOur fragments came from a single 314 gram meteorite that was found in 1985 by Mr. George Bioole about 6 miles west of the state park - it was classified as an L6 chondrite - the stone was once a part of the Robert Haag collection
Date: 07/05/2009
Our fragments came from a single 314 gram meteorite that was found in 1985 by Mr. George Bioole about 6 miles west of the state park - it was classified as an L6 chondrite - the stone was once a part of the Robert Haag collection
Kaffir LiliesThe very small town of Kaffir, Texas is named after the flowers
Date: 04/17/2009
Kaffir Lilies
Old Kaufman bank buildingThe Kaufman meteorite was found in 1893
Date: 04/08/2009
Old Kaufman bank building
Kaufman - 3.48 gramsThe meteorite was found about five miles west of Kaufman in 1893 - it is a historical Texas stone - and about 23 kilograms have been recovered since that time
Date: 01/01/2000
The meteorite was found about five miles west of Kaufman in 1893 - it is a historical Texas stone - and about 23 kilograms have been recovered since that time
Kaufman - 3.48 gramsKaufman is yet another Texas stone classified as an L5 chondrite
Date: 01/01/2000
Kaufman is yet another Texas stone classified as an L5 chondrite
David Spangler KaufmanDavid Kaufman was the first person of Texas to be elected to the U. S. Congress - the county and now a meteorite is named after him!
Date: 04/08/2009
David Spangler Kaufman
Kaufman - 3.16 gramsIt has the familiar grey interior with nice metal flakes
Date: 01/01/2000
It has the familiar grey interior with nice metal flakes
Kaufman - 3.16 gramsOur second sample is also an attractive thick slice
Date: 01/01/2000
Our second sample is also an attractive thick slice
UT Collection - Kendleton - Large StoneThe Kendleton meteorite fell the evening of May 2, 1939 in Fort Bend County - it came down as a shower of stones seen by many witnesses
Date: 01/01/2000
Kendleton - Large Stone
Kendleton - 4.07 gramsOur beautiful piece is classified as an L4 chondrite - it is full of colors and inclusions!
Date: 06/20/2009
Kendleton - End Cut
Kendleton - 4.07 gramsThe sliced side of our sample really shows the inside of this great stone - about 6.94 kilograms of this meteorite were recovered
Date: 06/20/2009
Kendleton - End Cut
UT Collection - Kimble County - Main MassThe huge 132.7 kilogram stone is positioned in the center of the meteorite collection at the University of Texas
Date: 01/01/2000
Kimble County - Main Mass
UT Collection - Kimble County - Main MassThe TKW of all the Kimble County meteorite material is 153.8 kilograms
Date: 01/01/2000
Kimble County - Main Mass
UT Collection - Kimble County - Main MassA look at the top and back of this enormous stone!
Date: 06/19/2009
Kimble County - Main Mass
UT Collection - Kimble County NameplateThis meteorite is one of the real treasures of the UT Collection
Date: 01/01/2000
Kimble County Name Plate
Kimble County - 5.531 gramsWe have this great sample of the huge stone which is classified as an H6 chondrite
Date: 06/19/2009
Kimble County - 5.531 grams
Kimble County - 5.531 gramsThe back side of our sample gives a nice peek inside the meteorite with some incredible and colorful chondrules!
Date: 06/19/2009
Kimble County - 5.531 grams
Kress (d) - Original StoneMr. Borum holds up in his right hand a 455 gram Kress (d) stone he found and sent to ASU for analysis - they said it was a NOT a meteorite! - photo courtesy McCartney Taylor
Date: 06/18/2009
Kress (d) - Original Stone
Kress (d) - 2.2 gramsOur first sample of this stone - obtained from McCartney Taylor after he purchased it from Mr. Borum - it is now classified as an H5 chondrite after being paired with the first Kress (d) stone
Date: 06/18/2009
Kress (d) - 2.2 grams
Kress (d) - 2.2 gramsThe first stone was 57 grams and with the 455 gram stone the TKW is now 512 grams
Date: 06/18/2009
Kress (d) - 2.2 grams
A rare missed identification!A photo of the letter that Mr. Borum got back from ASU stating that the Kress (d) stone he submitted was not a meteorite - a rare mistake - courtesy Borum/Taylor
Date: 06/22/2009
A rare missed identification!
Kress (d) - 3.6 gramsLooking at a slice of the stone shows some metal flecks
Date: 06/22/2009
Kress (d) - 3.6 grams
Kress (d) - 3.6 gramsThe back side of our Kress (d) end-cut
Date: 06/22/2009
Kress (d) - 3.6 grams
Lamesa (b) - Original StoneA farmer found this "odd" rock in a cotton field and kept it to use as a bookend for 20 years - it was purchased by McCartney Taylor - photo credit
Date: 06/19/2009
Lamesa (b) - Original Stone
Lamesa (b) - 3.2 gramsOur sample was obtained directly from McCartney and it is classified as an H4 chondrite
Date: 06/19/2009
Lamesa (b) - 3.2 grams
Lamesa (b) - 3.2 gramsThe interior is gray-black with lots of sparkling metal
Date: 06/19/2009
Lamesa (b) - 3.2 grams
1870 - The McKinney meteorite was found near McKinney FallsIt is a great place to take a nature hike!
Date: 04/03/2009
1870 - The McKinney meteorite was found near McKinney Falls
McKinney - 6 gramsTwo original stones were found in 1870 weighing 100 and 38 kilograms - an additional 12 kilograms have been found since then
Date: 01/01/2000
McKinney - 6 grams
McKinney - 6 gramsThis L4 chondrite meteorite has been fully absorbed into collections and it is a bit hard to find - our sample is from the Oscar E. Monnig Collection at TCU
Date: 01/01/2000
This L4 chondrite meteorite has been fully absorbed into collections and it is a bit hard to find - our sample is from the Oscar E. Monnig Collection at TCU
Six of the "Monahans Seven"On March 22, 1998 a several meteorites fell from the sky and landed in Monahans, Texas not far from seven children playing basketball - photo courtesy Mark Bostick
Date: 06/19/2009
On March 22, 1998 a several meteorites fell from the sky and landed in Monahans, Texas not far from seven children playing basketball - photo courtesy Mark Bostick
A photo showing a droplet of water within the Monahans meteorite!V indicates a small bubble (composed of H2O) - L indicates liquid salty water - Bubbles are rare in the inclusions, indicating a formation temperature of the fluids of less than 100 degrees Celsius - source: Jeffrey Taylor, PSRD
Date: 06/19/2009
V indicates a small bubble (composed of H2O) - L indicates liquid salty water - Bubbles are rare in the inclusions, indicating a formation temperature of the fluids of less than 100 degrees Celsius - source: Jeffrey Taylor, PSRD
Monahans - FragmentOur small fragment of this important meteorite is classified as an H5 chondrite - several larger pieces are still being studied by NASA
Date: 06/19/2009
Monahans - Fragment
More to come!We still have over 50% of our Texas meteorite specimens to photograph, research, and post - please visit again soon to see our progress...
Date: 02/23/2012
We still have over 50% of our Texas meteorite specimens to photograph, research, and post - please visit again soon to see our progress...