Boxhole is a classic Australian Iron meteorite from the Northern Territory, directly associated with the Boxhole impact crater. The crater was brought to scientific attention in 1937, when geologist Cecil Madigan examined the site after being shown it by Joe Webb from Boxhole Station. Boxhole is officially classified as an Iron, IIIAB meteorite, representing ancient iron-nickel core material from an early differentiated asteroid. The crater itself is a confirmed impact structure, around 170 to 178 meters across, making Boxhole one of Australia’s important crater-associated meteorites.

Boxhole specimens are composed of nickel-bearing iron and can occur as metallic fragments, oxidised pieces, or shale-like weathered material associated with the crater field. Natural specimens may show dense metallic character, weathered surfaces, and impact-related form, while cut and etched pieces can reveal the internal structure typical of IIIAB Iron meteorites. Numerous nickel-iron fragments have been found around the crater, including larger masses recovered during later searches.

Studying Boxhole provides valuable insight into Iron meteorite impacts, crater formation, and the preservation of impact sites in arid Australian environments. Its direct crater association, Northern Territory provenance, and IIIAB classification make it especially appealing for collectors of Australian meteorites, Iron meteorites, and impact-related material. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid core metal linked to a recognised Australian impact crater.