{"title":"Haig - Iron, IIIAB","description":"\u003cp\u003eHaig is an Iron meteorite from Western Australia, found in 1951 on the Nullarbor Plain. It is officially classified as Iron, IIIAB, placing it within one of the best-known and most widely studied Iron meteorite groups. The main mass was reportedly found by A. J. Carlisle and later donated to the Western Australian Museum, with total recorded material listed at over 500 kg. Haig represents ancient iron-nickel core material from an early differentiated asteroid, preserved in metallic form for billions of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaig specimens are composed primarily of iron-nickel metal and can display Widmanstätten patterns when cut, polished, and etched. These interlocking crystal structures formed during extremely slow cooling inside the parent asteroid over geological timescales. Natural pieces may show weathered exterior surfaces and dense metallic character, while prepared slices reveal the internal crystalline structure typical of IIIAB Iron meteorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudying Haig provides insight into asteroid core formation, metallic crystallisation, and the long cooling histories of early planetary bodies. Its Western Australian provenance, substantial recovered mass, and classic IIIAB classification make it a strong representative of Iron meteorites from the Nullarbor region. For collectors, Haig offers a recognised Australian Iron meteorite with scientific value, visual appeal, and established museum history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/collections\/Collection_Place_Holder_27be9379-8004-485b-9388-1f3863b85bd3.jpg?v=1779197761","url":"https:\/\/outerspacer.com\/collections\/haig.oembed","provider":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}