{"title":"Henbury  - Iron, IIIAB (Shale)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenbury Shale refers to heavily weathered Iron meteorite material from the Henbury crater field in the Northern Territory, Australia. Henbury is officially classified as an Iron, IIIAB meteorite and was found in 1931, with the Meteoritical Bulletin recording a mass of 2 tonnes. Formed over 4.5 billion years ago within the metallic core of an early differentiated asteroid, Henbury represents ancient iron-nickel material that was later delivered to Earth and associated with one of Australia’s best-known meteorite impact sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenbury Shale differs from cut and etched Iron meteorite specimens because it has been strongly altered by long terrestrial exposure. Instead of bright metallic surfaces and visible Widmanstätten patterns, shale pieces usually display dark brown to reddish oxidised textures, layered surfaces, and rugged natural forms. This weathered character reflects the gradual breakdown of iron-nickel metal in the Australian desert environment, giving the material a raw and highly distinctive appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudying and collecting Henbury Shale provides insight into both meteorite weathering and the long-term preservation of impact-site material. While polished Henbury specimens highlight the internal structure of an Iron meteorite, shale pieces preserve the natural effects of time, oxidation, and surface exposure. For collectors, Henbury Shale offers an authentic connection to a historic Australian crater field, combining meteorite science, impact geology, and the visual character of naturally weathered space metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/collections\/Collection_Place_Holder_635f8cea-f7ec-43a8-89b4-6e4ededb7e52.jpg?v=1784832395","url":"https:\/\/outerspacer.com\/collections\/henbury-iron-iiiab-shale.oembed","provider":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}