{"title":"Iron, IAB","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eIAB Iron meteorites are one of the most complex and diverse groups within Iron meteorite classification, representing material from early solar system bodies that experienced partial melting but did not fully differentiate into clear core and mantle layers. Formed over 4.5 billion years ago, IAB Irons are thought to originate from primitive asteroidal material that underwent heating and mixing, preserving both metallic and silicate components. This gives them a transitional character between fully differentiated Iron meteorites and more primitive stony material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eIAB Irons are typically composed of iron-nickel metal, often displaying Widmanstätten patterns when cut and etched. What sets this group apart is the frequent presence of silicate inclusions, which can appear as embedded stony fragments within the metal. These inclusions vary widely in size and composition, sometimes forming striking contrasts within polished sections. Their structure reflects a complex formation history involving impact mixing and incomplete separation of materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eStudying IAB Iron meteorites provides valuable insight into early planetary formation processes, particularly the stages between primitive accretion and full differentiation. They help scientists understand how heat, impacts, and mixing shaped early asteroidal bodies. For collectors, IAB Irons are highly desirable due to their diversity, inclusion-rich structure, and scientific significance. Each specimen offers a unique combination of metal and silicate material, making them both visually interesting and important within Iron meteorite collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"canyon-diablo","title":"Canyon Diablo - Iron IAB-MG - Fragment - 11.51g - USA (Arizona)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eCanyon Diablo is one of the most famous Iron meteorites in the world, directly associated with Meteor Crater in Arizona, USA. The meteorite is believed to have struck the region around 50,000 years ago, creating one of the best-preserved impact craters on Earth. Officially classified as an Iron, IAB-MG, Canyon Diablo represents ancient iron-nickel material from an early asteroid parent body, later fragmented during the violent impact event that formed the crater. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eSpecimens of Canyon Diablo are typically dense iron-nickel fragments, often showing natural sculpting, regmaglypts, weathered surfaces, or oxide patina from long terrestrial exposure. Cut and etched pieces can reveal Widmanstätten patterns, although some material was heavily shocked during the impact, altering or disrupting the internal structure. Canyon Diablo is also known for accessory minerals such as troilite, graphite, cohenite, schreibersite, and, in some cases, tiny diamonds formed under shock conditions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eFor collectors, Canyon Diablo offers a rare combination of historic significance, recognised classification, and direct connection to a major impact crater. Its Arizona provenance and long-standing importance in meteorite science make it one of the classic Iron meteorites. 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Officially classified as an Iron, IAB-MG, Canyon Diablo represents ancient iron-nickel material from an early asteroid parent body, later fragmented during the violent impact event that formed the crater. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eSpecimens of Canyon Diablo are typically dense iron-nickel fragments, often showing natural sculpting, regmaglypts, weathered surfaces, or oxide patina from long terrestrial exposure. Cut and etched pieces can reveal Widmanstätten patterns, although some material was heavily shocked during the impact, altering or disrupting the internal structure. 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Each specimen represents ancient asteroid metal and a documented part of one of Earth’s most iconic impact events.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56204562694470,"sku":"CDL-10\/06","price":105.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/CanyonDiablo02-13.jpg?v=1773756414"},{"product_id":"canyon-diablo-iron-iab-mg-fragment-36-62-g","title":"Canyon Diablo - Iron IAB-MG - Fragment - 36.62g - USA (Arizona)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eCanyon Diablo is one of the most famous Iron meteorites in the world, directly associated with Meteor Crater in Arizona, USA. The meteorite is believed to have struck the region around 50,000 years ago, creating one of the best-preserved impact craters on Earth. Officially classified as an Iron, IAB-MG, Canyon Diablo represents ancient iron-nickel material from an early asteroid parent body, later fragmented during the violent impact event that formed the crater. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eSpecimens of Canyon Diablo are typically dense iron-nickel fragments, often showing natural sculpting, regmaglypts, weathered surfaces, or oxide patina from long terrestrial exposure. Cut and etched pieces can reveal Widmanstätten patterns, although some material was heavily shocked during the impact, altering or disrupting the internal structure. 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