{"title":"Wagon Mound  - L6 Ordinary Chondrite","description":"\u003cp\u003eWagon Mound is an L6 Ordinary Chondrite found in Mora County, New Mexico, USA, in the spring of 1932. A single 87.5 kg stone was discovered by Donald Wiggins while planting a field, and the meteorite remained with his family for 67 years before being sold in 1999. As an L Chondrite, Wagon Mound has lower metallic iron than H Chondrites, while its type 6 classification indicates a high degree of thermal metamorphism on its parent asteroid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWagon Mound specimens typically show a compact, recrystallised Chondrite texture, with subdued chondrules and scattered metal grains. The type 6 classification means many original Chondritic features have been altered by heat, although the overall meteorite structure remains recognisable. Natural pieces may show weathered exterior surfaces, while cut fragments reveal a dense grey to brown interior typical of equilibrated Ordinary Chondrites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudying Wagon Mound provides insight into Ordinary Chondrite parent bodies, thermal metamorphism, and the long history of asteroid material before arrival on Earth. For collectors, it offers a well-documented American meteorite with strong New Mexico provenance, single-stone recovery history, and classic L6 classification. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material formed over 4.5 billion years ago, preserved as part of a recognised USA meteorite find.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wagon-mound","title":"Wagon Mound  - L6 Ordinary Chondrite - Partial Slice - 10.92 g - USA (New Mexico)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eWagon Mound is an L6 Ordinary Chondrite found in Mora County, New Mexico, USA, in the spring of 1932. A single 87.5 kg stone was discovered by Donald Wiggins while planting a field, and the meteorite remained with his family for 67 years before being sold in 1999. Its classification as an L6 Chondrite places it within the low iron Ordinary Chondrites, with a high degree of thermal metamorphism on its parent asteroid. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eSpecimens of Wagon Mound typically show a compact, recrystallised Chondrite texture, with subdued chondrules and scattered metal grains. The type 6 classification indicates extensive heating, meaning many original features have been altered while the overall Chondritic structure remains recognisable. Reported data includes shock stage S2 and weathering grade W2, consistent with a moderately shocked and weathered meteorite find. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eFor collectors, Wagon Mound offers a well-documented American meteorite with strong provenance and a distinctive recovery history. Its New Mexico origin, single-stone recovery, and long period in private family ownership give it additional historical interest beyond its classification. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material formed over 4.5 billion years ago, preserved as part of a recognised USA meteorite find.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56287031853382,"sku":"WGM-01\/01","price":218.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/WagonMound0101-11.jpg?v=1775472675"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/collections\/Collection_Place_Holder_c96ea4a8-f9c3-4ef3-9b4a-4a23fa2003a1.jpg?v=1779200215","url":"https:\/\/outerspacer.com\/collections\/wagon-mound-l6-chondrite.oembed","provider":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}