{"title":"Wabar - IIIAB, Iron (Shale)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWabar Shale refers to strongly weathered Iron meteorite material from the Wabar crater field in Saudi Arabia. Wabar is officially classified as an Iron, IIIAB meteorite, with the Meteoritical Bulletin recording it as a find from 1863 and listing a total known mass of 2.55 tonnes. Formed over 4.5 billion years ago within the metallic core of an early differentiated asteroid, Wabar represents ancient iron-nickel material later delivered to Earth and associated with one of the most distinctive desert impact sites known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWabar Shale differs from polished or etched Iron meteorite specimens because it has been heavily altered by long exposure in the desert environment. Instead of bright metallic surfaces and visible Widmanstätten patterns, shale pieces usually show dark brown to reddish oxidised textures, layered surfaces, and rugged natural forms. This weathered character reflects the gradual breakdown of iron-nickel metal over time, giving Wabar Shale a raw and highly distinctive appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudying and collecting Wabar Shale provides insight into meteorite weathering, impact-site preservation, and the long-term alteration of Iron meteorites in arid conditions. While prepared Wabar specimens can reveal the internal structure of a IIIAB Iron, shale material preserves the natural effects of oxidation and exposure after impact. For collectors, Wabar Shale offers an authentic connection to a historic Saudi Arabian crater field, combining meteorite science, desert 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_a3f3ee42-e436-437f-a9b2-b9aa5c0b3d52.jpg?v=1784834572","url":"https:\/\/outerspacer.com\/fr\/collections\/wabar-iiiab-iron-shale.oembed","provider":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}