Wolfe Creek - Iron, IIIAB (Shale)
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Wolfe Creek Shale is heavily weathered Iron meteorite material from the Wolfe Creek crater region in Western Australia. The official meteorite name is ‘Wolf Creek’, classified as Iron, IIIAB, with the Meteoritical Bulletin recording it as a find from 1947 and listing a minimum mass of 760 kg. This material represents ancient iron-nickel metal formed over 4.5 billion years ago within the core of an early differentiated asteroid, later delivered to Earth through a major impact event.
Unlike polished or etched Iron meteorite specimens, Wolfe Creek Shale is valued for its natural weathered character. Long exposure in the Australian environment has transformed much of the original metal into dark brown, reddish, and oxidised iron-rich material, often with rugged surfaces, layered textures, and shale-like structure. Some pieces may retain small areas of unaltered metal, while others show the full effects of terrestrial weathering.
For collectors, Wolfe Creek Shale offers an authentic connection to one of Australia’s best-known impact sites. It is especially appealing for those interested in Iron meteorites, crater field material, and naturally weathered specimens that preserve the long-term interaction between meteoritic metal and Earth’s surface. Each piece represents ancient space metal transformed by impact history, time, and desert weathering.