Toluca (Iron meteorite, octahedrite coarse, IAB complex ) || found before 1776, Mexico, Xiquipilco.

This complete etched slice was a part of the famous A. Berger collection from Vienna. The patina was preserved with the old etching.

Numerous masses, were found near the village of Xiquipilco and were being forged into agricultural equipment in 1776. Three masses of 220lb, 19.5lb, and 13lb were brought to Germany by G.A.Stein, F.Wöhler, Sitzungsber.

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