This 2,760 gram complete iron meteorite is a strongly oriented individual, characterized by a concave shield-shaped front face structured by centripetal flow lines radiating from a well-defined apex. The opposite side displays a wind-polished surface with a golden desert patina, preserving natural regmaglypts and subtle aeolian ridges.
This 2.76 kg iron meteorite is a striking example of a naturally oriented specimen, preserving clear evidence of its atmospheric flight.
The front face forms a well-defined concave shield, shaped by intense ablation during entry. From the apex, located at the summit of the specimen, flow lines radiate inward in a centripetal pattern, recording the direction of airflow and the stability of its orientation. Such features are characteristic of meteorites that maintained a consistent attitude during descent, allowing a single face to act as a thermal shield.
The opposite side presents a markedly different appearance. This rear surface, exposed to terrestrial conditions, displays a smooth, wind-polished texture with a golden iron patina. Subtle ridge-like patterns, formed by prolonged sand abrasion, evoke the surface structures observed in desert environments for rare iron meteorites.
The contrast between these two faces provides a clear and compelling record of both atmospheric shaping and post-fall terrestrial evolution, making this specimen particularly informative as well as visually distinctive.
