<![CDATA[Galactic Stone & Ironworks - Meteorite Memorabilia]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/en-US http://images.buyitsellit.com/15508_logo.jpg http://www.galactic-stone.com/<![CDATA[Galactic Stone & Ironworks]]> <![CDATA[Huge Moqui Marble or Meteorwrong, 100mm Diameter Hematite Sphere]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/huge-moqui-marble-or-meteorwrong-100mm-diameter-hematite-sphere $69.00
Moqui Marbles, also known as Shaman Stones, are naturally-formed spheres of hematite, sandstone, and goethite.  They are formed when the soft sandstone erodes away, leaving behind these hard hematite-bound concretions.  These spheres are littered across certain areas of the desert in the US southwest.  The Hopi indians believed that Moqui Marbles were used by their deceased ancestors to play games on Earth, and the ancestors left behind the marbles to let their living descendents ....]]>
<![CDATA[Canyon Diablo - Crater Ejecta Rim Rock - Coconino Limestone]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/canyon-diablo-crater-ejecta-rim-rock-coconino-limestone $7.00
When the Canyon Diablo iron meteorite slammed into the Arizona desert, it carved out the world famous crater that tourists see today.  The meteorite was mostly vaporized and the remnants were scattered around the surrounding desert.  Inside the crater, the native bedrock was crushed and hurled out onto the rim.  This small piece of Coconino limestone comes from the rim area of the crater and represents the material thrown out of the crater by the impact.  Refer to the photo.....]]>
<![CDATA[ALH 84001 Mars Meteorite Stamp Proofsheet - NASA]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/alh-84001-mars-meteorite-stamp-proofsheet--nasa $5.00
This official stamp proof sheet is from Guyana and it celebrates the famous NASA Mars Meteorite - ALH 84001.  This is the meteorite which scientists believe contains the remnants of Martian bacteria - proof of life on other worlds!  The stamp shows the meteorite and the orbital path it took to reach Earth from Mars.  This stamp is a good outreach prop and it makes a fine display companion for your Martian meteorite specimens.  I only have a limited quantity of these proof set....]]>
<![CDATA[Meteorite Gift Card - Children's Astronomy Artwork]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/meteorite-gift-card--childrens-astronomy-artwork $20.00
This colorful meteorite gift card comes with a genuine unclassified stony meteorite from the Saharan Desert.  The outside of the card is a professionally laser-printed graphic with an astronomy theme.  Inside the card is a story about how meteorites are found in the desert, and some data on the included meteorite sample.  These cards are produced exclusively by the artist-team at Peaculiar Notions and they are a limited edition for the holiday season.  Each card comes with a ....]]>
<![CDATA[Meteorite Gift Card - Vintage Astronomy Meteorite Card]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/meteorite-gift-card--vintage-astronomy-meteorite-card $20.00
This colorful meteorite gift card comes with a genuine unclassified stony meteorite from the Saharan Desert.  The outside of the card is a professionally laser-printed graphic with an astronomy theme.  Inside the card is a story about how meteorites are found in the desert, and some data on the included meteorite sample.  These cards are produced exclusively by the artist-team at Peaculiar Notions and they are a limited edition for the holiday season.  Each card comes with a ....]]>
<![CDATA[Retro Meteorite Display Box w/ Vintage Astronomy Art]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/retro-meteorite-display-box-w-vintage-astronomy-art $25.00
This handsome display box has a black pebblegrain finish and a glass lid to protect the contents. Inside the display box is a piece of genuine meteorite (SPACE ROCK!). The display has a vintage astronomy theme as shown in the photo. The meteorite is an unclassified stony chondrite that was found in the Saharan desert. Your purchase includes an info-sheet about meteorites. The display box measures approx. 3" x 4" inches. The box can opened and the meteorite can be taken out and handled. Own a ....]]>
<![CDATA[Retro Meteorite Display Box w/ Vintage Astronomy Theme!]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/retro-meteorite-display-box-w-vintage-astronomy-theme $25.00
This handsome display box has a black pebblegrain finish and a glass lid to protect the contents. Inside the display box is a piece of genuine meteorite (SPACE ROCK!). The display has a vintage astronomy theme as shown in the photo. The meteorite is an unclassified stony chondrite that was found in the Saharan desert. Your purchase includes an info-sheet about meteorites. The display box measures approx. 3" x 4" inches. The box can opened and the meteorite can be taken out and handled. Own a ....]]>
<![CDATA[Canyon Diablo Nininger Meteorite Museum Brick - 1gr]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/canyon-diablo-nininger-meteorite-museum-brick-photo-4 $5.00
This is a genuine piece of brick from the walls of Harvey Nininger's American Meteorite Museum on the old Route 66 across from Meteor Crater.  Now you can own a piece of meteorite history - a brick from the building where modern meteoritics was born. Refer to the photos.  This piece is an endcut that weighs 1 gram.  You get the actual piece shown in the photo.  The photo postcard is not included. ....]]>
<![CDATA[Canyon Diablo Nininger Meteorite Museum Brick - 2gr]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/canyon-diablo-nininger-meteorite-museum-brick-photo-3 $10.00
This is a genuine piece of brick from the walls of Harvey Nininger's American Meteorite Museum on the old Route 66 across from Meteor Crater.  Now you can own a piece of meteorite history - a brick from the building where modern meteoritics was born. Refer to the photos.  This piece is an endcut that weighs 2 grams.  You get the actual piece shown in the photo.  The photo postcard is not included. ....]]>
<![CDATA[Saharan Desert Sand & Pebbles - Straight from NWA]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/saharan-desert-sand-pebbles--straight-from-nwa $5.00
This lot of sand and tiny pebbles comes from the Saharan desert.  Recently I acquired this material so I could have some NWA desert sand to go with my NWA meteorites.  This sand comes from where meteorites and Libyan Desert Glass are found in the Saharan desert that stretches across Morocco, Algeria, Libya and Egypt.  I bought this from a European dealer who gathered it during his North African travels back in the 1990's.  Refer to the photos.  This offer is for a glas....]]>
<![CDATA[Meteor Crater - Postcard and Brochure Lot - Canyon Diablo]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/meteor-crater-postcard-and-brochure-lot-canyon-diablo $6.00
Here is your chance to have some of the goodies offered in the Meteor Crater gift shop.  These items come from the visitor's center of the famous meteorite impact crater in Arizona known as "Canyon Diablo".   This offer includes a full-color brochure that details the attractions at the crater, and you also get a color postcard that shows an aerial view of the crater and surrounding landscape. Refer to the photos.  The black centimeter cube is shown for scale and is not inclu....]]>
<![CDATA[Riker Box Display - 3x4 inches]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/riker-box-display--3x4-inches $3.25
One Riker Box display/storage case.  Measures 3 x 4 inches.  Has an attractive black pebblegrain finish and a glass lid.  Inside is padded with white fiber batting.  This is the standard display box used by many collectors and dealers.  NOTE - black scale cube is shown for size comparison and is not included. ....]]>
<![CDATA[Vintage NASA Mars Meteorite Postcard]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/vintage-nasa-mars-meteorite-postcard $5.00
These postcards were printed sometime in the 1980's, but are undated. All of these cards are in near-mint condition and have not been marked or mailed. These are perfect for display or framing. The meteorite shown in the color photo is Elephant Moraine A79001.  At the time of the photo, it did not have it's final classification.  It is a 7.9kg Martian Shergottite. The Met-Soc Bulletin entry can be found here : http://tin.er.usgs.gov/meteor/metbull.php?code=10002 On the reverse side....]]>