{"title":"Monturaqui Impactite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover Monturaqui Impactite, impact-generated material formed during the meteorite collision that created the Monturaqui Impact Crater in northern Chile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonturaqui Impact Crater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lies in the Atacama region of northern Chile, within Antofagasta. It is a confirmed meteorite impact structure formed when an iron-nickel impactor struck the terrestrial surface at extreme velocity. The Meteoritical Bulletin records Monturaqui as an impact crater in Antofagasta, Chile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the impact, enormous pressures and temperatures affected the rocks at the impact site. Target rocks were fractured, shocked and locally melted, producing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimpact melt material known as impactite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific studies of Monturaqui impact melt describe material composed largely of glassy melt and fragments of the local target rocks. Researchers have also identified small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiron-nickel metal and sulphide droplets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e within the impact glass, providing evidence of interaction between the incoming impactor and terrestrial material during the event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonturaqui Impactite therefore preserves physical evidence of a high-energy extraterrestrial impact on Earth. Each specimen can display different combinations of melt material, rock fragments, vesicular textures and weathered surfaces depending on its individual formation and subsequent terrestrial history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Monturaqui Impactite collection has been selected for its geological interest, provenance and connection with this recognised Chilean impact structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Monturaqui Impactite?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpactite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a general term for terrestrial rock that has been created or significantly modified by the extreme pressures and temperatures generated during a meteorite impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Monturaqui, the impact affected local rocks including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egranite and ignimbrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing impact melt containing glass and fragments of the original target material. Scientific examination has also found small Fe-Ni metal and sulphide particles within some of the glassy material. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis means Monturaqui Impactite should \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot be described as a meteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe meteorite was the extraterrestrial object that struck Earth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe impactite is predominantly terrestrial material transformed by that collision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although some impact melt can contain small components derived from the impactor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Monturaqui Impact Crater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonturaqui is a relatively small, simple impact crater situated in the high Atacama Desert of northern Chile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished scientific studies describe the crater as approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e350–400m across\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although reported measurements vary depending on methodology. The structure formed in a target containing granite overlain by ignimbrite. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact age has been investigated using several dating techniques. Published research has placed its formation broadly within the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehundreds of thousands of years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e range, while the Meteoritical Bulletin conservatively records the crater as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eless than 1 million years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the GeoFossils collection, I would therefore use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u0026lt;1 million years”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than presenting a more precise date as settled fact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProperty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonturaqui Impactite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpactite \/ Impact Melt Rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerrestrial target rock modified by meteorite impact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpact Structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonturaqui Impact Crater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntofagasta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtacama Desert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrater Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Impact Crater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrater Diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 350–400m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrater Age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;1 million years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpactor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron-Nickel Meteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGranite and overlying ignimbrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociated Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpact melt, glass, rock fragments and Fe-Ni ± sulphide particles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific studies support the crater dimensions, target geology, impact-melt characteristics and metallic components described above. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Collect Monturaqui Impactite?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignificance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirmed impact origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial associated with a recognised meteorite impact structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChilean locality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginates from the Monturaqui impact site in northern Chile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpact-generated material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecords extreme geological processes produced during a meteorite collision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpact melt textures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome material preserves glassy, fragmental or vesicular characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpactor interaction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome impact glass contains microscopic Fe-Ni and sulphide components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides a physical example of terrestrial rocks transformed by extraterrestrial impact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpactite or Meteorite – What is the Difference?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is material originating from an extraterrestrial body that survives its passage through Earth's atmosphere and reaches the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimpactite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is terrestrial material that has been melted, shocked, fractured or otherwise transformed during a meteorite impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonturaqui Impactite is therefore associated directly with a meteorite collision, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe impactite itself should not be sold or described as a meteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis distinction is important scientifically and forms part of the way GeoFossils separates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeteorites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpactites \u0026amp; Impact Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeoFossils sources impactites and impact-related materials through established suppliers and collectors, with locality and provenance considered an important part of specimen identification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonturaqui specimens offered within this collection are represented as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimpactite associated with the Monturaqui Impact Crater, Chile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than as fragments of the original meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelated Collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpactite \u0026amp; Impact Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpact Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtacama Impact Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTektites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeteorite Specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"monturaqui-impactite-specimen","title":"Monturaqui Impactite Specimen","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"550\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOwn an individually selected \u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eMonturaqui Impactite Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e, photographed so you can choose the exact specimen you will receive.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eEach specimen displays its own natural combination of colour, texture and fractured surfaces, making every piece unique. No two specimens are identical, providing collectors with an individual example of this recognised impactite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eSuitable for geological, meteorite and natural history collections, every specimen is supplied exactly as shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"jj33nq\" data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eChoosing Your Specimen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eEach specimen has been individually catalogued with a unique GeoFossils specimen number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1123\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1046\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecimen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1067\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e189\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1075\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e190\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1083\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e191\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1091\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e192\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1099\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e193\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1107\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e194\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1115\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e195\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1123\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e196\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eYou will receive the exact numbered specimen selected from the variant menu and shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"vr6efq\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eSpecimen Preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eThese specimens are supplied in their \u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003enatural raw condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. No polishing, stabilisation or enhancement has been carried out, preserving their original textures and natural appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"a28z65\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eWhy Choose This Specimen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"2047\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1491\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1502\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eBenefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1551\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eExact specimen supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1602\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eThe specimen shown is the one you will receive.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1627\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eRaw natural condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1689\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePreserves the specimen's original textures and appearance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1716\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eIndividually catalogued\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1779\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eEach specimen has its own GeoFossils identification number.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1810\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eRecognised impact structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1868\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSourced from the Monturaqui impact structure in Chile.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1888\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNaturally unique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1943\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eEvery specimen differs in colour, texture and form.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1964\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCollector quality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2047\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAn excellent addition to geological, meteorite and natural history collections.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gy7buy\" data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eScientific Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2354\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2087\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2102\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2145\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOfficial Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003eMonturaqui Impactite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2185\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2207\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eImpactite Specimen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2225\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2238\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eImpactite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2253\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2260\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eRaw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2273\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2281\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2293\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2334\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMonturaqui Crater, Antofagasta Region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2345\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2354\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eChile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"11kwdip\" data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003eMonturaqui Crater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eAntofagasta Region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003eChile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"156js83\" data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2650\"\u003eEach specimen has been individually photographed and catalogued, allowing you to select the exact specimen shown. The locality corresponds to the recognised Monturaqui impact structure in northern Chile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xymjcr\" data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003eHandle with care and avoid dropping onto hard surfaces. Store separately from harder minerals to help preserve the specimen's natural surface characteristics. Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth or brush if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xl633v\" data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sjpfae\" data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"3001\"\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen selected from the variant menu and shown in the images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v3kcho\" data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003eEvery specimen is naturally unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e9snnk\" data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003eNatural variations in colour, texture, shape and surface features are expected and are not considered faults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GeoFossils","offers":[{"title":"#189","offer_id":57344951189877,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"#190","offer_id":57344951222645,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"#191","offer_id":57344951255413,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"#192","offer_id":57344951288181,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"#193","offer_id":57344951320949,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"#194","offer_id":57344951353717,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"#195","offer_id":57344951386485,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"#196","offer_id":57344951419253,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1113\/8154\/files\/GeoFossils_Monturaqui_Impactite_1.png?v=1783512671"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/collections\/monturaqui-impactite.oembed","provider":"GeoFossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}