Origin: Mined in Minas Gerais

Sodalite is usually found in the massive form

While each mineral is interesting on its own

the United States (especially in the Pacific Northwest)

Rutile and hematite are both minerals that can form beautiful crystals

Kansas State University KSU Meteorite | 0.156 Grams | Part Slice | H4 Chondrite | Manhattan, Kansas, USA Cats Eye Origin: Mined in Minas GeraisThis meteorite came from the Elbert King meteorite collection. Labeled as "UNDOCUMENTED" and side noted, "#2". The stone was first recognized as a meteorite by KSU geologist Doug Brookins at the university in Manhattan, Kansas. The meteorite was "discovered" on the desk of a university secretary where it was being used as a paper weight. A fitting job for any meteorite. The original find date is unknown. Elbert King acquired the aerolite from Brookins