Mineralogy

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The Meteorites exhibition, now open at the Museum. Photo: J. Knight.

Fascinating Meteorites With Clues To Understanding Our Solar System

Artist’s rendering of the space collision 466 million years ago that gave rise to many of the meteorites falling today.
Image © Don Davis, Southwest Research Institute.

Today's Rare Meteorites Were Once Common

North entrance to the Field Museum

We Are All Stardust

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Meteorites

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