Rare Rumuruti (R3) meteorite shown in a glass display box, exhibiting breccia and visible chondrules
Rare Rumuruti (R3) Meteorite in Glass Display Box
Rare Rumuruti (R3) Meteorite in Glass Display Box
Rare Rumuruti (R3) Meteorite in Glass Display Box
Rare Rumuruti (R3) Meteorite in Glass Display Box

Vendor:Astro Gallery of Gems

Rare Rumuruti (R3) Meteorite in Glass Display Box

$99.99

Discover a rare fragment of the cosmos with the Rumuruti (R3) meteorite, presented in a minimalist glass display box that measures 6 by 8 inches. This specimen displays breccia embedded in a fine-grained matrix with distinct chondrules visible across its surface. Its unique formation under highly oxidizing conditions distinguishes it from ordinary chondrites, making it a notable addition for collectors and enthusiasts.

  • Weighs 127.9 grams inclusive of the display box
  • Features breccia and distinct chondrules
  • Encased in a clean, transparent glass display for unobstructed viewing
  • Dimensions: 6 x 8 inches (with the box)
  • Specimens are similar to the stock photos shown

Scientific Rarity in Display

Exact Details and Fit

Cosmic Origin

Meteorite Specifics

Type
Rumuruti (R3) chondrite
Weight
127.9 grams
Display Box
Glass
Dimensions (with box)
6 x 8 inches
Formation
Highly oxidizing conditions
Distinctive Features
Breccia and visible chondrules
Origin Site
Near Tanezrouft Plateau, Sahara Desert, Algeria

What arrives

Single Rumuruti (R3) meteorite specimen in glass display box

Display and Weight

Dimensions and Handling

Place on a stable surface or shelf where the glass case can be viewed without obstruction.

Delivery and Returns

Shipping and Returns

Shipping Details

Shipping details vary; check checkout for rate and estimate.

Return Policy

Return and warranty details are unspecified; consult checkout or customer service for terms.
Rare Rumuruti (R3) meteorite shown in a glass display box, exhibiting breccia and visible chondrules

A quiet fragment of the cosmos

A rare Rumuruti (R3) chondrite, seated within a glass display box—small, dark, and textured against a deep field, like a lone star held at arm’s length.

Origin story

Sand, night, and a brief blaze

R3, uncommon and seen

Rooms filled with objects can still feel rootless. The Rare Rumuruti (R3) Meteorite in Glass Display Box brings a point of focus with real provenance: a chondrite discovered near Algeria’s Tanezrouft Plateau, where desert and sky meet. Its breccia and visible chondrules speak in quiet textures, not noise. The included display presents the specimen without fuss, ready for a shelf, studio table, or book stack.

What changes in the room

This R3 type formed under highly oxidizing conditions and contains little to no free metallic iron—details that make it scientifically significant and genuinely rare. You’re not looking at an imitation of space, but a witnessed family of meteorites with a recorded history dating back to 1934. The piece invites slow conversation and a steady gaze, turning minutes into a small ritual of looking.

For the collector at home

Someone who keeps a pared-back shelf and wants one true artifact to anchor it—curious, design-minded, and patient with details.

Place and presence

Set the glass box on a console or desk where natural light can graze the specimen and the label remains readable.
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Mineral Provenance

Astro Gallery of Gems

Family-owned since 1961, Astro Gallery of Gems began with Julio Tanjeloff’s conviction that exceptional mineral specimens belonged in homes as well as collections. The Fifth Avenue gallery in New York became a destination for collectors, designers, museums and people discovering gems and minerals for the first time. Astro specializes in fine minerals, gems, fossils, crystals, natural-history objects and rare jewelry—offerings that range from approachable specimens to large collector pieces. The gallery combines collecting, education, curation and natural history to help buyers select pieces chosen for color, formation, texture and visual presence. Compare listed dimensions, origin details and natural variations to find a specimen worth keeping in view.
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What to Know Before You Own

FAQs

What exactly is included?
A Rumuruti (R3) chondrite specimen housed in a glass display box with descriptive labeling; the photographed piece is a stock image and a similar specimen will be sent.
How big is the display?
It measures approximately 6 x 8 inches, with a combined weight of 127.9 grams.
Where was this meteorite discovered?
Near the Tanezrouft Plateau in Algeria’s Sahara Desert.
Why is an R3 Rumuruti meteorite considered rare?
R3 Rumuruti chondrites formed under highly oxidizing conditions and contain little to no free metallic iron, making them uncommon and scientifically notable.
Will my specimen look exactly like the photo?
Not exactly—each piece is natural and unique; you will receive a similar specimen to the stock photo shown.