Stony Meteorites
Our extensive collection of beautiful stony meteorites at Fossils UK offers an incredible insight into one of the universe’s most thought-provoking scientific theories. Panspermia is the theory that life exists throughout the universe, not just on Earth, distributed by many vessels, including meteorites. Many believe that stony meteorites are examples of panspermia evidence, and our range features variants, including chondrites and Winchcombe. All stony meteorites in our range are ethically sourced and hand-selected directly from finders, collectors, and dig sites.
Panspermia has been a theory of contention since it was coined in 1908 by Swedish scientist Svante Arrhenius, although the main body of the theory itself dates back further. While the theory has plenty of supporters and critics alike, all can agree that stony meteorites are fascinating to study and analyse. Our collection features fragments that are an incredible buy for any natural history buff or budding theorist.
What are stony meteorites?
Stony meteorites stand head and shoulders above other meteorites as the most common. Roughly 95% of all observed meteorite falls are stony meteorites composed of silicate materials. The interesting appearance and assumed age of stony meteorites make them very attractive to collectors and other parties, with some groups often hunting specific types of stony meteorites to add to their ever-growing collections. Browse our collection and find breathtaking items and learn more about their discovery.