Meteorites
Browse our collection of extraordinary meteorites at Fossils UK that are ethically sourced and hand-selected directly from finders, collectors, and dig sites. Our collection features rare meteorites, including fragments and slices of the Muonionalusta meteorite that impacted Northern Scandinavia about 1 million years BCE, as well as Diogenites ethically sourced from Tunisia. Discover the World’s Most Famous Meteorites to see other iconic finds from around the globe. Consider Lunar and Mars meteorites for your collection or as an interesting desk tidy in your study. If you’re interested in meteorites but have a strict budget, consider our under £40 range. New to meteorites? Check our guide on How to Identify a Meteorite before adding to your collection.
Meteorites come in many forms, each just as fascinating as the last. In our collection at Fossils UK, we boast incredible, ethically sourced meteorites hand-selected directly from finders, collectors, and dig sites. Easily recognisable iron meteorites feature alongside stony meteorites, tektites and impactites, pieces of Earth that have been melted or modified by impacts of meteorites.
Understanding meteorite types
When browsing meteorites for sale online, it’s important to know what exactly to look out for and which meteorites you need for your collection.
-
Iron: Perhaps the most recognisable meteorite type, iron meteorites are often seen in displays or scientific settings despite making up only a very small percentage of the world’s total meteorites. They are made of a completely metallic core.
-
Stony: Stony meteorites make up the majority of the Earth’s total meteorites and are made almost entirely of silicate minerals. Chondrites and achondrites are the two key categories of stony meteorites.
-
Pallasite: Also known as stony-iron meteorites, pallasites are incredibly rare and often very visually appealing. They are likely formed when olivine-rich asteroid mantles mix with the metallic core.
Learn more about the Different Types of Meteorites in our detailed guide.
Where are meteorites found?
All kinds of meteorites can land anywhere on the Earth, from the Galapagos Islands to the Pacific Ocean and even your backyard. Despite this, there are a few places where meteorites are most visible and easier to spot. Desolate, dry areas make meteorites easy to spot, as plants rarely grow to cover them, and rain has little effect.
Antarctica, the northwestern desert of Africa, and the American Southwest are three prime locations for meteorite spotting due to the vast, dry lands that cover these regions. For tips on skywatching, see our 2025/26 Meteor Shower Guide.