Galactic Stone Archive

Summary - this brief article explains what a meteorite is, where they come from, the major types of meteorites, and how to collect them.It was by chance that I acquired my first meteorite. It was arou … read more

A Glossary of Meteorite-related Terms used on this Website :This glossary is for the most-commonly used terms in meteorite collecting, and is not intended to cover all words and scientific terms used … read more

This article is directed at the silent newbie or befuddled beginner who is sorting through the confusing groups of meteorite types and trying to find their way around the world of space rocks.Many new … read more

Before we begin, I want to give a little background on my own cutting, so this will give some context to the tips and pointers I am going to offer below.I use a Lortone Rock Rascal 6-inch lapidary saw … read more

A lunar meteorite is a piece of the Moon. In the purest sense of the word, it is a "Moon Rock". But, when most people hear the phrase "Moon Rock", they automatically think of rock samples brought back … read more