Meteoric iron facts for kids

Meteoric iron is iron that comes from meteorites. Most meteorites are made of iron and nickel.

Meteors were the only source of iron before smelting was invented. Meteoric iron can be found all over the world, like in Ancient Egypt and Greece.

Images for kids

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  A lance made from a narwhal tusk with an iron head made from the Cape York meteorite.

See also

In Spanish: Hierro meteórico para niños