Is It Legal To Own a Meteorite: How to Start Your Outer Space Collection!
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Meteorites are some of the rarest geological specimens to be found on Earth. These highly sought after collectibles offer us perspective on our small presence in an ever-expanding universe: they inspire us and help us see our place among the stars. Of course, since these stones are not of our world, purchasing them can sometimes be a confusing process. Is it legal to own a meteorite? In short, yes! Read on for help starting your cosmic collection!
It is absolutely legal to own a meteorite. As long as you are purchasing from a reliable source that verifies the authenticity of the meteorites, buying a meteorite is like buying any other collectible! Like all specimens available from Mini Museum, our meteorites are only sourced from thoroughly vetted vendors and are 100% guaranteed to be authentic. Read more about authenticity here.
There are many different kinds of meteorites available for purchase at Mini Museum! We have specimens from the Lunar Highlands, the core of the Sikhote Alin meteorite (one of the largest meteorites in history), even pendants with pallasitic crystals formed in the depths of space. The possibilities are endless!
Interested in owning your own meteorite? Visit our meteorites page here!
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