description Vaca Muerta Overview
Vaca Muerta is a mesosiderite meteorite discovered in the Atacama Desert of Chile in the nineteenth century. Mesosiderites are stony-iron meteorites made from brecciated silicate rock mixed with iron-nickel metal, evidence of impact-driven disruption and reassembly on a differentiated asteroid. Thousands of kilograms of Vaca Muerta material have been recovered from a broad strewn field, including weathered masses and scattered fragments.
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Vaca Muerta ranks #71 of 213 in the Meteorite ranking, behind Springwater, ahead of Brenham.
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How good is Vaca Muerta?
Vaca Muerta scores 8.20/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Meteorite category. Very large mesosiderite find, significant rare-class material, strong specialist importance.
What are the best alternatives to Vaca Muerta?
See our alternatives page for Vaca Muerta for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Allende, Murchison, Hoba.
How does Vaca Muerta compare to Allende?
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Is Vaca Muerta worth it in 2026?
With a score of 8.20/10, Vaca Muerta is highly rated in Meteorite. See all Meteorite ranked.
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