This is a RARE METEORITE found in 1576 in Gran Chaco, Gualamba, Chaco ARGENTINA.

This meteorite was made into a rare pendant necklace and stung with Black Jade accented by Hematite and Black Onyx beads, sterling silver spacer beads and clasp. This necklace is 20" inches long.

The mineral composition of the meteorite is:
Type - Iron
Octahedrite, coarse (3.0mm) with silicate inclusion (IA)
Analysis of metal 6.62% Ni.,
90. Oppm. Ga., 392 ppm. Ge., 3.2ppm Ir.
A mass of 18 tons was found at a depth of 5 meters in crator 10.
The meteorite is rarer than diamonds. It originates in outer space, from the heads of comets, asteroid belts, Mars and from the Moon. It is given to the people of Earth to use as they may. It is recognized as a gift from other worlds. The qualities attributed to meteorite are as follows: The meteorite represents the energy of other worlds and allows for access of this energy by the user. Ancient civilizations of China considered the meteorite to be a sacred stone from the heavens. Meteorite is used for balancing and aligning the bodies, within themselves, and synthesizes the alignment between the bodies. It enhances communication on this plane and can provide information stored within, concerning other-worldly (spacial) aspects relevant to ones needs. It further symbolizes the aptitude and the strength required for endurance. Provides introspection to the thoughts of enlightened beings and promotes the synthesis of this physical reality with the evolution of the total structure of "all that is"... Assists on in understanding the physical body such that the body becomes on with the spirit and, hence, acts to disallow malfunctioning on the higher levels.

Hematite is known as a "stone for the mind". It brings mental organization and is very grounding and calming. It helps with original thinking, logical thinking, and mathematics. It decreases negativity and can help balance the body/mind/spirit. Physically it has been used to keep the body cool, to decrease blood disorders, nervous problems and insomnia, as well as align the spine and mend broken bones. Hematite is associated with the root (base) chakra. Hematite is good at grounding out excess energy and acting as a stabilizing force.

Jade is a stone of the heart. As such it is related to the heart chakra and has a beneficial effect on all heart chakra related issues. So, of course, it can attract and enhance love of all kinds. It is also a stone of fidelity and generosity. It is also considered to be good for the physical heart and for emotional balance and stability. Jade is also very helpful as a stone of abundance. Physically, jade is used to heal lung problems, kidney problems, immune system weakness, PTSD, and nervous system overwork.

Onyx is associated primarily with the root chakra. It assists with challenges in life, especially those caused by a drain of energy. It prevents the draining away of personal energy and can be used for protection from such. It also helps with grounding and controlling or eliminating excess or unwanted energies. It has been used for wound healing, childbirth and to increase stamina and self-control. Black onyx and red onyx are associated with the base (root, first) chakra. (via etsy.com)