Registry: MT050-55 Mineral Name : Tahoka Source: Lynn County, Texas Mineral Size: Several pieces Sale Price: $5.00 a gram Description:
One mass of 7.7kilos was found by a farmer 4 miles east of Tahoka in 1994, and he kept it in his wife's garden until her death. It was then positively identified as a meteorite, and used as a doorstop.
For a complete report on the discovery and some pictures, go to: Texas Discoveries.
Classified as an Ordinary Chondrite L5.
Several slices and part-slices, large and small, are now available.