Aesthetic Sikhote-Alin Meteorite
Aesthetic Sikhote-Alin Meteorite
Iron, Coarse Octahedrite, IIAB
Sikhote-Alin Mountains, Maritime Province, Russia
An aesthetically pleasing example of the Sikhote-Alin meteorite, which impacted Earth after several exceptionally violent explosions in the atmosphere, on February 10, 1947. This shrapnel-type piece is from a large individual portion of Sikhote-Alin which broke up during entry through the Earth's atmosphere. It displays classic gunmetal-to-platinum patina and distressed metallic surfaces. Offered on a custom metal stand. Weighing 2283 grams; Measuring 5 ¼ x 5 x 2 1/2in
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Aesthetic Sikhote-Alin Meteorite
Iron, Coarse Octahedrite, IIAB
Sikhote-Alin Mountains, Maritime Province, Russia
An aesthetically pleasing example of the Sikhote-Alin meteorite, which impacted Earth after several exceptionally violent explosions in the atmosphere, on February 10, 1947. This shrapnel-type piece is from a large individual portion of Sikhote-Alin which broke up during entry through the Earth's atmosphere. It displays classic gunmetal-to-platinum patina and distressed metallic surfaces. Offered on a custom metal stand. Weighing 2283 grams; Measuring 5 ¼ x 5 x 2 1/2in
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