Chinga Meteorite – Complete Individual
Chinga Meteorite – Complete Individual
Ataxite
Chinga River, Tuva, Russia
Chinga was discovered in 1913 by gold diggers in Tuva, near the Chinga River, after which it is named. Subsequently, thirty pieces of the meteorite were sent to the Russian Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg for study. The chemical composition of Chinga is 82.8% iron and 16.6% nickel, with the remainder being primarily cobalt and phosphorus. Chinga is known for its bright patina produced by its uniquely high nickel content. Offered on a custom metal stand. Weighing 1040 grams; Measuring 5 x 3 x 1 1/2in
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Chinga Meteorite – Complete Individual
Ataxite
Chinga River, Tuva, Russia
Chinga was discovered in 1913 by gold diggers in Tuva, near the Chinga River, after which it is named. Subsequently, thirty pieces of the meteorite were sent to the Russian Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg for study. The chemical composition of Chinga is 82.8% iron and 16.6% nickel, with the remainder being primarily cobalt and phosphorus. Chinga is known for its bright patina produced by its uniquely high nickel content. Offered on a custom metal stand. Weighing 1040 grams; Measuring 5 x 3 x 1 1/2in
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