Seymchan Meteorite Slice Pallasite, PMG Magadanskaya oblast', Russia -...
Seymchan Meteorite Slice Pallasite, PMG Magadanskaya oblast', Russia - (62° 54'N, 152° 26'E) Found: June 1967 A "meteorite's meteorite" to be sure, if ever there was such a thing, this massive and expansive center-cut slab measures just shy of an immense 27 inches (69 cm) across and weighs nearly a hefty 20 kilograms (44 pounds). This ginormous metallic slice represents one of four such slabs from a large piece weighing approximately 115 kilograms (250 pounds) purchased back in 2010 and then cut into the quartet of magnificent slices by the leading expert in the field, Marlin Cilz at the Montana Meteorite Laboratory, well-known for exceptional work in the world of meteorites. One huge Seymchan Meteorite, the iconic Pallasite from Russia that was found in 1967, the example exhibits characteristics of a "transitional" slab with primary metallic (Siderite) composition over the majority of the two sizable and smooth surfaces and a smattering of Olivine crystals near the edge margin of the giant offering. A prominent Widmanstätten pattern is readily visible over both colossal surface areas and features an attractive contrast of lighter silver and darker gray colors. Confirming the level of museum-quality easily attributed to this superb specimen, the remaining slices referenced above are presently controlled by the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto, Canada, so such an example is truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity in terms of acquisition potential. This is, unquestionably, a superior representation of the renowned Stony-Iron coarse octahedrite. Measurements: 26.77 x 13.58 x 0.59 inches (68.00 x 34.50 x 1.50 cm), weighs 19.8 kilograms (43.6 pounds) HID09710052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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Seymchan Meteorite Slice Pallasite, PMG Magadanskaya oblast', Russia - (62° 54'N, 152° 26'E) Found: June 1967 A "meteorite's meteorite" to be sure, if ever there was such a thing, this massive and expansive center-cut slab measures just shy of an immense 27 inches (69 cm) across and weighs nearly a hefty 20 kilograms (44 pounds). This ginormous metallic slice represents one of four such slabs from a large piece weighing approximately 115 kilograms (250 pounds) purchased back in 2010 and then cut into the quartet of magnificent slices by the leading expert in the field, Marlin Cilz at the Montana Meteorite Laboratory, well-known for exceptional work in the world of meteorites. One huge Seymchan Meteorite, the iconic Pallasite from Russia that was found in 1967, the example exhibits characteristics of a "transitional" slab with primary metallic (Siderite) composition over the majority of the two sizable and smooth surfaces and a smattering of Olivine crystals near the edge margin of the giant offering. A prominent Widmanstätten pattern is readily visible over both colossal surface areas and features an attractive contrast of lighter silver and darker gray colors. Confirming the level of museum-quality easily attributed to this superb specimen, the remaining slices referenced above are presently controlled by the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto, Canada, so such an example is truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity in terms of acquisition potential. This is, unquestionably, a superior representation of the renowned Stony-Iron coarse octahedrite. Measurements: 26.77 x 13.58 x 0.59 inches (68.00 x 34.50 x 1.50 cm), weighs 19.8 kilograms (43.6 pounds) HID09710052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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