Sikhote-Alin Meteorite "Shrapnel" Iron, IIAB Maritime Territory, Siberia,...
Sikhote-Alin Meteorite "Shrapnel" Iron, IIAB Maritime Territory, Siberia, Russia - (46°09'36"N, 134° 39'12"E) Witnessed Fall: 12 February 1947 10:30 am local time This mass of fused metal exhibits a dynamic quality, and, clearly, was the result of severe circumstances during its formation. The metallic spire evidences a layered growth and has an interesting flattened face seemingly a sort of contact or attachment point. This sample of "shrapnel" from the Sikhote-Alin bolide, with pure metallic coloration and sharp edges, is solid and striking, weighing a healthy 590 grams. This is a clean and visually stunning example that is well suited to be a display specimen in any collection. Overall Measurements: 4.98 x 1.77 x 1.51 inches (12.65 x 4.50 x 3.84 cm), weighs 590 grams [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]
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Sikhote-Alin Meteorite "Shrapnel" Iron, IIAB Maritime Territory, Siberia, Russia - (46°09'36"N, 134° 39'12"E) Witnessed Fall: 12 February 1947 10:30 am local time This mass of fused metal exhibits a dynamic quality, and, clearly, was the result of severe circumstances during its formation. The metallic spire evidences a layered growth and has an interesting flattened face seemingly a sort of contact or attachment point. This sample of "shrapnel" from the Sikhote-Alin bolide, with pure metallic coloration and sharp edges, is solid and striking, weighing a healthy 590 grams. This is a clean and visually stunning example that is well suited to be a display specimen in any collection. Overall Measurements: 4.98 x 1.77 x 1.51 inches (12.65 x 4.50 x 3.84 cm), weighs 590 grams [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]
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