Genuine Natural Sikhote-Alin Meteorite from Russia (94.8 grams)
$ 1,100.00
SKU SAM43
An iron meteorite fell on the Sikhote-Alin Mountains, in southeastern Russia, in 1947. Though large iron meteorite falls had been witnessed previously and fragments recovered, never before in recorded history had a fall of this magnitude been observed. An estimated 70 tonnes (metric tons) of material survived the fiery passage through the atmosphere and reached the Earth.
Class: Iron, Coarsest octahedrite (IIB)
From: Sikhote-Alin Mountains, Eastern Siberia, Russia
Weight: 94.8 grams, Size: 2 x 1 x 1.25 inches