Genuine Sikhote-Alin Meteorite in Display Box
$ 49.00
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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
*Stock photo shown, weight/shape may slightly vary.
Approx. Weight: 6 grams, Approx. Size: .75 x .25 x .5 inches