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Genuine Natural Sikhote-Alin Meteorite on Metal Stand (6.5 lbs)
$ 16,500.00
SKU SAM11
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
Size: 5 x 4 x 8 inch
Weight: 6.5 lbs