Lot 98
Sikhote-Alin Shrapnel – Complete Specimen
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Sikhote-Alin Shrapnel – Complete Specimen
Coarse Octahedrite IIAB
Maritime Territory
Siberia, Russia
This witnessed fall meteorite exemplifies the sharp edges indicative of torn metal and the fragmentation associated with a large explosion during atmospheric entry. Actually, the Sikhote-Alin meteorite broke up twice during its fall to Earth. Shrapnel pieces, such as this, were the result of the second atmospheric explosion which dotted the landscape with thousands of meteorite specimens. Sikhote-Alin meteorites are considered among the most stable of the all the iron meteorites and are known as some of the most aesthetically beautiful with sharp edges, convex and concave shapes and jet black surfaces. This piece is in "as-collected" condition that was originally found during a meteorite hunting expedition in the early 1980s. Weighing 13.5 grams and measuring 50 x 56 x 15mm (1.97 x 2.2 x 0.59 in)
Maritime Territory
Siberia, Russia
This witnessed fall meteorite exemplifies the sharp edges indicative of torn metal and the fragmentation associated with a large explosion during atmospheric entry. Actually, the Sikhote-Alin meteorite broke up twice during its fall to Earth. Shrapnel pieces, such as this, were the result of the second atmospheric explosion which dotted the landscape with thousands of meteorite specimens. Sikhote-Alin meteorites are considered among the most stable of the all the iron meteorites and are known as some of the most aesthetically beautiful with sharp edges, convex and concave shapes and jet black surfaces. This piece is in "as-collected" condition that was originally found during a meteorite hunting expedition in the early 1980s. Weighing 13.5 grams and measuring 50 x 56 x 15mm (1.97 x 2.2 x 0.59 in)
Saleroom notices
Please note there is a catalog correction regarding the weight: the meteorite weighs 153.1 grams and not 13.5 grams.
