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Genuine Sikhote-Alin Meteorite on Acrylic Stand (87.7 grams)
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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
Size: 2 x 1.25 x .75 inch
Weight: 87.7 grams
- Dimensions:Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Width: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:21st Century
- Production Type:New & Custom(One of a Kind)
- Estimated Production Time:Available Now
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
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