Lot 807
Meteorite 20.9 pound Campo Del Cielo. This large 9½ x 7 x 2", 20.9 pound Campo del Cielo iron-nickel meteorite fell to the earth over 4,000 years ago in mountainous region of Gran Chaco, Argentina, 500 miles north-northwest of Buenos Aries, in one of the largest and undoubtedly most dramatic falls in the last 10,000 years. Meteorites from this fall were scattered over hundreds of square miles of inaccessible terrain. This quintessential large meteorite has several medium to large regmaglypts and looks much larger than it actually is because of its large surface area. It was recovered from the mountainous new Campo sight that yields meteorites with the best shape and surface quality. Most of the large meteorites have been recovered from this field and are becoming quite difficult to locate. This large esthetic Campo del Cielo looks like what most people think of when they visualize a meteorite and is sold with a metal stand for display. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000
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