Lot 652
Tatahouine Vesta Meteorite 14.3 Grams. The moon, Mars and Vesta are the only planetary bodies in our solar system where we can positively identify meteorites that originated from their surface. Vesta is a very large asteroid with a diameter of over 326 miles. A gigantic impact crater at its South Pole is the source of all Vesta meteorites. Tatahouine was named for the city nearest its fall in 1937, Tatahouine, Tunisia. (For Star Wars fans, Tatahouine is famous for being the name of Luke Skywalker's home planet.) The meteorite Tatahouine, called a Diogenite, comes from deep inside the huge impact crater. This 14.3 gram end cut is 23 x 14 x 14 mm, polished on one side and with its natural surface on the other. It is a lovely green and very large for a Tatahouine, most of which are less than 3 grams. High olivine content and virtually a virgin rock from Vesta. Its green color with black shock lines make it instantly recognizable. Estimate $1,250 - 1,500
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