Lot 654
Oriented Silhote-Alin Meteorite With Regmaglypts, 263.5 Grams. This good size, 31/8 x 1.5 x .75 inch, 263.5gram Sikhote-Alin iron- nickel meteorite is oriented with regmaglypts, small crater-like impressions that formed by ablation of Troilite when the meteorite was streaking through the sky at high temperature, and a number of geometric layers and somewhat sharp corners, resulting from the explosive breakup in the atmosphere. It is even oriented with delicate flow lines, flowing mostly in one direction and creating lips on some of the sharp edges. Having fallen on Feb. 12, 1947 in Siberia, Sikhote-Alin iron-nickel meteorites are the best preserved of all known iron-nickel meteorite. Displayed on a magnetic stand. Estimate $800 - 1,000
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