Lot 877
Sikhote-Alin Transitional Type Meteorite. This large 3 x 1¾x ¾ inch, 263.4 grams Sikhote-Alin iron nickel meteorite is an interesting transitional specimen that has some characteristics of the shrapnel type with sharp edges and flow lines plus some shallow regmaglypts that were not fully developed at impact. The large meteorite body broke up twice during its fall to earth with only the higher breakup creating the meteorites with the regmaglypts, the lower breakup creating the shrapnel type meteorites. Having fallen on Feb. 12, 1947 in Siberia, Sikhote-Alin iron-nickel meteorites are the best preserved of all known iron-nickel meteorites and in great demand. Estimate Value $600 - UP
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| Realized $660 |
