Lot 633
690 Gram Nantan Iron-Nickel Meteorite. The Nantan Iron-Nickel meteorite is one of the earliest meteorites that was an observed fall. It was recorded that it fell May 11, 1516 in the Nantan County of Guangxi Province of China. The meteorite fall was described as "stars falling from the northeast direction, five to six fold long, waving like snakes and dragons". It is a seldom offered meteorite composed of 92.35% iron and 6.96% nickel. This unusual 4 X 3 1/2 inch 690 gram meteorite has a dome shape with a central peak tapering down to flat edges. Estimated Value $200 - UP
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