Lot 841
Large Shrapnel-Type Sikhote-Alin Iron-Nickel Meteorite. This large 5 x 3 1/2", 3 3/4 lb. Sikhote-Alin iron-nicket meteorite is a very attractive example of the shrapnel type. It has some very sharp edges on the top to indicate what a tremendous explosion occurred when this very large meteorite entered the earth's atmosphere in 1947. Some shrapnel-type meteorites were found deeply imbedded in trees in the forest where they came down. The bottom of this meteorite shows several of the sheer planes that were literally ripped apart. It nicely stands on this base with the extremely sharp peak at the top. There also is a sharp "bottle cap opener" shaped impression that probably could be used to open a bottle cap. That would make this iron-nicket meteorite a 4.55 billion-year-old bottle opener. This is an excellent example of a meteorite from the asteroid belt. Add $20 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $650 - 900.
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| Realized $920 |
