Lot 1644
28 Pound Sikhote-Alin Meteorite. Extremely large 12 x 7 x 3 inch iron-nickel shrapnel type shows many features of the huge explosions that took place high above Siberia's Sikhote-Alin mountains on Feb. 12, 1947, the impacts of which tore the meteorite into thousands of smaller pieces. The first explosion was much higher in the atmosphere and its meteorites exhibit regmaglypts (thumbprints) from melting for a longer time, while meteorites from the closer second explosion show sharp edges as there was not enough time to form regmaglypts. The freshness of these meteorites make them the most popular of the iron-nickel variety, with outstanding surface detail and fusion crust. This huge specimen shows many signs of the explosive shearing force with many sharp edges and a distinctive and attractive gun metal color. Its size is unusual as most Sikhote-Alin meteorites weigh less than a pound. One of this size and weight is unlikely to be found in any museum outside of Russia.
Add $45.00 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500.
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| Realized $2,875 |
