Lot 1457
Seymchan Pallasite Meteorite. Two meteorites weighing 323 Kg were found in 1967 in Seymchan, a Magadan district in far eastern Russia. Originally, Seymchan was believed to be just an iron-nickel meteorite, but just recently olivine crystals were found in some of the specimens which makes it a far rarer Pallasite. This huge 9.5 x 8.5 inch, 10.75 pound section has been polished and etched on one side to display the lovely and distinctive Widmanstatten pattern found on a Seymchan as well as a few olivine crystals that distinguish it as a Pallasite. Only the rare Glorietta Mountain Pallasite shares a similar pattern and presence of olivine crystals. This is a museum size and quality section of a huge iron-nickel meteorite that has its original fusion crust on three sides. Pallasites normally sell for $10 a gram or more.
Add $30.00 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
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