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METEORITES PAGE 23

Updated  2 April 2008

SIKHOTE-ALIN , Russia - Witnessed Fall

This meteorite shower of 12 February 1947, in the Maritime Province, Siberia, Russia,  is considered the largest meteorite fall in historical times. Literally thousands of these specimens have appeared on the meteorite market during the past several years, and  Sikhote-Alin individuals are considered by most people to be the epitome of an iron meteorite. Sikhote-Alin is a Coarsest Octahedrite, IIB. Offered here are many well prepared partial and full slices, as well as a couple of end cuts from this fall. All specimens pictured show the classic large crystalline structure of a Coarsest Octahedrite. In some specimens only one or two crystals exist. Some have great inclusions, both iron sulfides and chromate. You will be pleased with the quality of these specimens.

72 grams, SOLD

15.0 grams, SOLD

16 grams with inclusions, SOLD

18 grams, SOLD

41 grams, SOLD

The three scans to the left show a nice shrapnel piece, weighing 203 grams, which has been cut to reveal the coarse octahedrite crystal structure. I have had this piece for many years in my Sikhote-Alin display but have obtained a larger example; therefore, this specimen is for sale at $$200.00.

COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS    RESTOCKED - LIMITED SUPPLY AVAILABLE

Here is the perfect item to accompany your Sikhote-Alin meteorite display, a set of 4 mint condition, unused, Russian stamps issued in 1957 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of that famous fall. Housed in a Riker mount, these highly desirable sets are $50.00 each. I was fortunate in finding a partial plate of these stamps but quantities of these sets is quite limited.

Also available are single stamp and 2 stamp sets housed in Riker mounts. The single stamp sets are priced at $16.00 each and the 2 stamp sets are priced at $28.00 each. Quantities are limited.