METEORITES
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Updated 29 December 2011
SIKHOTE-ALIN, Russia - Witnessed
Fall
The meteorite shower of 12 February 1947, in
the Maritime Province, Maritime Province, Siberia, Russia, is
considered the largest single 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 several
examples (both individuals and shrapnel) of this fall. You will be pleased with the quality of these specimens.
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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 obtained a larger example; therefore, this specimen is
for sale for $200.00. |
177.5 grams individual, good regmaglypts,
$532.50 |
198.5 grams individual, natural hole, good
regmaglypts, $1200,00 |
246.7 grams, individual, good regmaglypts, $740.00 |
464.3 grams, shrapnel, nice configuration, $325.00 |
450 grams thick slice, coated, $295.00 |
206 grams, shrapnel, $155.00 |
COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS SOLD
OUT
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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. |
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