AN ORIENTED STONE METEORITE, NWA 869

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25.10.2022 14:00UTC +01:00
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CHRISTIE'S
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United Kingdom, London
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ID 832614
Lot 148 | AN ORIENTED STONE METEORITE, NWA 869
The front face displays a parabolic curve, formed during entry into the atmopshere, and is covered in fusion crust. Regmaglypts (aerodynamic flight marks) are embossed into the top side of this palm-sized specimen. This meteorite broke at a very high altitude as secondary fusion crust on the meteorite’s bottom surface is in evidence.
5 x 43/4 x 11/2in. (13 x 12 x 4.0 cm.)
937g.
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