ID 926999
Lot 2 | COMPLETE SIKHOTE-ALIN METEORITE WITH CRYSTALLINE CLEAVAGE
Valeur estimée
$ 1 200 – 1 800
This meteorite is blanketed with vibrant peaks, folds and scores of regmaglypts (the thumbprint-like indentations produced during the meteorite’s fiery plunge through the upper atmosphere). The flat facing seen indicates where this meteorite ripped apart from another mass along crystalline planes. A single deep socket almost penetrates the entire mass. This is the quintessence of what a fresh iron meteorite looks like. With a charcoal-to-gunmetal patina, this is an engaging example of an extraordinary event: one of the biggest meteorite showers in modern times. Accompanied by a magnetic armature which permits the orientation of this meteorite however you desire.
Christie's would like to thank Dr. Alan E. Rubin at the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles for his assistance in preparing this catalogue.
79 x 39 x 41mm (3 x 1.5 x 1.66 in.) and 211.7 grams (0.5 lbs)
| Style artistique: | Esthétisme |
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| Catégorie: | Météorite |
| Style artistique: | Esthétisme |
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| Catégorie: | Météorite |
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