Sikhote-Alin Shrapnel 66.0g

$132.00

1 in stock

Meteorite Type: Iron, IIAB
Weight: 66.0 grams
Approximate Measurements: 47 mm x 35 mm x 17 mm
Witnessed Fall: Yes. Feb. 12, 1947, Russia.
Additional Information: Rare shrapnel fragment with natural patina

1 in stock

Categories: Iron Meteorites, Sikhote-Alin Shrapnel

Description

These meteorite specimens acquired their unique surface characteristic during flight through our own atmosphere. They are known as a shrapnel specimen; a fragment which exploded during flight, due to atmospheric pressure or collision with another meteorite.