Lot 20
Lot 20
A Partial Slice of Imilac Meteorite

DISCOVERED IN THE ATACAMA DESERT, CHILE, 1822; MODERN CUTTING

Price Realised USD 6,875
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USD 1,500 - USD 2,500
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A Partial Slice of Imilac Meteorite

DISCOVERED IN THE ATACAMA DESERT, CHILE, 1822; MODERN CUTTING

Price Realised USD 6,875
Price Realised USD 6,875
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A Partial Slice of Imilac Meteorite
Discovered in the Atacama Desert, Chile, 1822; modern cutting
Featuring one edge of crust and packed with translucent olivine crystals in a gleaming metallic matrix, this specimen of Imilac was cut from the main mass, the largest specimen associated with the Imilac event.
3¼ x 2¼ in. (8.1 x 5.9 cm.)
55g

Provenance
Maine Mineral and Gem Museum

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