Lot 24
Lot 24
ORIENTED CARBONACEOUS TARDA METEORITE

Carbonaceous chondrite – C2, ungrouped; Tarda, Morocco  (31° 49' 35"N,  4° 40' 46"W)

Price Realised GBP 4,032
Estimate
GBP 8,000 - GBP 12,000
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ORIENTED CARBONACEOUS TARDA METEORITE

Carbonaceous chondrite – C2, ungrouped; Tarda, Morocco  (31° 49' 35"N,  4° 40' 46"W)

Price Realised GBP 4,032
Price Realised GBP 4,032
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This meteorite is blanketed in pristine fusion crust and is oriented (it did not spin and tumble during its descent through the Earth’s atmosphere, but largely maintained the same axis of orientation). Ablation lipping, a telltale sign of orientation, is readily evident. Now offered is an exceptional specimen from a scientifically notable and recent meteorite shower, containing early granules that have remained unchanged since the dawn of the Solar System.

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.
35 mm x 35 mm x 20 mm
27.62g.
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This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
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