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A Sikhote-Alin Meteorite from the Largest Meteorite Shower in Human History
Fell to Earth in Siberia, Russia in 1947
this is a fine representation originating from the largest meteorite shower since the dawn of civilization—the Sikhote Alin event of February 12, 1947. The sample has a variegated platinum-hued patina. The specimen is draped in regmaglypts (indentations produced during the meteorite’s fiery plunge through the atmosphere).
3¾ x 2 x ¾in. (8.2 x 4.9 x 2.2cm.)
214.1g.
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