Iron, coarse octahedrite – IIAB; Maritime Territory, Siberia, Russia (46°9' N, 134°39' E)

The elongsated asymmetric body is the quintessence of an iron meteorite. Regmaglypts (the thumbprint-like indentations produced during the meteorite’s fiery plunge through the upper atmosphere) are much in evidence, draped in an antique gun metal patina. Supported on custom stand.

3³⁄₄ x 1¹⁄₄ x 1¹⁄₂in (9.5 x 3 x 4cm.)
242g.

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