Lot 1745
Polished and Etched Campo del Ciel Sphere - 6¼ Inches. Etched iron-nickel meteorite spheres are highly sought after by both meteorite collectors and collectors of mineral spheres. This 6¼ inch, 477 gram Campo del Cielo sphere looks like a strange planet with light and dark patterns. The difference in the etch pattern results from two different alloys of nickel which have separated from each other by the asteroid core cooling slowly over millions of years. Campo del Cielo meteorites fell 3000-5000 years ago in Chaco, Argentina. They are very difficult to cut because of many silicate and graphite inclusion s which break the cutting lathes. This valuable meteorite comes with a wooden stand for display. For domestic shipping, add $20.
Estimated Value $550 - 750.
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| Realized $748 |
