Lot 645
Meteorite From Meteor Crater, This esthetic 4 x 2 x 1 inch over 1 pounds (475grams) Canyon Diablo iron-nickel meteorite is a palm sized specimen of one of the most sought after iron meteorites by collectors. Most currently available Canyon Diablo meteorites are just a few grams in weight. Any sizeable specimens are hard to come by as the area around Meteor Crater near Winslow, Arizona has been closed for years. The nearly one mile in diameter crater was created over 50,000 years ago when a 50 foot in diameter meteor exploded high over the Arizona desert. This excellent quality meteorite possesses all of the qualities desired in a Canyon Diablo meteorite, excellent shape looking somewhat like a small early human hand axe with a sharp point and sharp edges attesting to the explosive force that broke up the huge meteorite, gunmetal color and several shallow distinctive regmaglypts (thumbprints) of varying sizes. Since no specimens are available from the source at Meteor Crater, the only way to acquire a specimen is when specimens are made available from collections. Comes on a 4 inch illusion stand for display.
Add $15 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $400 - 600
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| Realized $832 |
