Lot 819
Polished and Etched Campo del Cielo Sphere. Etched iron-nickel meteorite spheres are highly sought after by both meteorite and mineral sphere collectors. This 908 gm Campo del Cielo sphere measures 7½" in circumference and looks like a strange planet with its light and dark patterns. The difference in the pattern results from two different alloys of nickel that separated as the asteroid core cooled slowly over millions of years. Campo del Cielo meteorites fell 3000 to 5000 years ago in Chaco, Argentina. They are very difficult to cut because of the many silicate and graphite inclusions that break the cutting lathes. This wonderful specimen comes with a small wooden display stand. Add $15 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $1,400 - 2,200.
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| Realized $1,150 |
