Lot 945
Large Stony Meteorite. Most stony meteorites are small because the larger stony meteorites usually break apart or explode high in earth's atmosphere before they contact the earth. This large 6X5X4 inch 3,382 gram (7.5 pound) complete stony is one of the exceptions. It is designated as an unclassified NWA meteorite meaning that it was found by Berbers in the Sahara desert of Morocco and has not been sent into the meteorite institute for classification. This meteorite is completely original just as found in the Sahara desert and has a wind and sand blown surface with just traces of the original fusion crust. A 2.25X2.25 inch window has been cut on one end to reveal the interior of this large stony meteorite. The dark brown matrix is filled with various sized chondrules and flecks of iron-nickel metal.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,100.
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| Realized $528 |
