Lot 747
Fine Gebel Kamil Ataxite Iron-Nickle Meteorite, Egypt. The Gebel Kamil Ataxite with 19.8% nickel content was found February 2009 in the East Uweinat Desert of Egypt. A total of about 1600 Kg of meteorites were found consisting of hundreds of pieces of shrapnel type meteorites illustrating the tremendous destructive explosion of impact. The unique surface of this meteorite has an interesting lovely brown textured surface somewhat reminiscent of dinosaur skin. This 1½ pound specimen is 3 x 3 x 1¼ " and has one side with complete dark brown fusion crust with the back side of the meteorite showing some weathering from exposure to the wind and sand. Almost all of this rare meteorite has been found either in or near by the 45 meter Kamil impact crater. Estimate Value $800 - UP
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