Iron Meteorite Nantan (China, 1516) Slice. Widmanstätten Pattern. - 290 g
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Iron METEORITE NANTAN (China, 1516) is a slice meteorite with a Widmanstätten pattern from Nantán, Guangxi, China.
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The fall of the Nantan meteorite was observed in 1516, although the pieces we can see today were recovered starting in 1958, when they wanted to melt them to use in the growing industrialization of the Asian country.
The meteorite exploded during its passage through the atmosphere, and the fragments were scattered across a field 28 kilometers long and 8 kilometers wide near the city of Nantan, Guangxi (China).
The Nantan meteorite is classified as IAB-MG in 2006. Most of the fragments show strong signs of weathering, due to the long time taken to recover them. The meteoric iron has a nickel concentration of 6.96%.
We are auctioning a magnificent specimen of this meteorite, essential for any collection, with size and quality suitable for a good collection, featuring spectacularly visible Widmanstätten lines that are very well defined.
A fantastic specimen, and one of the few that will go on sale. Don't miss this opportunity!
We are members of the leading international associations related to meteorites, so we guarantee the authenticity of all our meteorites and jewelry made from this material for life. Buy with confidence.
IMCA members with number #7412 (International Meteorite Collectors Association)
Members of GMA with number #G0095 (Global Meteorite Association)
Members of The Meteoritical Society with membership number #6667
Greetings and our best wishes.
Crater Meteorites
The fall of the Nantan meteorite was observed in 1516, although the pieces we can see today were recovered starting in 1958, when they wanted to melt them to use in the growing industrialization of the Asian country.
The meteorite exploded during its passage through the atmosphere, and the fragments were scattered across a field 28 kilometers long and 8 kilometers wide near the city of Nantan, Guangxi (China).
The Nantan meteorite is classified as IAB-MG in 2006. Most of the fragments show strong signs of weathering, due to the long time taken to recover them. The meteoric iron has a nickel concentration of 6.96%.
We are auctioning a magnificent specimen of this meteorite, essential for any collection, with size and quality suitable for a good collection, featuring spectacularly visible Widmanstätten lines that are very well defined.
A fantastic specimen, and one of the few that will go on sale. Don't miss this opportunity!
We are members of the leading international associations related to meteorites, so we guarantee the authenticity of all our meteorites and jewelry made from this material for life. Buy with confidence.
IMCA members with number #7412 (International Meteorite Collectors Association)
Members of GMA with number #G0095 (Global Meteorite Association)
Members of The Meteoritical Society with membership number #6667
Greetings and our best wishes.
Crater Meteorites
Details
Name of meteorite
Iron Meteorite Nantan (China, 1516)
Type of meteorite
Slice. Widmanstätten Pattern.
Weight
290 g
Origin (Region/ City)
NANTAN
Country of Origin
China
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