Seymchan meteorite Pallasitic - Height: 154 mm - Width: 113 mm - 200 g - (1)

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Francesco Moser
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Over 20 years collecting meteorites; former museum curator and experienced restorer.

Estimate  € 2,400 - € 2,700
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Description from the seller

Magnificent Seymchan pallasite meteorite slice, a specimen of remarkable quality stemming from the famous 1967 discovery in Magadan, Russia.

Pallasites are among the rarest and most spectacular meteorites in the world, formed by a fascinating blend of translucent olivine crystals set in a polished iron-nickel matrix.

Specimen features:
Name: Seymchan
Type: Pallasite
Discovery date: 1967
Locality: Magadan, Russia
Mass: 200 grams
Collection number: N°Col: 25-4
Appearance: Olivine crystals with bright, shimmering hues, beautifully showcased by translucence and the metallic matrix.

Presentation:
The meteorite is sold with its custom-made metal stand as well as its official collection plaque (as shown in the photos), guaranteeing a museum-quality, elegant and stable display.
Photographs are an integral part of the description to appreciate the structure and the unique brilliance of this exceptional piece (notably the play of light that reveals the transparency of the crystals).

Magnificent Seymchan pallasite meteorite slice, a specimen of remarkable quality stemming from the famous 1967 discovery in Magadan, Russia.

Pallasites are among the rarest and most spectacular meteorites in the world, formed by a fascinating blend of translucent olivine crystals set in a polished iron-nickel matrix.

Specimen features:
Name: Seymchan
Type: Pallasite
Discovery date: 1967
Locality: Magadan, Russia
Mass: 200 grams
Collection number: N°Col: 25-4
Appearance: Olivine crystals with bright, shimmering hues, beautifully showcased by translucence and the metallic matrix.

Presentation:
The meteorite is sold with its custom-made metal stand as well as its official collection plaque (as shown in the photos), guaranteeing a museum-quality, elegant and stable display.
Photographs are an integral part of the description to appreciate the structure and the unique brilliance of this exceptional piece (notably the play of light that reveals the transparency of the crystals).

Details

Number of objects
1
Name of meteorite
Seymchan meteorite
Type of meteorite
Pallasitic
Weight
200 g
Origin (region/city)
Magadan
Country of origin
Russia
Height
154 mm
Width
113 mm
Depth
3 mm
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