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.

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Seymchan meteorite, a pallasite from Magadan, Russia, weighing 200 g.

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Description from the seller

Magnificent slice of Seymchan pallasite meteorite, a specimen of remarkable quality arising from the famous discovery of 1967 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.

Characteristics of the piece :
Nom : Seymchan
Type : Pallasite
Date of discovery : 1967
Locality : Magadan, Russia
Mass : 200 grams
Collection number : N°Col : 25-4
Appearance : Olivine crystals with bright, iridescent tones, beautifully showcased by translucence and the metallic structure.

Presentation :
The meteorite is sold with its custom-made metal stand as well as its official collection descriptive plaque (as shown in the photos), guaranteeing a museum-like, 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 slice of Seymchan pallasite meteorite, a specimen of remarkable quality arising from the famous discovery of 1967 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.

Characteristics of the piece :
Nom : Seymchan
Type : Pallasite
Date of discovery : 1967
Locality : Magadan, Russia
Mass : 200 grams
Collection number : N°Col : 25-4
Appearance : Olivine crystals with bright, iridescent tones, beautifully showcased by translucence and the metallic structure.

Presentation :
The meteorite is sold with its custom-made metal stand as well as its official collection descriptive plaque (as shown in the photos), guaranteeing a museum-like, 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
Sold by
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