Specimen #2429
Name: Seymchan meteorite slab (1967) 42 grams
Type: Meteorite
Locality: Seymchan, Magadan Oblast, Far-eastern Siberia, Russia
Favorite? N
Fluorescent? N
Size: 8.5 x 3.1 x 0.3 cm
Weight: 42
Acquired: 2012-04-19
Source: Arkenstone Auction
Label: N
Comment: An outstanding small cabinet meteorite slab with a striking swirl-like metallic pattern. The Seymchan meteorite was discovered in 1967 in Siberia. It is classified as a coarse octahedrite stony-iron pallasite. The patterns are mesmerizing and robust! As well, these are remarkably stable. This particular specimen has no olivine or other impurities and is pure metal. 42 grams.
Minerals: Iron (Fe) Nickel (Ni) Octahedrite
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