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Sikhote-Alin Iron Meteorite, Type IIAB from Sikhote-Alin Mountains, Primorskiy and Khabarovsk Krais, Russia

 
Sikhote-Alin Iron Meteorite, Type IIAB from Sikhote-Alin Mountains, Primorskiy and Khabarovsk Krais, Russia

Sikhote-Alin Iron Meteorite, Type IIAB from Sikhote-Alin Mountains, Primorskiy and Khabarovsk Krais, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 62209
Mineral:Sikhote-Alin Iron Meteorite, Type IIAB
Locality:Sikhote-Alin Mountains, Primorskiy and Khabarovsk Krais, Russia
Description:Rounded brown-metallic meteorite with brown iron-oxide in the crevices caused by weathering. Sikhote-Alin meteorites are classified as an iron meteorite with coarse octahedrite structure. Fall witnessed on 12 February 1947. Weight: 43.0 grams
Overall Size:42x28x18 mm
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