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

There are 3 pictures on file

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Seymchan meteorite slab, Seymchan, Magadan Oblast, Far-eastern Siberia, Russia - 8.5 x 3.1 x 0.3 cm - 197 gms

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Seymchan meteorite slab, Seymchan, Magadan Oblast, Far-eastern Siberia, Russia - 197 gms

M02429-03.jpg:

Seymchan meteorite slab, Seymchan, Magadan Oblast, Far-eastern Siberia, Russia - FOV: 13.9 x 20.8 mm - 197 gms