"CM" Page 227, "ARN’s" Page 190.
Type: Stone. Olivine-bronzite chondrite. (H4). Found: 1967, Spring.
Subsequent to the original find of an 8.8 kg individual in 1967, at least two other large complete stones have been recovered. This very attractive specimen was recovered in 1972, and was obtained from a Russian museum in May 1999. As shown in the accompanying photograph, the fusion crust of this H4 stone is a rich reddish-brown, to dark brown color. The front and all four sides of the specimen have many mini-regmaglypts and shallow depressions, with about 90% of the fusion crust intact. The back of the specimen has about 60% of the fusion crust intact. The fusion crust is very fresh, and the specimen is excellent for display in its natural condition, as collected, with no saw cuts. Analysis: 25.48% total iron.
Size: 6 1/2" wide X 4 1/4" tall X 3 7/8" thick at the base.
Weight: 3,300.00 grams (3.3 kg). 7.37 pounds.
Price / gram: $l.80
Specimen price: $5,940. SOLD
"CM" Page 80, "ARN’S" Page 41.
Type: Stony-Iron. Pallasite (PAL). Found: 1810.
According to the "Catalogue of Meteorites", "two masses of about 80 kg and 20 kg, respectively, were found in 1810 and 1819". A third specimen was located in 1911, and several other examples of this attractive pallasite are reported to have been recovered, with the latest find having been made in 1979. This very attractive specimen was obtained from a Russian museum in May 1999. It is a very thick quarter section of a full slice with the front and back, and two edges showing saw cut surfaces. The front of the specimen has a fairly good polish, and the other cut surfaces are slightly rough. For preservation of the fresh metal, all cut surfaces have been coated with Krylon. The top and one side, as shown, are in natural condition as collected. It is not known how long ago this specimen was collected, or when the Brahin pallasite originally fell, but the olivine and metal are both in very fresh, unweathered condition. The Olivine ranges in color from yellow-golden, to dark greenish-brown.
Size: 4 3/8" wide X 2 5/8" tall X 1 7/8" thick.
Weight: l,172.0 grams (1.172 kg). 2.62 pounds.
Price / gram: $3.00
Specimen price: $3,516. SOLD