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Sikhote-Alin Iron Meteorite Individual with Historical Institute Label – 151.90 g
Exceptional complete Sikhote-Alin iron meteorite individual weighing 151.90 g, preserving its natural atmospheric morphology and numerous well-developed regmaglypts formed during atmospheric entry. Unlike angular shrapnel fragments produced by the violent explosion of the meteoroid in 1947, this specimen represents a true oriented individual sculpted during flight through Earth’s atmosphere. The meteorite retains a deep mature patina acquired both during its terrestrial history and through decades of preservation within an institutional geological collection. Accompanied by its original historical collection label from the Geological Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Estonian SSR, this specimen combines strong aesthetic appeal, historic provenance, and classic Sikhote-Alin atmospheric features highly appreciated by advanced meteorite collectors.
Historic Sikhote-Alin Individual with Institutional Provenance
An authentic Sikhote-Alin individual accompanied by an original historical institutional collection label.
This iron meteorite individual weighs 151.90 grams and preserves its natural atmospheric morphology with numerous well-developed regmaglypts formed during atmospheric ablation.
The specimen originates from the famous Sikhote-Alin fall of February 12, 1947, one of the greatest witnessed meteorite falls in modern history.
Unlike angular shrapnel fragments produced during the atmospheric explosion, this specimen represents a true complete individual preserving its atmospheric flight-sculpted surface.
Old Geological Institute Label
The meteorite is accompanied by its old original collection label reading:
“ENSV TA Geoloogia Instituudi Meteoriitide Kogu”
This corresponds to the meteorite collection of the Geological Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Estonian SSR, a former Soviet scientific institution.
The label identifies the specimen as Sikhote-Alin and records its historical institutional inventory reference together with the specimen weight of 151.9 grams.
Old institutional provenance labels are increasingly appreciated among advanced meteorite collectors due to their historical importance and authenticity.
Atmospheric Sculpting and Surface Features
The meteorite displays classic Sikhote-Alin atmospheric features including:
- Well-developed regmaglypts
- Natural atmospheric sculpting
- Complete individual morphology
- Original untouched surface
- Historic dark brown collection patina
The surface remains entirely natural and unpolished, preserving both the original fall patina and the mature appearance developed during its long preservation within institutional collections.
Collector Interest
Sikhote-Alin individuals with documented old institutional provenance are significantly more desirable than ordinary market specimens.
This piece combines several highly sought-after characteristics:
- Historic witnessed fall
- Complete individual morphology
- Strong atmospheric sculpting
- Natural untouched surface
- Original institutional collection label
- Old historical provenance
An excellent historical Sikhote-Alin specimen combining scientific, historical, and collection interest.
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