Exceptional 214 g Sikhote Alin iron meteorite displaying deep regmaglypts and a spectacular natural octahedral form. Its sharp triangular structures and sculptural geometry visually reveal the characteristic morphology of octahedrite iron meteorites. A highly aesthetic and authentic specimen from the famous 1947 Sikhote Alin fall in Russia.
This 214 g Sikhote Alin meteorite is an outstanding sculptural iron individual whose natural geometry remarkably illustrates the octahedral structure characteristic of octahedrite meteorites. The specimen displays multiple sharp triangular forms and intersecting ridges, giving the piece an almost architectural appearance.
The entire surface is covered with deep regmaglypts formed during atmospheric ablation, producing dramatic relief and exceptional visual depth.
Octahedrites are iron meteorites composed mainly of iron and nickel whose internal crystalline structure forms octahedral patterns. In rare cases such as this specimen, the external morphology itself naturally reflects this octahedral geometry through pyramidal and triangular forms visible directly on the meteorite’s surface.
This Sikhote Alin individual presents superposed triangular structures and sharp ridges that strongly evoke the geometry of a natural octahedron, making the connection between crystallography and morphology immediately visible.
The meteorite is entirely sculpted by deep regmaglypts created during its violent passage through Earth’s atmosphere. These thumbprint-like cavities and flowing ridges testify to intense melting and ablation processes affecting the metallic mass during atmospheric entry.
The combination of smooth melted surfaces, sharp crests, and deep cavities creates an exceptional interplay of light and shadow, enhancing the specimen’s dramatic appearance from every angle.
Sikhote Alin is one of the most famous meteorite falls in history. On February 12, 1947, a massive iron meteorite entered Earth’s atmosphere above the Sikhote Alin Mountains in eastern Russia, producing a spectacular fireball witnessed over a vast area.
Thousands of iron fragments were scattered across the impact zone. Complete sculptural individuals with strong regmaglypted surfaces remain among the most sought-after iron meteorites for collectors worldwide.
This 214 g specimen stands out for the unusual clarity of its natural octahedral geometry combined with exceptionally deep regmaglypts. Such aesthetic individuals are highly prized by advanced meteorite collectors, museums, and interior display enthusiasts seeking sculptural natural objects with genuine scientific significance.
Octahedrites are iron meteorites composed mainly of iron and nickel, characterized by an internal crystalline structure forming octahedral patterns.
Regmaglypts are natural cavities formed during atmospheric entry as molten material is removed from the meteorite’s surface by intense aerodynamic heating.
This specimen combines unusually deep regmaglypts with a very clear natural octahedral morphology composed of sharp triangular structures and ridges.
The Sikhote Alin fall occurred on February 12, 1947, in eastern Russia and remains one of the most famous iron meteorite falls ever witnessed.
