Henbury Meteorite--Complete Slice
Iron III AB
Northern Territory, Australia
In the Northern Territory of Australia, 145 kilometers south west of Alice Springs, twelve craters were formed when the famous Henbury meteor blasted the earth's surface. This desirable slice has been acid etched to display Henbury's signature crystalline pattern composed of alternating bands of kamacite and taenite, two nickel-iron alloys. The specimen is a very aesthetic, fine Henbury. Weighing approximately 505.7 grams and measuring 9 1/2 x 5 in
Northern Territory, Australia
In the Northern Territory of Australia, 145 kilometers south west of Alice Springs, twelve craters were formed when the famous Henbury meteor blasted the earth's surface. This desirable slice has been acid etched to display Henbury's signature crystalline pattern composed of alternating bands of kamacite and taenite, two nickel-iron alloys. The specimen is a very aesthetic, fine Henbury. Weighing approximately 505.7 grams and measuring 9 1/2 x 5 in
Estimate:
US$ 2,000 - 3,000
£1,300 - 2,000
€1,500 - 2,300
£1,300 - 2,000
€1,500 - 2,300
Category: Natural History
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