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Lot 14

Large Canyon Diablo Meteorite

7 December 2016, 10:00 PST
Los Angeles

US$20,000 - US$30,000

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Large Canyon Diablo Meteorite

Iron-nickel
Meteor Crater, Winslow, Arizona

From a private collection, this large Canyon Diablo specimen of just over 7 kilos, represents one of the more sought-after meteorites by collectors. Any sizable specimens are now difficult to find as the area around Meteor Crater near Winslow, Arizona has been closed for years. Most currently available Canyon Diablo meteorites are a mere 100-200 grams in weight. Meteor Crater, which measures nearly one mile in diameter, was created over 50,000 years ago when a meteor, measuring approximately fifty feet in diameter, exploded high over the Arizona desert. Characteristic of specimens from the fascinating site, the present specimen displays an attractive gunmetal color and a pleasing shape. Also seen are several large, distinctive regmaglypts (thumbprints), formed as the meteorite became molten in Earth's atmosphere. The present specimen has numerous regmaglypts, a deep scoop to the center and a flange to one side which resembles the beak of a bird. With all of these rugged characteristics, large size and excellent patina this is an excellent choice for the collector of aesthetic iron meteorites. Weighing approximately 7032 grams and measuring 8 3/4 x 8 x 5 3/4 in

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