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0.45Grams Chelyabinsk meteorite Russia 2013 LL5 Chondrite, classified W0 S4

SKU
MEI 215
Dimensions (mm)
7.000 x 7.000 x 4.000mm
Weight (cts)
1.000
Treatment
No Treatment
Type
Specimen
Colours

Complete meteorite fragment

in membrane box.

Approximate weight; 0.45 grams

The Chelyabinsk meteor was a superbolide that entered Earth's atmosphere over the southern Ural region in Russia on 15 February 2013 at about 09:20 YEKT. Wikipedia

Location: Chelyabinsk

Injuries (nonfatal): 1,613

Date: 15 February 2013

Also known as: Chelyabinsk meteorite

Cause: Meteor air burst

Coordinates: 55°09′00′′N 61°24′36′′E / 55.150°N 61.410°E

Property damage: Over 7,200 buildings damaged, collapsed factory roof, shattered windows, $33 million (2013 USD) lost

On February 15, 2013, an unexpected meteor entered the Earth's atmosphere, producing an event that would soon be crowned Historic. More than 1000 kilos of rocks were recovered in the following months, from what became the most famous Meteorite in History.

It was an ordinary LL5 Chondrite, classified as W0 S4.

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    Quick shipping with FedEx to the US. The artifact is exactly as described. So cool to own a bit of history like this!

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    Quick shipping with FedEx to the US. It was well packaged. The one I received did have a small crack and chip in the lip, but stuff like that is expected with a natural material like this. I'm happy with my purchase.

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Listing Type : Standard
Product ID : 2273984
Starts : 28th October 2024 06:30 pm PDT
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