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LOT 2789
Aridal 010 (ABRA) Primative Achondrite Brachinite Meteorite Slice
2 3/8 in. (10.29 grams, 61 mm).
A cut irregular slice displaying dark brownish colour. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Boujdour, Western Sahara, South Morocco, North Africa, 24 April 2013.
Ex S.V. Meteorites.
Ex USA market.
From the private collection of a Leicestershire, UK, gentleman.
Accompanied by a Sergey Vasiliev dealer card and a Swiss membrane box.
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LOT 2789
Aridal 010 (ABRA) Primative Achondrite Brachinite Meteorite Slice
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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