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LOT 0406
Natural History - Spectacular Imilac Pallasite Meteorite
DISCOVERED IN 2010 A.D.
1 in. (10.4 grams, 23 mm).
Meteorite classified as a stony-iron pallasite, in collector's lidded box with documentation.
Provenance
Found in Chile's Atacama desert while filming an episode of the TV series Meteorite Men, the find was caught on camera and is shown in the Meteorite Men 'Chile' episode, at about the 14th minute.
Acquired from Steve Arnold, co-star of 'Meteorite Men'.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.
Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity card from Steve Arnold, a copy of the sales listing, and an aluminium identification plaque.
Footnotes
Imilac specimens are highly prized by meteorite collectors; the finding of this specimen was caught on camera and formed part of an episode of the TV show 'Meteorite Men'.
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LOT 0406
Natural History - Spectacular Imilac Pallasite Meteorite
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
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