A museum quality, of significant size, Nickel-Iron Meteorite with good, melted s…

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A museum quality, of significant size, Nickel-Iron Meteorite with good, melted surface all-round and patina as expected. Classification: Hexahedrite, Iron type IIAB. Location: Agoudal Area, Meknes – Tafilalet, High Atlas, Morocco. This meteorite, often called IMILCHIL Meteorite, was first found in 2000 by two locals. Dimensions: 54 x 44 x 32 cm, weight: 122 g, Provenance: Originally purchased by the vendor in 2006 and still in the same wooden Moroccan box, with intricate marquetry. Rare and highly collectable!

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A museum quality, of significant size, Nickel-Iron Meteorite

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