A great end-cut of Chelyabinsk IMB (Impact Melt Breccia). The material of this meteorite has been crystallized from a melt. This melt is the primary evidence of an enormous impact event that took place on the former asteroid which became the Chelyabinsk meteorite. The specimen comes with a certificate of authenticity. Shipping costs are 6 Euro within the EU and Switzerland, and 10 Euro worldwide. For multiple purchases we combine shipping.
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Name | Chelyabinsk IMB end cut 46.4 g | Meteorite type | Stony meteorite LL5 |
Fall date | Feb 15, 2013 | Total known weight | 100 kg |
Fall region | Chelyabinskaya oblast | Chemical composition | Olivine Fa27.9±0.35, orthopyroxene Fs22.8±0.8, Wo1.30±0.26, feldspar Ab86 |
Weathering grade | W0 | Shock stage | S4 |
Weight | 46.4 grams | Size | 44 mm x 30 mm x 20 mm |
Item number | 35 |