A nice 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 meteorite comes with a certificate of authenticity.
After your purchase this specimen will continue to be displayed in the Meteorite Gallery of our museum unless you do not want us to display your meteorite online.Please allow 1 to 2 business days for shipment since we have to retrieve the items from our warehouse first. Shipment takes place from Germany via DHL or Hermes. Should you prefer one or the other carrier please let us know. Scale cube is 1cm (not included). In case you are not fully satisfied with the item we will refund 100% of the purchase price and the postage you have paid for your original order within 14 days of your receipt of the meteorite.
Name | Chelyabinsk IMB end cut 11.4 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 | 11.4 grams | Size | 35 mm x 26 mm x 12 mm |
Item number | 34 |