For more information on ctahedrite iron meteorites, see previous item #777. Offered here is a 1.75x2-7/8x1" tall coarse iron octahedrite meteorite that weighs 198.7 grams. This meteorite fell in Sikhote-Alin, a mountain range in Primorsky and Khabarovsk Krais, Russia. This meteorite fell Feb. 12, 1947 as part of one of the largest meteor showers in recent history. The Sikhote-Alin meteorite exploded in the atmosphere as it fell, raining many tons of metal on an elliptical region about one mile in area. Craters were formed by the meteors, the largest being 85.3' in dia. This is a complete "natural" specimen, showing flow lines and its original weathered surface, which is covered in oxidation given the high iron content of this meteorite. Makes for an out-of-this-world display. From the Robert M. Overstreet Collection and comes with COA.