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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.

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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
Chelyabinsk IMB end cut 11.4 g
Chelyabinsk IMB end cut 11.4 g
Chelyabinsk IMB end cut 11.4 g
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