Saratov. Fragment from Main Mass
Saratov. Fragment from Main Mass
| Weight | 2554 grams |
|---|---|
| Observed fall | Russia, 6 September 1918 |
$17.000
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Description
The Saratov meteorite fell on September 6, 1918, at 15:00 hours UT after a brilliant fireball appeared over Ryazan, Russia. Seconds later many atmospheric detonations were heard throughout the surrounding countryside. Several stones totaling 328 kg were recovered near Belaya Gora and Donguz, northern Saratov Oblast.
This non-recrystallised chondrite L4 is characterised by friable unconsolidated matrix and a fragile matrix-chondrule bond. The matrix is concrete-grey matrix and contains a wide variety of chondrule types that separate easily. Chondrules display barred, porphyritic, and radiating textures. The principal costituent minerals are pyroxene.
This is one of the very few pieces of Saratov (all dug up from one impact hole) that not only retains some fusion crust but also, clearly has soil stains from the impact. This is one of the largest fragments in private hands in the world.
Certificate of authenticity included. IMCA 5591.
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