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| Chinga Meteorite Type: Iron, Ungrouped Structural Classification: Ataxite Location: Tanna Tuva, Tunvinskaya, Russia Found: 1913 Total Known Weight: ~254 kg |
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| Chinga
is an Ataxite that is typically polished, not etched, due to it's
lack of a Widmanstatten pattern. When etched, though, it displays
beautiful flowing "bands" throughout the specimen. Very unique and interesting! These are known as Shillerin Bands. | ||
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| 142.0 grams $495 |
138.2 grams $495 |
119.2 grams $420 |
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| 102.4 grams $350 | 73.8 grams $295 | 237.3 gram End Cut $725 |