RARE pallasite meteorite from Russia, BRAHIN

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This is a nice specimen of the Brahi Pallasite. This meteorite was found in Minsk, Belarus in 1810. Many masses were found, with a total known weight of over 2000 kilograms! Brahin is well known as a ruster, a meteorite which can be unstable and rust is not properly stored in a very dry environment. I DO NOT recommend this meteorite for a humid area like Florida for example. Brahin has very nice large crystals. I am simply putting this information in the auction for the buyer to be aware of some of the issues associated with this meteorite. This specimen weighs 322 grams and is a nice complete polished slice that measures 233 mm by 150 mm by 3 mm thick. This piece is quite nice, HOWEVER , it was in a drawer for the last 10 years and has rust on the surface. It needs to be re-polished ( a simple process but I have no time to do it for this auction). The buyer must handle this themselves. This should make for a very interesting auction and a great deal for someone! This specimen is valued at over $2000.00. I am starting it for one cent and will see w it ends up at! I am a meteorite dealer and fully gaurantee the authenticity of every meteorite and tektite specimen I sell. Be sure to see me in the March 1999 issue of the Smithsonian Magazine, I am featured in an article about meteorite hunters! I am also featured in Fortune Small read more

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