Imilac Meteorite Slices from main mass

Imilac was found in 1822 in the Atacama Desert, Atacama, Chile. Numerous masses, large and small, have been removed over the years. The largest individual found weighed 450 pounds. I made a trip to the Imilac strewnfield in late April 2000 and can say first-hand that there is very little material left to be found. Systematic searching with ATV's using high-tech metal detecting has pretty much cleaned out the area. Imilac is classified as a Pallasite.

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19.7 gram translucent part slice. Etched on one side an polished on the opposite side. 43 mm x 42 mm x 2.5 mm thick. Measurements taken at widest point. $750-

25.5 gram translucent part slice. Etched on one side an polished on the opposite side. 42 mm x 40 mm x 3.2 mm thick. Measurements taken at widest point. $950-

26.8 gram translucent part slice. Etched on one side an polished on the opposite side. 54 mm x 41 mm x 3.1 mm thick. Measurements taken at widest point. $1000-

33.5 gram translucent part slice. Etched on one side an polished on the opposite side. 71 mm x 39 mm x 3.3 mm thick. Measurements taken at widest point. $1250-

56.3 gram translucent part slice. Etched on one side an polished on the opposite side. 65 mm x 62 mm x 3.2 mm thick. Measurements taken at widest point. $2000-

126 gram translucent full slice. Etched on one side, polished on opposite side. Third photo shows translucency with the sun. Fourth photo shows translucency with fluorescent backlighting. 155 mm x 98 mm x 2.2 mm thick. Measurements taken at widest point. SOLD

Photo of the main mass owned by the British Museum.

Click here for photos of my trip to the Imilac Strewnfield in 2000