Maslyanino Meteorite

Meteoritical Bulletin Entry for offical classification of Maslyanino:

Novosibirsk Region, Russia

Found May 25, 1992

Iron (Fine octahedrite with silicate inclusions, IAB)

A mass of 26 kg was found by agronomist V. G. Okel' in a wheat field near Maslyanino village. Classification, information, type sample (1.4 kg): Marina A. Ivanova, Committee on Meteorites, Russian Academy of Sciences, Ul. M. Ulyanovoi 3, korp. 1, Moscow 117313, Russia. Analysis: 12.43% Ni; 70 ppm Ge; 1.0 ppm Ir; 29 ppm Ga; L. D. Barsukova and G. M. Kolesov, Vernadsky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry, RAS, Moscow. The main mass is at the Geological Museum of the Geological and Geophysical Institute of the Siberian Branch RAS, Universitesky Avenue 3, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia.

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9.3 grams measuring 24 mm by 24 mm by 3 mm thick. Etched on one side and polished on the opposite side. Comes in display box, as shown. ID card and Statement of authenticity included - $120-

13.6 grams measuring 35 mm by 25 mm by 3 mm thick. Etched on one side and polished on the opposite side. Comes in display box, as shown. ID card and Statement of authenticity included - SOLD

18.7 grams measuring 62.8 mm by 29.4 mm by 2.8 mm thick. Etched on one side and polished on the opposite side. The entire top edge represents the outside of the meteorite. - SOLD

252 grams measuring 195 mm by 112 mm by 2.9 mm thick. Etched on one side, (first and third photos), and polished on the opposite side, (second photo, taken out doors because of glare of indoor lights). - $3600-

259 grams measuring 185 mm by 120 mm by 2.9 mm thick. Etched on one side, (first and third photos), and polished on the opposite side, (second photo, taken out doors because of glare of indoor lights). - SOLD

264 grams measuring 198 mm by 115 mm by 2.9 mm thick. Etched on one side, and polished on the opposite side . - $3900-