[meteorite-list] SALE: BUR-ABOR, AN INCOMPARABLE METEORITE SPECIMEN – MAIN MASS

[Galactic Stone & Ironworks]

Darn. I just spent my last half-million on a new private jet. LOL.



On 5/18/21, Elizabeth Grose via Meteorite-list
<meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:
>
> NOW AVAILABLE AT AUCTION
> BUR-ABOR, AN INCOMPARABLE METEORITE SPECIMEN – MAIN MASS
> Iron, medium octahedrite IIIAB
> Northeastern Province, Kenya
> https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/27190/lot/11/
>
> A thrilling 600-pound main mass, the Bur-Abor meteorite main mass may
> arguably be classed at the top of all large iron meteorites to be offered at
> auction. Bur -Abor was found in Northeastern Kenya in a local family's
> garden, after it fell on Nov. 27, 1997. Considered an unwitnessed fall,
> Bur-Abor boasts numerous distinguished qualities.
>
> The present main mass is replete with regmaglypts and large scoops while
> also displaying the rarely seen feature of orientation. These distinctive
> features were caused by ablation as the meteorite coursed through Earth's
> atmosphere. One can see the surface area where elongated, parallel
> thumbprints indicate oriented flight, which melted grooves into the surface,
> mirroring each other in shape and size. Created by millions of years in the
> heavy metal core of an asteroid, it weighs a massive 274 kilograms and has
> never been cleaned or wire brushed; its appearance is exactly as it was the
> day it was found.
>
> After its discovery, a portion of Bur-Abor was taken to the Natural History
> Museum in London. The present offering is the main mass. Iron meteorites of
> this size and beauty are generally only seen in world renowned museums and a
> few university display collections. The magnificent piece is offered on a
> rotating custom steel stand. Weighing 274kg (602.8 lbs). Measuring 32 x 20 x
> 15 in
>
> View it online:  https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/27190/lot/11/
>
> For inquiries:  Tom.Lindgren at bonhams.com<mailto:Tom.Lindgren at bonhams.com>
>
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