{"title":"Sikhote-Alin","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"244\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDiscover our collection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"108\"\u003eSikhote-Alin\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most celebrated iron meteorites in modern history and the result of the largest witnessed meteorite fall in recorded times.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eOn \u003cstrong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"269\"\u003e12 February 1947\u003c\/strong\u003e, a massive iron meteoroid entered Earth's atmosphere over the Sikhote-Alin Mountains in the Russian Far East. Thousands of eyewitnesses observed a brilliant fireball followed by powerful explosions as the meteorite fragmented, scattering thousands of iron masses across a vast strewn field. The event created more than one hundred impact craters and became one of the best-documented meteorite falls ever recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eOfficially classified as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"757\"\u003ecoarse octahedrite iron meteorite (IIAB)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sikhote-Alin provides scientists with valuable insights into the internal structure of differentiated asteroids and the effects of atmospheric entry on large iron meteorites. Its distinctive fusion crust, regmaglypts and naturally sculpted shrapnel fragments have made it one of the most recognisable meteorites available to collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eOur collection showcases Sikhote-Alin specimens selected for their provenance, recognised classification and scientific significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eAs our collection continues to grow, additional Sikhote-Alin specimens and preparations will be added.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14m44eq\" data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1678\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1379\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1394\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1437\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOfficial Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1453\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSikhote-Alin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1471\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMeteorite Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1489\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eIron Meteorite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1507\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eIIAB Coarse Octahedrite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1550\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFall or Find\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eFall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1574\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDate of Fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1594\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e12 February 1947\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1613\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCountry of Fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1623\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eRussia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1644\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOfficial Database\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1678\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin Database\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1mn6s4i\" data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eWhy Collect Sikhote-Alin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ma6w2m\" data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003eOfficially classified as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eIIAB Coarse Octahedrite\u003c\/strong\u003e iron meteorite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f7z6uh\" data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eOne of the largest witnessed meteorite falls in recorded history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tgumud\" data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eFell on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e12 February 1947\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Sikhote-Alin Mountains, Russia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4euyyx\" data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003eAvailable as complete individuals, shrapnel fragments and prepared specimens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v3kcho\" data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eEvery specimen is naturally unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"180yr76\" data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eAn exceptional addition to meteorite and planetary science collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hvay18\" data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eFeatured Specimens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eOur collection may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10rh1y3\" data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eComplete Individuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vyp5r8\" data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eShrapnel Fragments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12cvz1v\" data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003eCut Specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fvf0c0\" data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003eEtched Slices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bhujew\" data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003eCollector Display Specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003eAs our collection grows, additional Sikhote-Alin specimens and preparations will become available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1r8frcv\" data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"guwhih\" data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003eWhat is Sikhote-Alin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2601\"\u003eSikhote-Alin is an officially recognised \u003cstrong data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003eIIAB Coarse Octahedrite iron meteorite\u003c\/strong\u003e that fell in the Sikhote-Alin Mountains of eastern Russia on \u003cstrong data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003e12 February 1947\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uz31ja\" data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003eWhy is Sikhote-Alin famous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2846\"\u003eIt is renowned as one of the largest witnessed meteorite falls in recorded history. Thousands of people observed the fireball, and the fall produced an extensive strewn field containing numerous impact craters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1v2xn43\" data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2921\"\u003eWhat is the difference between Sikhote-Alin individuals and shrapnel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003eComplete individuals developed their shape while travelling through Earth's atmosphere and typically retain a well-formed fusion crust. Shrapnel fragments were produced when the meteorite fragmented explosively during atmospheric entry, resulting in irregular shapes with torn metallic surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1wbpv56\" data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3258\"\u003eIs Sikhote-Alin an iron meteorite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3377\"\u003eYes. Sikhote-Alin is officially classified as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3335\"\u003eIIAB Coarse Octahedrite\u003c\/strong\u003e, consisting primarily of iron and nickel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"puf444\" data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3423\"\u003eAre all Sikhote-Alin specimens the same?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3552\"\u003eNo. Every specimen differs naturally in size, shape, fusion crust, regmaglypts and surface texture, making each example unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jmb2nj\" data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3576\"\u003eRelated Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3608\"\u003eYou may also be interested in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3704\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"52cvwt\" data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3631\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/collections\/meteorite-specimens\" title=\"Meteorite Specimens\"\u003eMeteorite Specimens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11cpzod\" data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/collections\/iron-meteorites\" title=\"Iron Meteorites\"\u003eIron Meteorites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19k2uuz\" data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3670\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/collections\/meteorites-by-name\" title=\"Meteorites by Name\"\u003eMeteorites by Name\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2wtbjt\" data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3688\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/collections\/campo-del-cielo-meteorites\" title=\"Campo Del Cielo\"\u003eCampo del Cielo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12pv3af\" data-start=\"3689\" data-end=\"3704\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/collections\/muonionalusta-meteorites\" title=\"Muonionalusta\"\u003eMuonionalusta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sikhote-alin-meteorite-specimen","title":"Sikhote-Alin Meteorite Specimen","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"602\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDiscover an individually catalogued \u003cstrong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eSikhote-Alin Meteorite Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e, an officially classified \u003cstrong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eIIAB Coarse Octahedrite\u003c\/strong\u003e iron meteorite recovered from the famous 1947 fall in the Sikhote-Alin Mountains of eastern Russia.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eEach raw specimen displays its own natural combination of shape, surface texture, regmaglypts and weathering, ensuring every meteorite is unique. The exact numbered specimen shown in the photographs is the specimen you will receive. An exceptional addition to meteorite collections, geological displays and planetary science collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"jj33nq\" data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eChoosing Your Specimen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eEach Sikhote-Alin meteorite has been individually catalogued with a unique GeoFossils specimen number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1197\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1085\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecimen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1095\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1124\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1127\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e16.05g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1134\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e151\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e16.59g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1144\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e152\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1147\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e12.10g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1154\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e153\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1157\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e15.32g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1164\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e154\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1167\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e9.57g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1174\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e155\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1177\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e10.66g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1184\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e156\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1187\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e7.60g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1194\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e157\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1197\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e6.35g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eYou will receive the exact numbered specimen selected from the variant menu and shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"vr6efq\" data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eSpecimen Preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eThese specimens are supplied in their \u003cstrong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003enatural raw condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. No cutting, polishing, stabilisation or enhancement has been carried out, preserving their original exterior and natural surface characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"a28z65\" data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eWhy Choose This Specimen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"2209\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1587\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1598\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eBenefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1647\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eExact specimen supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1711\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eThe photographed specimen is the meteorite you will receive.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1736\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNatural raw condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1814\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePreserves the original exterior, regmaglypts and natural surface features.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1841\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eIndividually catalogued\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1904\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eEach specimen has its own GeoFossils identification number.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1931\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOfficial classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1990\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eRecognised as a IIAB Coarse Octahedrite iron meteorite.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2017\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHistoric witnessed fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2104\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eOriginates from one of the most famous witnessed meteorite falls in modern history.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2125\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCollector quality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2209\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAn outstanding addition to 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data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2307\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOfficial Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2323\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSikhote-Alin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2339\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003eMeteorite Specimen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2379\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003eIIAB Coarse Octahedrite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2424\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMeteorite 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