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Meteorite with Diamond inclusion from (Possibly from the Rosario meteorite found in 1896.), Honduras

 
Meteorite with Diamond inclusion from (Possibly from the Rosario meteorite found in 1896.), Honduras

Meteorite with Diamond inclusion from (Possibly from the Rosario meteorite found in 1896.), Honduras

DESCRIPTION:No. 20928
Mineral:Meteorite with Diamond inclusion
Locality:(Possibly from the Rosario meteorite found in 1896.), Honduras
Description:Slice of a metallic meteorite showing rounded inclusions of troilite and a possible diamond inclusion. I cannot test the hardness of the inclusions, but it has a glassy face. Since it originated in the D'Ascenzo collection, I assume it is authentic. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970); Ex. D'Ascenzo collection
Overall Size:10x5x.8 cm
Crystals:2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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