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Brenham   contributed by Twink Monrad, IMCA 9454   MetBul Link

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170.5 gram full slice.   Pallasite, PMG-an

TKW 4.3 tons. Fall not observed. Found 1882, Kansas, USA.



 


Twink writes:
A gift from my husband purchased from Aerolite Meteorites.
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Found at the arrow (green or red) on the map below

 


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Graham Macleod
 4/23/2016 9:08:03 PM
Hi Twink, This is a nicely etched Brenham of a good size! A nice Gift that will display in your excellent collection. Cheers
Graham
 4/23/2016 5:41:10 AM
Nice slice Twink.
MexicoDoug
 4/23/2016 2:01:31 AM
In the 1880's one of the earliest large specimens found was actually called the "moon meteorite" by farmers. They weren't very excited about it for a time after acquiring the land from cowboy ranchers. It was a 212 kg mass! Thanks for sharing.
 

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