Kullu Valley

Clarke (Smithsonian Institution

Ancient Romans associated the emerald with Venus

8 Kg (4 lbs)

Weight:  71

Shişr 010 Meteorite | 5.5 Grams | End Cut | L5 Chondrite | Rare | Shişr Desert, Oman | SO24 Amphibole Kullu ValleyThis is a superb looking Shisr or Shi 010 meteorite weighing 5. 5 grams. Its dimensions are 35x17x12 mm. This L5 classified meteorite was part of the 16 stones found in the Shir Desert of Oman by Russian meteorite hunters in 2001 with a total mass of 17. 6 Kg. The shock stage of 3 and weathering grade of 3 is recorded for these pieces. This meteorite is likely paired with Shir 008, an L5 that weighed 244 grams. This piece shows a nice polished face