Plateau Putorana is a rare native iron from the Siberian region of Russia. It was first thought to be a meteorite because of it's plentiful amounts of free unoxidized iron. It has metal veins, blobs, and flecks, just like a mesosiderite meteorite. Lab analysis confirmed it was terrestrial, but it remains a sought-after locality by mineral and meteorite collectors. It is one of the world's finest examples of a "meteorwrong".
This specimen is only polished on one side and most of the metal is visible on the unpolished side. I am not sure why it was prepared this way. It is mostly silicate and is not the best example of this rare material, so I have priced it cheaper than the others I have offered previously. It weighs approx. 21 grams.
Refer to the photos. The black centimeter cube is shown for scale and is not included. You are purchasing the specimen shown. Your purchase will include an ID label.
