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 a polished slice that shows regions of iron on both sides, but it mostly concentrated on one side. It weighs approx. 58 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.
