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Extraterrestrial Iron Meteorite Sphere
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- Dimensions:Height: 2.51 in (6.38 cm)Diameter: 2.51 in (6.38 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 4.5 Billion Years Old
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 430631stDibs: LU1052234467042
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