Fragment of the Famous Murchison Meteorite
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Fragment of the Famous Murchison Meteorite
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- Dimensions:Height: 1.15 in (2.9 cm)Diameter: 1.15 in (2.9 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:15th Century and Earlier
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1052216879751
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