27.8 g Seymchan meteorite slice with full Widmanstätten pattern, etched to perfection, Russia

Rarity and Value
This 27.8-gram Seymchan slice offers a breathtaking view into the structure of our solar system’s earliest materials. Its pronounced Widmanstätten pattern, revealed through meticulous etching, makes it not only a collector’s gem but a scientific artifact of high interest. The sizeable surface area (6.5 x 3.0 mm) allows for optimal appreciation of the interlocking nickel-iron crystals, formed over billions of years of cooling within an asteroid’s core.

Discovery
Recovered from the famed Seymchan meteorite fall in Russia, this specimen was originally part of a larger parent body dating back over 4.5 billion years. The unique dual composition of Seymchan—containing both metallic and stony phases – adds to its rarity, as few meteorites exhibit such diversity. This slice hails from the metallic portion, representing the ancient iron heart of a shattered protoplanet.

Human Touch
Each line etched into its surface is the result of both cosmic time and human precision. Polished and cut to museum standards, this specimen bridges geology and astronomy. To hold it is to hold a remnant of Earth’s formation story, preserved with scientific care and artistic respect.