Hello Meteorite Efficietados, For Sale:
Saratov, Russia Synonyms: Belaya Gora, Donguz, Saratow Fall: September 6, 1918 Coordinates: 52°33'N, 46°33'E Chondrite, type L4 Saratov is one of the most underrated falls, having landed on earth a little over a century ago. This fall occurred on September 6, 1918, at 15:00 hours UT. A brilliant fireball appeared over Ryazan, Russia. Seconds later many atmospheric detonations were heard throughout the surrounding countryside. Startled by a bright flash, peasants all over the northern area of Saratov Oblast looked up to what appeared to be a group of fireballs to the west in a shallow arc. The sighting was followed by what was described as “a powerful roar”, perceived by some as the Last Judgement. Several stones totaling 328 kg were recovered near Belaya Gora and Donguz. The 2492 gram and 360 gram specimens came from Wayne Walton collection, famous NASA researcher who worked with the lunar rocks from the Apollo 11 and 14 missions. Both of these specimens have hand painted collection numbers. The second 360 gram piece is from the collection of Allan Lang. This specimen is a beautifully fusion crusted thick slice. Numerous research articles have been done with Saratov centered around nobel gases, chondrule porosity, shock metamorphism, and several other features of this very interesting meteorite. Price for the large specimen is $2.50/gram and the two smaller specimens are $3.50/gram. Please contact me for pictures or if you have any questions. Thanks, Jason Phillips Rocks from Heaven Collection
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