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Lunar meteorite segment found in Mali features at Christie’s Auction Preview, Shanghai

Lunar meteorite segment found in Mali features at Christie’s Auction Preview, Shanghai

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Published on 2024-11-06 14:27:38

Weighing in at just over two kilograms, a lunar meteorite at Christie’s auction Shanghai preview is the world’s second largest.

It was found in Mali, West Africa, 5 years ago, before being cut into several pieces by scientists.

Consisting of rock fragments and glass shards from the moon, it’s a rarity, according to Lin Ziyun, an expert in Classical Art at Christie’s.

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