Lot 817
Three Different Pallasite Meteorites. Pallasites are one of the rarer types of iron-nickel meteorites that contain olivine crystals mixed in with the iron-nickel matrix. Pallasites are known as being gemstones from space because gem quality olivine is known as peridot. These three different Pallasites are from three different countries. 1. Brenham was found in Kiowa County, Kansas in 1882. This polished and etched section is 53 x 28mm weighing 16.9 grams with six or more translucent crystals. 2. Fukang from China has the largest olivine crystals found in any Pallasite and is 35 x 20mm weighing 22.5 grams with one giant 32mm x 12mm olivine crystal. 3. Brahin from Belorussia was found in 1810. This section is 36 x 40 mm weighing 20¼ grams polished and etched on both sides showing an irregular Widmanstatten pattern along with the yellow-green olivine crystals. Housed in a 8 x 6" Ryker mount. Estimated Value $300 - 425
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