Lot 769
Brahin Pallasite Slice. Pallasites are stony-iron meteorites composed of an iron nickel matrix filled with crystals of olivine which is known as Peridot in its gem form. This is a 30.1 gram 2 ½ X 1 7/8 inch gem quality polished slice of the Brahin Pallasite which was found in the Gomel Region of Belorussia in 1810. This extraordinary slice has seven yellow-green translucent crystals of olivine. This rare pallasite comes in a 5 ½ X 4 ½ inch Riker mount. Estimated Value $300 - 500
Collection of Richard Kosta.
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| Realized $191 |
