Lot 357
Meteorite Brahin Pallasite Cube. Pallasites are indeed "Gemstones" from space as they are a rare type of iron-nickel meteorite that has beautiful olivine crystals interspersed in the iron-nickel matrix and when cut and polished yield unbelievable translucent crystals of yellow/green olivine.
The first Brahin Pallasite meteorite was discovered in 1810 by farmers in the Minsk, Belorussia region of Russia. In the 200 years since then only eleven meteorites have been found from this fall totaling about 1000kgs. This large 708 gram (over 1.5 pounds) 2.13x2.13 inch polished cube makes a striking display with its iron-nickel matrix and olivine crystals ineterspersed throughout. The olivine crystals are various colors from yellow to a dark brown in the cube. This is a good opportunity to acquire a large heavy paperweight cube or just an interesting study specimen. It is unusual to be able to purchase a heavy pallasite since most pallasite sell for $10-$50 per gram.
Add $20 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300.
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| Realized $940 |
