Sericho meteorite Pallasitic - 4.73 g - (1)
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Meteorito Sericho is a pallasitic meteorite (metal-rich) from the Sericho region in Kenya, weighing 4.73 g and mounted on a silver metal branch and suspended on a modern 925 sterling silver chain.
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Fragment of the Sericho meteorite. It is a pallasite meteorite, metal-rich. It is mounted on a branch of silver-colored metal and linked to a modern 925 sterling silver cord-style chain.
Its official discovery was in 2016, in the Sericho region, Kenya. Although local herders had known of its existence long before.
This type of meteorite is considered the most beautiful in space due to its composition.
They are composed of a metallic iron–nickel matrix, whose main minerals are kamacite-taenite. It contains inlays of olivine crystals in varying tones, ranging from green to orange. Often these crystals are so perfect that they have gemstone quality.
It is believed they originated in the interiors of large asteroids or protoplanets after suffering a catastrophic destruction in the solar system.
On the collector market they are highly prized for their beauty and rarity.
Customs duties outside the EU will be borne by the auction winner.
Fragment of the Sericho meteorite. It is a pallasite meteorite, metal-rich. It is mounted on a branch of silver-colored metal and linked to a modern 925 sterling silver cord-style chain.
Its official discovery was in 2016, in the Sericho region, Kenya. Although local herders had known of its existence long before.
This type of meteorite is considered the most beautiful in space due to its composition.
They are composed of a metallic iron–nickel matrix, whose main minerals are kamacite-taenite. It contains inlays of olivine crystals in varying tones, ranging from green to orange. Often these crystals are so perfect that they have gemstone quality.
It is believed they originated in the interiors of large asteroids or protoplanets after suffering a catastrophic destruction in the solar system.
On the collector market they are highly prized for their beauty and rarity.
Customs duties outside the EU will be borne by the auction winner.
Details
Number of objects
1
Name of meteorite
Sericho meteorite
Type of meteorite
Pallasitic
Supplement
Metal
Weight
4.73 g
Country of origin
Kenya
